The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

By: Stephen R. Covey

Narrated by: Stephen R. Covey

Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

New York Times best seller - over 40 million copies sold

The number one Most Influential Business Book of the 20th century

One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated listeners for nearly three decades. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators and parents - millions of people of all ages and occupations. Now, this 30th anniversary edition of the timeless classic commemorates the wisdom of the 7 Habits with modern additions from Sean Covey. The 7 Habits have become famous and are integrated into everyday thinking by millions and millions of people. Why? Because they work!

With Sean Covey’s added takeaways on how the habits can be used in our modern age, the wisdom of the 7 Habits will be refreshed for a new generation of leaders. They include:

Habit 1: Be Proactive

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

Habit 3: Put First Things First

Habit 4: Think Win/Win

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

Habit 6: Synergize

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

This beloved classic presents a principle-centered approach for solving both personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and practical anecdotes, Stephen R. Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity - principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates.

Download the accompanying reference guide.

©2002 Franklin Covey Co.

Critic reviews

"When Stephen Covey talks, executives listen." (Dun's Business Month)

Audio Book is a brilliant Idea

I read the book first, and I found that listening to the audio book at the gym , in the car etc reinforces the principles and understanding of Stevens teachings,highly recommended if you want to live live to your full potential.

Enjoy :-)

MAKE THIS BOOK A HABIT

Steven Covey's monumental book has and still is an inspiration to me and my family

A good overviiew

This program is a very good, thorough overview of the habits. It serves as an excellent refresher once you've listened to the unabridged edition. As I mentioned in my review for the unabridged version, this information requires you to do some real work if you really want to make positive changes in your life. This program is a great addition to your library and you can pop on at anytime for refreshers on the material presented by Mr. Covey. Also, the live telling of the story, "Green and Clean" is excellent!

A timeless classic of the fundamentals’

Hearing the author and knowing that he’s no longer with us makes this experience that much more special. These are fundamental truths and principles that cannot be changed regardless of our times changing !

I've read the book, use this as a refresher!

I've read the book a few years ago and intended to get this audiobook as a refresher, or should I say, to sharpen my saw. I find it interesting how I've missed out on some of the important points in the book. The print version carries plenty of life learning experiences, both from his own and from others. This audiobook carries with it a good concised lot of those experiences.

The piano musical pieces that fill gaps (that allow listeners to write things down) are a little annoying. Imagine listening through that while driving, even if it's 10 seconds. But, that's just me.

Other than that, I find this a pretty darn good abridged version, that is highly suitable to anyone who wish to renew their efforts to become more effective. As for the first-timers of The 7 Habits, I'd say, try the un-abridged version. You can't be efficient and effective at the same time. Read the book, or listen to the unabridged version, and you'll know what I mean.

Manditory Reading for Self Improvement

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

These are principle to live by. This is one book that needs repetitive listening and study to master these time honored principle to digest into your character.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

It was awosome. I learned a lot from this CD.
I could clealy understood what is differences between Management and leader so on. I am Japanese and an Engineer.

Should have this year's ago!

Loved it. It will definitely change my personal and professional life. Why did I wait so long?

Very inspiring!

Read it twice if you can, it gets even deeper.
Nothing new but worth to listen over.

My new life commitment

This program is so amazing. I see this material as my new lifelong study no because I now see differently or as Stephen would say “my paradigm has shifted” I love this idea of paradigm shifts because it literally give you the opportunity to look at the world differently and feeling something different. My only draw back is the music in between headers. Over all I would recommend this book to EVERYONE. From extremely wealthy people to not so wealthy people. This book teaches you how to use your mind as useful tool.
“I will use my mind Guide it intelligently so that my mind is not using me”