The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

First published in 1989, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change is Stephen R. Covey’s timeless business and self-help book that reveals his principles or habits for solving people’s problems in their personal as well as professional lives.

In seven chapters, Covey breaks down his habits into three categories – independence (proactivity, envisioning your future, prioritizing importance), interdependence (winning for all, empathic listening, teamwork), and continued growth (maintaining an effective lifestyle). Throughout, Covey presents his habits with insightful and practical anecdotes that give individuals the security, wisdom, and power to guide them toward a life lived with integrity, fairness, honesty, service, dignity, and success.

With millions of copies sold worldwide in numerous languages, Covey’s classic continues to help, transform, and inspire millions of people of all ages and occupations to become more effective in their personal and professional lives.

Written by Jeanne W., Adult Services Department