from Laura Zauckerman at Reuters
This is sad news indeed especially that we are still getting over the great Dolphy's passing last weekend. Now another great man has gone and I can't help but feel a little melancholy about these events. The cause of Mr. Covey's death was reportedly due to a bike accident near his home in Provo, Utah last April, in which he suffered head injuries. What a waste. Just last May, my previous team talked about having an empowerment training that would center on his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. He had been a highly respected motivational speaker and author who has touched so many.
According to his son, Sean Covey from a Huntsman Alumni Magazine interview, "He always treated everybody the same, exactly. It didn't matter if you were the CEO of a Fortune 10 company or the local barber. You wouldn't have ever known the difference."
For Utah State President Stan Albrecht, "Dr. Covey touched the lives of people around the world in very personal
ways. He was
an inspirational leader who was always a powerful voice for individual
integrity, strong character and extreme trustworthiness in every aspect
of life."
As for me, Mr. Stephen Covey will remain an inspiration to continue striking a balance in my personal and professional life. Thank you, dear sir. May employees of the future will find comfort and guidance in your books and other works. Rest in peace.
