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Stephen R. Covey is an internationally respected leadership authority and founder of Covey Leadership Center. He received his M.B.A. from Harvard and a doctorate from Brigham Young University, where he was a professor of business management and organizational behavior for 20 years. His book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, has sold more than 10 million copies and has been translated into 30 languages.
A. Roger Merril, a well-known leader in time management and leadership development, is a vice president and founding meember of Covey Leadership Center. He holds a degree in business management and has done extensive graduate work in organizational behavior and adult learning.
Rebecca R. Merril, a mother, grandmother, homemaker, and accomplished author, has also served in numerous leadership positions in a variety of community, eduational, and women's organizations.
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"One of the most important books that I have read in my life. I think it is very important for people to examine their approach to tasks, goals and life in general. I loved it! For anyone struggling and feeling overwhelmed, give this a try . . . it may be the thing you need. "
— Rosy (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Unlike the dozens of self-help books that focus on the clock or the way people spend their time, they offer a ‘principle-centered’ approach to time management that emphasizes what ‘represents our vision, values, principles, mission, conscience, direction—what we feel is important and how we lead our lives’…Highly recommended.”
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“Offers common sense for those who are working like dogs and, in the bargain, living dogs’ lives.”
— Booklist
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A USA Today bestseller
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" Gives a totally new prescriptive to time management and setting life in order. A must read to highly active and workaholic professionals. reading this book truly had an impact on how i chose to spend my time and live to achieve what is important to me. "
— Kholoud, 4/30/2011 -
" Great concepts, but the book was way too wordy and lost my attention. "
— Theresa, 3/6/2011 -
" Great ideas and concepts, but takes lots of time to absorb. Also, hard to apply to daily lives. "
— Eric, 1/13/2011 -
" my favorite part of this book: Leave a Legacy. "
— Zacaro, 12/19/2010 -
" Good thoughts about putting what's important first in your life. "
— Skye, 8/31/2010 -
" Co-authors were Roger and Rebecca Merrill. I knew them personally. Roger was my bishop when I was at Monterey the first time. I think Alice got to talk to him before we got married. He eventually became a general authority and president of the Sunday School. "
— Ernie, 8/18/2010 -
" I read this with my book club and enjoyed it. It is quite long which is why it's good to read with a club. It helped me set goals and achieve them. :) "
— Megan, 6/27/2010 -
" How to of Time & Life Management "
— Brian, 5/25/2010 -
" A good companion to the 7 Habits. "
— Chris, 5/4/2010 -
" benar-benar menunjukan jalur kepemimpinan dengan gamblang... "
— Andri, 4/25/2010
About the Authors
Dr. Stephen R. Covey (1932-2012) was a world-renowned authority on leadership and family relations. He held a bachelor of science from the University of Utah, an MBA from Harvard, and a PhD from Brigham Young University. Dr. Covey served as Vice Chairman of FranklinCovey Co., and was an in-demand speaker, teacher, and organizational consultant.
A. Roger Merrill, co-founder of the Covey Leadership Center (now FranklinCovey), has more than forty years of experience as a line manager, senior executive, executive coach, consultant, and teacher. Roger is the author of Connections: Quadrant II Time Management, and coauthor of The Nature of Leadership and Life Matters: Creating a Dynamic Balance of Work, Family, Time, and Money.
Rebecca A. Merrill has served in numerous leadership positions in community, education, and women’s organizations. She is the coauthor of Connections: Quadrant II Time Management, and assisted Stephen R. Covey on The 7 Habits Highly Effective People.