VIDEO: Amazing technique to improve Empathic Listening // Dr. Stephen R. Covey

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Covey draws large crowd – Dr. Stephen R. Covey

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

A large crowd turned out Wednesday to hear Stephen R. Covey’s first lecture as the new, tenured, full professor and the first Huntsman Presidential Chair in Leadership in the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University.

Prior to the Convocation speech, Covey, best-selling author and internationally-recognized authority on leadership, was a guest on KVNU’s Crosstalk show where he said there are basically four dimensions to life: the physical or financial, relationships or the heart, the mind which deals with strategy, and the spirit which deals with purpose and integrity.

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Leadership im 21. Jahrhundert – Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s Hauptthemen auf dem Manager Meeting Europe 2010

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

„Würden Sie sagen, dass die Mehrheit der Angestellten erheblich mehr an Kreativität, Einfallsreichtum, Scharfsinn, Auffassungsvermögen und Talent besitzen, als es der gebotene Arbeitsplatz fordert oder gar erlaubt?“ – Mehr als 90% aus Hundertausenden befragten Angestellten weltweit beantworteten diese Frage mit „Ja“.

Warum wird in einer Zeit, in der die Unternehmen und jeder einzelne unter dem extremen Druck stehen, mehr mit weniger zu bewirken, das vorhandene kreative Potential der Menschen in seiner Gesamtheit nicht voll genutzt?
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THE LEADER IN ME – How Schools and Parents Around the World Are Inspiring Greatness, One Child at a Time By Stephen R. Covey

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

The world has entered an era of the most challenging and profound change in history. Most of our children are not prepared, and we know it. Parents around the world see the change and know that the traditional education methods are necessary, but not enough. Their children need to become far more responsible, creative, and tolerant, and they need to increase their ability to think for themselves, take initiative, and solve problems. On the other hand, business leaders are not finding people whose skills and character match the demands of today’s global economy, including strong communication, teamwork, analytical, technology, and organizational skills. They need young people who are self-motivated, creative, and have a strong work ethic.

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New Career Book by Stephen R. Covey & Jennifer Colosimo: “Great Work, Great Career: How to Create Your Ultimate Job and Make an Extraordinary Contribution”

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

A troubled economy, the highest unemployment rate in decades, and an increasing number of layoffs are continuing to dominate the news. The fear of job loss and the stress and anxiety from multiplying job responsibilities are depleting employee morale, passion and productivity in the workplace. Career fulfillment, a sense of contribution and engagement in meaningful work are draining away for many.

In response, Stephen Covey, author of the best-seller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and Jennifer Colosimo, chief learning officer at Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE:FC), have joined together to co-author Great Work, Great Career: How to Create Your Ultimate Job and Make an Extraordinary Contribution, which was released 16.12.2009 by FranklinCovey Publishing.