The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, first published in 1989, is a self-help book written by Stephen R. Covey. It has sold more than 25 million copies in 38 languages since first publication, which was marked by the release of a 15th anniversary edition in 2004. Covey presents an approach to being effective in attaining goals by aligning oneself to what he calls “true north” principles of a character ethic that he presents as universal and timeless.^[1] In August 2011, Time listed Seven Habits as one of “The 25 Most Influential Business Management Books”.^[2]

U.S. President Bill Clinton read the book and invited Covey to Camp David to counsel Clinton on how to integrate the book into his presidency.