Stephen Covey, Influential Author and Speaker, Dead at 79
Stephen Covey, author of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” died today at age 79. As an author and motivational speaker, Covey influenced millions of businesspeople across a spectrum of industries, including public relations. The book, published in 1989, has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide and touts the power of integrity, dignity, fairness and adaptability—principles all PR experts know well.
The book focuses on fundamental ideals and the concept that the goodness within human beings is also innate to everything human beings create, such as businesses and corporate cultures.
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