Stephen R. Covey was a globally recognized author, educator, and businessman who made a significant impact on millions of lives through his work in leadership and personal development. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1932 and passed away in 2012.

Covey is best known for his best-selling book, 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' , which sold more than 25 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 40 languages, making it one of the most influential personal development books of all time. Among his other popular works include 'The 8th Habit', 'Principle-Centered Leadership', 'The Leader in Me', and 'First Things First'.

A graduate of Harvard University and Brigham Young University, Covey dedicated his life to teaching others the principles of effective leadership and personal transformation. He was a former professor at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University and also served as the cofounder and vice chairman of Franklin Covey, a global consulting firm dedicated to improving organizational performance.

Covey was renowned for his ability to motivate and inspire people to be the best they could be. He believed that everyone had the potential to become a great leader and achieve success, as long as they were committed to principles-based living, had a clear vision, and were willing to work hard.

In addition to his work as an author and educator, Covey was also actively involved in numerous other organizations and philanthropic causes, including the Covey Leadership Center, the National Fatherhood Initiative, and the Points of Light Foundation.

To this day, Covey's teachings continue to resonate with millions of people around the world, and his legacy lives on through the countless lives he touched and the organizations he helped transform.