I ve never known any teacher or mentor on improving personal effectiveness to generate such an overwhelmingly positive reaction This book captures beautifull y Stephen s philosophy of principles. I think anyone reading it will quickly understand the enormous reaction I and others have had to Dr. Covey s teachings. Stephen R. Covey s book teaches with power, conviction, and feeling. Both the content and the methodology of these principles form a solid foundation for effective communication. As an educator, I think this book to be a significant addition to my library. .