The Leader In Me
Stephen Covey
http://www.theleaderinme.org/books/leader-in-me/
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a phenomenon that has
spread through corporations, governments and non-profit institutions
across the globe, profoundly influencing organizational success and
personal effectiveness. Millions of copies have been sold and even
more lives have been changed by the timeless teachings.
In 1999, A.B. Combs Elementary School in Raleigh, NC decided to
apply the invaluable lessons of the 7 Habits to its curriculum and
culture. The results were stunning. In just over one year, average endof-year passing grades for students catapulted from 84 to 94 percent. Discipline problems
dropped significantly. Parents began reporting incredible shifts in their children’s attitudes and
behaviors. Students began problem solving and engaging in more positive ways with each other.
Today, the school’s success continues to soar, and now other schools around the world have
adopted the approach and are experiencing equally inspiring results. Business leaders are
jumping on board to support this truly unique process that holds great potential for empowering
students with the skills they need to thrive in the twenty-first century.
The Leader in Me captures the story of how this all came about and how it is continuing to
spread. An inspiration for schools, business leaders, and parents alike, it demonstrates how these
ageless life principles can have a profound impact on every facet of life. You are never too
young or too old to become a real leader, and Stephen R. Covey is here to show you how.
Stephen R. Covey is an internationally respected leadership authority, family expert, teacher
organizational consultant, founder of the former Covey Leadership Center, and Vice Chairman
of Franklin Covey Co. Dr. Covey has received the Thomas More College Medallion for
continuing service to humanity, the Toastmasters International Top Speaker Award, Inc.
magazine’s National Entrepreneur of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award for Entrepreneurial
Leadership, and several honorary doctorates. He has also been recognized as one of Time
magazine’s twenty-five most influential Americans. He and his wife Sandra, and their family
live in the Rocky Mountains of Utah.