Principle-Centered Leadership

Stephen R. Covey presents a guide to leadership that addresses fundamental questions about how individuals and organizations can survive and thrive amid change, why improvement efforts often fall short, how to unlock creativity and talent, and whether balance between personal and professional life is achievable. Covey argues that the key to addressing these challenges is identifying a principle-centered core within ourselves and our institutions. He outlines a long-term, inside-out approach to developing people and organizations. The book offers insights and guidelines for applying these principles at work and at home, with the goal of increasing productivity and quality of work while fostering a new appreciation of personal and professional relationships. Covey contends that following these steps leads to a more balanced, rewarding, and effective life.