Leadership: The 4 Imperatives of Great Leaders

by Stephen R. Covey

LEADERS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN GREAT ORGANIZATIONS In today’s global, knowledge-based world, the call for organizational greatness is greater than ever before. Sustainable financial performance, intense customer loyalty, a winning culture, and a distinctive contribution in the marketplace are hallmarks of truly great organizations. Great organizations are created by great leaders—leaders who can unleash the highest and best contributions of their team toward their organization’s most critical priorities. Every organization and every leader aspires to greatness. But why do only a few achieve it? I believe the answer is in the execution of the 4 Imperatives.

Genres: Business, Leadership, Nonfiction, Self Help

4 pages, Audio CD

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

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Stephen Richards Covey was an American educator, author, businessman, and speaker. His most popular book is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. His other books include First Things First, Principle-Centered Leadership, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families, The 8th Habit, and The Leader In Me: How Schools and Parents Around the World Are Inspiring Greatness, One Child at a Time. In 1996, Time magazine named him one of the 25 most influential people. He was a professor at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University (USU) at the time of his death.

Reviews

[Tyler E Toone · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing ground breaking here, just some good old Covey chatter. There were some good stories, but other than that it wasn't too amazing.

[David Rough · Rating 3 out of 5]

This quick read by Stephen Covey was insightful and motivational for current leaders and those inspiring to higher leadership positions. The book covers several important aspects of practical leadership within an organization including trust, teamwork, and customer feedback.

I have not had a professional leadership position for a few years and this book made me want to be 20 years younger so that I might correct many of the mistakes I made in my limited experience.

[Jreader · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's ok. All Covey books are fine. It's the fact that my employer is dragging all of us by the collar and making us do Covey trainings that are a little grating.

[Ling · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing surprising but it's a good revision.

[Naif Alwably · Rating 2 out of 5]

It is less than I expected from a big name like Mr. Covey, it doesn't have much content it is just a motivational talk, good for new graduate who just started their career.

[Abdurrahman AlQahtani · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great and short read/listen on leadership. It inspires, but would love to have it with more content.

[Kari Olfert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic collection of motivational stories to inspire you to the next level or out of your rut.

[Oleksandr Golovatyi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Скажу честно, книга по сравнению с "7 навыками ..." немного слабовата, но всеравно довольно интересная и познавательная, не только для руководителей, а и для всех.

[Doug · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting if you've never ready any Covey stuff. Redundant if you have.

[L · Rating 2 out of 5]

I listened to the audiobook which is very short. Nothing outstanding.