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.

Jim Collins has authored or co-authored four books, including "Built to Last" and "Good to Great". Driven by a relentless curiosity, Jim began his research and teaching career on the faculty of Stanford's Graduate School of Business, where he received the Distinguished Teaching Award. In 1996, he returned to his hometown of Boulder, Colorado, to found his management laboratory, where he conducts research and works with leaders in the corporate and social sectors. More about Jim and his works can be found at his e-teaching site, where he has assembled articles, audio clips, a recommended reading list, discussion guide, tools, and other information. The site is designed to be a place for students to study and learn.

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.