Stephen Covey is recognized as one of Time magazine's 25 most influential Americans, Stephen R. Covey has is an internationally respected leadership authority, family expert, teacher, organizational consultant, and author. He is the motivational author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and cofounder of the New York Stock Exchange listed company FranklinCovey, which provides businesses with leadership training and productivity tools. His books focus on leadership, management, productivity in the workplace, and the values of family and a happy home life.