An educator and author
Covey spent his career teaching and writing about leadership, character, and personal effectiveness, becoming one of the most influential authors in his field.
The 7 Habits
His 1989 book laid out seven habits for living and working well, and became a global bestseller read by millions of people.
Seek first to understand
One of his most quoted habits is to understand the other person before trying to be understood yourself — to ask and truly listen before reacting, which prevents most misunderstandings before they start.

