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

It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide. Stephen Covey‘s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of the most successful business and self-help books of all time. Instead of putting success down to luck or innate talent, Covey claims that effective individuals move up in the world thanks to a small number of techniques that, when applied on a daily, habitual basis, subtly change the way you interact with and are seen by others. He also speaks out against what he likes to call ‘the Personality Ethic‘ and instead promotes his own concept, ‘the Character Ethic‘. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has enjoyed incredible success since its publication, selling more than 25 million copies and spawning a series of spin-offs. This book review and analysis is perfect for: •Employees looking to get noticed in the workplace •Negotiators who want to hone their trade •Anyone who wants to enjoy better relationships with their colleagues and family About 50MINUTES.COM|BOOK REVIEW The Book Review series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at anyone who is looking to learn from experts in their field without spending hours reading endless pages of information. Our reviews present a concise summary of the main points of each book, as well as providing context, different perspectives and concrete examples to illustrate the key concepts.