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Summary: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Review: A school principal recommended "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" to me. Having read it, I bought a copy for my nephew, a grad. student @ The Univ. of Michigan. I found it to be very motivational and enjoyable. I would recommend this book to any patron of the library.
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Summary: Stephen Covey should follow his own teachings
Review: In some ways, this book represents a distillation of seven very effective habits. These are not Dr. Covey's habits. These are natural principles which he has put into easily digestible chunks.Given Franklin Covey's tribulations, and the poorly done merger of Franklin Quest with Covey Leadership Center, one would wish that Dr. Covey had practised more of these habits himself. (He was co-chairman of the merged company until a recent self-demotion) I also hope that in the 7H material, Dr. Covey would obsess less with trademarking every other word. When you get the booklet they promise you, you will see that they have trademarked every other word. Where is your abundance mentality, Dr. Covey? Seriously speaking, the book is a worthy work.
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Summary: If you're serious about change...
Review: In "The 7 Habits"Stephen Covey displays a depth of control and insight which most of us can only dream of possessing. This book is a challenge to those who are serious about making permanent positive change in their life. This very well may be the single most important and most difficult undertaking for anyone who dares stare their ego right in the face and make a change. I have read this book 5 or 6 times and each time I finish I take with me new lessons in life which I can practice on a daily basis. So if you are serious about change ---- I DARE YOU!
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Summary: Aren't I wonderful and smart?
Review: Stephen Covey likes himself more than I could stand. I tossed the book aside after a few chapters and haven't missed it since.
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Summary: Definitely one of the most helpful and important book for me
Review: I first read this book 3 years ago. I have read and re-read its genius many times since. I credit so many of the successes that I have had in life and so much of my happiness to having practiced habits that I have learned from this book. I admit that it is not easy. It will take a lot of work to learn from this book. Its not quick-fix stuff (if that form of improvement even exists). But if you are willing to put in the effort- you can learn so so much from this material. It is beautifully written and contains so many of life's truth. If I could give a friend only one book- I would certainly choose this one. Read it. and use it.
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Summary: Powerful!
Review: This book is one of the rare books that goes beyond entertainment and can actually change your life. I've read it twice and consider it more of a personal handbook now than just another book.
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Summary: Continued greatness
Review: We at my workplace believe in this book and we use it. It is not the answer to every question under the sun, but it gives us a viable direction in which to follow. The stories and thoughts Covey give continue, after all these years, to be applicable. It is a viable book that everyone should consider in their library. We also use in our leader development workshop several books: anything by Blanchard & Covey; and also "The Leader's Guide: 15 Essential Skills."
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Summary: Who decides what you become?
Review: Covey's hugely successful book destroys the outdated viewpoint that your genes and your environment largely determine your life. Covey shows how thinking like this can become a self-fulfilling prosphecy whereas have faith in your own ability is a far surer way of gaining success. One can rescript one's life by firstly discovering what the deepest values we have are and then learning to act in line with these values. Covey shows that acting in line with your principles can make you strong and help you to develop a successful life. This book had a deep impact on my way of thinking.
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Summary: Great Read -- Better to Read Again
Review: This book's high sales ranking for so many years speaks to both its popularity and value. I just completed a re-read after having first read it some five years ago and found it a worthwhile experience. I think it had more meaning with this reading, so I strongly suggest that people read it several times. At the same time, however, I also read a fresh new book entitled "Winning Ways," by Dick Lyles. I found that it complements "7 Habits" remarkably well - especially Covey's habit #4, which is to think win-win, and habit #6, which is to synergize. Lyles picks up where Covey leaves off in the area of interpersonal leadership. Given the importance of being able to work well with others in organizations that are becoming increasingly more networked, I think Covey's habits #4 and #6, along with "Winning Ways" should be mandatory reading for everyone in the workforce.
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Summary: A rare book that can change your life
Review: I feel sorry for those who hated this book and complained about the simplicity. That is the beauty of this book, it reminds us all of things we allready know. In this busy world we tend to forget what is truely important- Covey brings it all back to us. If everyone lived the 7 Habits this would truely be a wonderful world to live in. Don't let any of the cynics scare you away- it should be on the top of everyones reading list.
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