The 8th Habit, Stephen R. Covey
The 8th Habit, Stephen R. Covey
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The 8th Habit

Author: Stephen R. Covey

Narrator: Stephen R. Covey

Unabridged: 14 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2012


Synopsis

Over half a million copies sold.

From the author that brought you the New York Times bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People comes a guide to accessing and encouraging the human potential for greatness.

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

The world, however, is a vastly changed place. Being effective as individuals and organizations is no longer merely an option—it’s a requirement for survival. 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. In this era of human history, our call is for greatness—holistic fulfillment, passionate execution, and significant contribution.

Accessing the higher levels of human genius in today’s new reality requires a change in thinking: a new mindset and a new skill-set—in short, a new habit. 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. 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.”

Covey’s books have transformed the way we think about ourselves, our purpose in life, 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.

About Stephen R. Covey

Recognized as one of Time magazine’s twenty-five most influential Americans, Stephen R. Covey (1932–2012) was an internationally respected leadership authority, family expert, teacher, organizational consultant, and author. His books have sold more than twenty-five million copies in thirty-eight languages, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was named the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century. After receiving an MBA from Harvard and a doctorate degree from Brigham Young University, he became the cofounder and vice chairman of FranklinCovey, a leading global training firm.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Scott on July 09, 2009

Why I Read this Book: There are few things more important to success than having a clear vision of what you want to accomplish. This book provided me with the fundamentals necessary for putting that vision together and helping others to do the same. Review: Stephen Covey came right over the top with t......more

Goodreads review by Dean Ryan on January 31, 2021

Done reading THE 8TH HABIT: FROM EFFECTIVENESS TO GREATNESS. This is the sequel to The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Author's Writing Style: 4 STARS. Yay - The tone is nearly as the same as its prequel. It is written for professional adults. There are 15 chapters divided into three parts. The......more

Goodreads review by Yousif on January 03, 2018

I have read the "7 Habits" in 2006 and was taken aback by the insights of the book. I also went on and read some of his other books "Principle-centered Leadership" and "First Things First". These are two great books too but you start encounter some repetition. Three/four years back, I was gifted "Th......more

Goodreads review by Melissa Yael on January 01, 2010

At last I've finished! Below is my last installment. I'm reading this and "teaching" it: that is, talking and writing about what I'm learning, as I go along, as part of the 8th Habit challenge to solidify the ideas in my head. Condensed, the 8th Habit is "Find your voice and inspire others to find th......more

Goodreads review by EstelleLiterature on March 11, 2025

As the book's title itself says, it's a step from effectiveness to greatness: that is, from the functional dimension to the spiritual; in this case, not just personal but also interpersonal; and that's where, I believe, the dimension of common values enter to ensure and sustain growth. I'll try to e......more