Stephen R. Covey

Stephen R. Covey (1932–2012) was an American educator, author, businessman, and keynote speaker. His most popular book was The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People . His other books include First Things First , Principle-Centered Leadership , The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families , The 8th Habit , and The Leader in Me: How Schools and Parents Around the World Are Inspiring Greatness , One Child at a Time . He was a professor at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University at the time of his death.