From Stephen R. Covey comes a profound, compelling, and groundbreaking book of next-level thinking that gives a clear way to finally tap the limitless value-creation promise of the “Knowledge Worker Age.”
In the more than twenty-five years since its publication, the classic 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, schools, and families, and, most importantly, as
individuals, 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—survival in today’s world requires it. 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. The call of this new era in human history is for greatness; it’s for fulfillment, passionate execution, and significant contribution.
Accessing the higher levels of human genius and motivation in today’s new reality requires a change in thinking: a new mindset, a new skill-set, a new tool-set—in short, a whole 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 the8thHabit.
So many people feel frustrated, discouraged, unappreciated, and
undervalued—with little or no sense of voice or unique contribution. The8thHabit is the answer tothe soul’s yearning for greatness, the organization’s imperative for significance and superior results, and humanity’s search for its “voice.”
Covey’s new book will transform 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, The8thHabit shows us the way togreatness.