Stephen Covey back in South Africa

ByRamon Thomas

Stephen Covey author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleStephen Covey is back in South Africa on 14 March 2006, and the seminar will be hosted at Gallagher Estate Conference Centre.

He is the author of the very successful and absolutely amazing book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. And I recently listened to a terrific interview with him by Tony Robbins.

Having read the book a while ago, I never really appreciated its impact as much as I do now. And I am integrating the principles into my life. You may also want to check out his new book, The 8th Habit.

 

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