Author Dr. Stephen R. Covey has passed away at the age of 79. His most well-known book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change, has sold over 20 million copies, spawned a number of related books and has been named “the Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century”. The management expert and cofounder of FranklinCovey was one of Time Magazine’s “25 Most Influential Americans” in 1996. His most recent book, The 3rd Alternative: Solving Life's Most Difficult Problems, outlines effective methods for conflict resolution at work, in school, or elsewhere in society.

Other notable books by Covey

The 8th habit: from effectiveness to greatness by Stephen R. Covey

Principle-centered leadership by Stephen R. Covey

First things first: to live, to love, to learn, to leave a legacy by Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, Rebecca R. Merrill