Stephen Richards Covey (October 24, 1932 – July 16, 2012) was the author of the best-selling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Other books he authored include First Things First, Principle-Centered Leadership, and The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families. In 2004, Covey released The 8th Habit. In 2008, Covey released The Leader In Me—How Schools and Parents Around the World Are Inspiring Greatness, One Child at a Time. He was a professor at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University.

Born October 24, 1932 Salt Lake City, Utah Died July 16, 2012 (aged 79) Idaho Falls, Idaho Education B.S. MBA DRE Alma mater University of Utah Harvard Business School Brigham Young University Occupation Author, professional speaker,professor, consultant,management-expert Spouse Sandra Covey