Stephen Covey

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Covey (1932–2012) was a business educator and co-founder of the consultancy that became FranklinCovey. His 1989 book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People sold over 25 million copies, arguing that lasting effectiveness stems from character ethics rather than personality techniques. The framework—spanning private victory, public victory, and renewal—became a staple of corporate leadership development worldwide.