Recognized as one of "Time" magazine s twenty-five most influential Americans, Stephen R. Covey (1932 2012) was an internationally respected leadership authority, family expert, teacher, organizational consultant, and author.His books have sold more than twenty-five million copiesin thirty-eight languages, and "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" was named the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century. After receiving an MBA from Harvard and a doctorate degree from Brigham Young University, he became the cofounder and vice chairman of FranklinCovey, a leading global training firm.