The 8th Habit

From Effectiveness to Greatness

By: Stephen R. Covey

Narrated by: Stephen R. Covey

Length: 14 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

In the more than 15 years since its publication, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has become an international phenomenon. Tens of millions of people in business, government, schools, and families have dramatically improved their lives and organizations by applying the principles of Stephen R. Covey's classic book.

The world, though, is a vastly changed place. The challenges we all face in our relationships, families, professional lives, and communities are of an entirely new order of magnitude.

Being effective as individuals and organizations is no longer merely an option. But in order to thrive, innovate, excel, and lead in what Covey calls the new Knowledge Worker Age, we must build on and move beyond effectiveness. The call of this new era in human history is for greatness; it's for fulfillment, passionate execution, and significant contribution.

Accessing the higher levels of human genius and motivation in today's new reality requires a sea change in thinking. The crucial challenge of our world today is this: to find our voice and inspire others to find theirs. It is what Covey calls the 8th Habit.

So many people feel frustrated, discouraged, unappreciated, and undervalued, with little or no sense of voice of unique contribution. The 8th Habit is the answer to the soul's yearning for greatness, the organization's imperative for significance and superior results, and humanity's search for its "voice". This groundbreaking audiobook of next level thinking gives a clear way to finally tap the limitless value-creation promise of the Knowledge Worker Age.

Covey's new audiobook will transform the way we think about ourselves and our purpose in life, about our organizations, and about humankind. Just as The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People helped us focus on effectiveness, The 8th Habit shows us the way to greatness.

NOTE: On the cover and in the introduction, the audio mentions that a free bonus DVD is included. It is NOT included with this audio; however, you're able to stream the content for free after signing up at the following FranklinCovey website: www.StephenCovey.com.

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Critic reviews

"If organizations operated with Covey's ideas - and ideals - most people would undoubtedly find work much more satisfying." ( Publishers Weekly)

Pure Magic

Inspirational stuff as usual from Stephen Covey. No short cuts, no quick fixes but some great advice on how to achieve great things. Not just thought-provoking, also action-provoking, a guidebook for living. Covey also has a good voice for delivering his work which makes the book very enjoyable listening.

The Key to Effective Leadership

Please read this book as it will great in sight to become a great leader husband/ wife and co worker. You take away the basic truths of life's most complex questions; who am I, who are you and how can we work together.

Inspiring from the first chapter

If you study these concepts you will have great insight into what motivates people to move, take action. These are tried and true principles that will work in your favor if you apppy them

Great addition to the 7 habits

Would you listen to The 8th Habit again? Why?

Most definitely. This book continues the teaching from teh 7 habits book in a clear and seamless way that makes it seem to be the missing chapter.

What other book might you compare The 8th Habit to and why?

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Great and practical insights!

As always Covey delivers with precision and clarity giving practical guidance on how to transition from effevtiveness to greatness. Highly recommended.

Leadership Plus

By Darcy Rezac, Author: Work the Pond! I teach Leadership and The Secrets of Positive Networking. This is the best book on Leadership since Koestenbaum. Not only does Covey summarize key works on Leadership, he summarizes his own 7 habits. The power of finding your voice, stepping out of your comfort zone and empowering others to do the same is awesome. Covey's best book.

Finding Yourself Through Principles and Boredom

If you are looking for a book to help you find meaning in your work and personal life, consider this book. Mr. Covey conveys many well-known principles in a way that will cause you to evaluate who you currently are and who you strive to become. It was a great refresher of the principles that Mr. Covey taught in The Seven Habits. However, it's just that. A refresher. Don't buy this book expecting a revelatory insight on what he forgot from The Seven Habits. Rather, his is more of the same and functions like a review course.

As someone who has read The Seven Habits, this book was a struggle to finish at times. There were many times when I was convinced that he had plagiarized his previous work. There were many other times when I felt like he was padding the book out. Why is The Seven Habits and The Eighth Habit about the same size? Fluff. The Eighth habit has a lot of fluff, such as supplementary movies and a rehash of The Seven Habits. I liked this book, but I really wish that it was half the size.

I'm exhausted thinking about this book. There's something draining about reading it and thinking about it. I think I deserve the literally equivalent of candy (i.e. Star Wars, Harry Potter, etc). Or maybe I just need actual candy. Or.... why not both?

Loved it!

Very educational for a novice like me who is just starting to save money and thinking of investing.

Putting it together

Stephen Covey has a gift for seeing why ... If that is your desire this is for you. Other books like the 5 love languages are in the same vein as this.

Must read

If you are into business coaching, leadership coaching, culture consultant, read this marvelous and amazing Book. Covey’s Máster piece. A legacy to humanity!