The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families (Fully Revised and Updated): Creating a Nurturing Family in a Turbulent World

by Stephen R. Covey, Sandra M. Covey (Foreword by)

Overview

Fully revised and Updated!

A new edition Stephen R. Covey's New York Times bestselling classic to help you create and sustain a strong family culture in a turbulent world

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families is a practical guide to navigating the challenges of family life. This newly revised edition includes updated stories, thoughtful new insights from Sandra Covey, and wisdom for navigating the challenges of modern day digital culture. Rooted in the 7 Habits that have transformed the lives of millions, the book is filled with anecdotes from Covey’s own family along with those of countless other families in every stage of life.

Inside you’ll find:
- A breakdown of the 7 Habits with concrete methods for implementing each of them
- Reflection and application questions for both you and your family members—for everyone from young kids to adults
- An index of common family challenges along with ways to address them
- And much more

While each and every family is unique, the 7 Habits offer a proven framework for creating a vibrant family culture of trust and love, no matter what your family situation. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families is an invaluable guidebook for families everywhere and an invitation to build a better life, one habit at a time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250858481
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	05/31/2022
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	400
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Stephen R. Covey (1932-2012) — recognized by Time magazine as one of America's twenty-five most influential people — was the author of best-selling books including The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families, First Things First, and The 8th Habit. He was chairman of the FranklinCovey Company and lived with his wife Sandra in Provo, Utah.
Stephen R. Covey (1932-2012)--recognized by Time magazine as one of America's twenty-five most influential people--was the author of best-selling books including The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families, First Things First, and The 8th Habit. He was chairman of the FranklinCovey Company and lived with his wife Sandra in Provo, Utah.
Sandra Covey, the wife of Stephen Covery, who Time magazine deemed one of America's twenty-five most influential people, lives in Provo, Utah. The couple has three children.

Hometown:

Provo, Utah

Date of Birth:

October 24, 1932

Date of Death:

July 16, 2012

Place of Birth:

Salt Lake City, Utah

Place of Death:

Idaho Falls, ID

Education:

B.S., University of Utah, 1950; M.B.A., Harvard University, 1957; Ph.D., Brigham Young University, 1976

Website:

http://franklincovey.com

Table of Contents

Welcome to the Fully Revised and Updated Edition ix

Foreword xi

Introduction: Creating a Nurturing Family Culture 1

Habit 1 Be Proactive 29

Influencing Your Family from the Inside Out

Habit 2 Begin with the End in Mind 64

Bringing Purpose and Vision to Your Family

Habit 3 Put First Things First 104

Making Time for Family Time

Habit 4 Think Win-Win 153

Making Deposits in Your Family Relationships

Habit 5 Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood 202

Getting to the Heart of Family Communication

Habit 6 Synergize 252

Uniting the Strengths of Everyone

Habit 7 Sharpen the Saw 289

Renewing the Body, Mind, Heart, and Spirit

Giving the 7 Habits a Challenge to Solve 324

Challenge and Opportunity Index 349

Notes and References 357

Acknowledgments 363

Index 367

About the Authors 379

About FranklinCovey Co. 383

Editorial Reviews

This book is honest, readable, and big-hearted. I like the stories about the Covey family the most. It’s a commonsense guide for helping families.” —Mary Pipher, Ph.D., author of Reviving Ophelia

“Good, honest, practical, personal advice. Read it. You and your family will definitely benefit from it.” —William J. Bennett, author of The Book of Virtues

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