stephen covey: Stephen Covey dies as result of bike accident - 07/16/12 11:49 PM
This morning I read that Stephen Covey died yesterday due to complications from an April bike accident.  
 
Here are some interesting statistics that I read this morning:
 
 "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"  published in 1989 was on bestseller lists for four years.  It sold in excess of 20 million copies in 40 languages. He had a multi-million dollar business empire that markets audiotapes, training seminars and organizing aids aimed at improving personal productivity and professional success. He personally trained corporate executives and politicians.
I know personally that I have been inspired by his books.   There isn't … (10 comments)

stephen covey: Get Motivated #14 - 04/08/12 12:50 PM
 
 
Most of us have spent the last day or days traveling or spending time with our family and friends.  But Monday morning is less than 12 hours away and it is time to redirect our attention to business.
 
With all of the family and friends that have shared photographs it reminded me of one of Stephen Covey's stories in First Things First.  
He talked about taking a container and filling it with rocks in front of a classroom, and then asked if the container was full.  Surprised, the students said yes, until he pulled out pebbles and … (11 comments)