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Over half a million copies sold.

From the author that brought you the New York Times bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People comes a guide to accessing and encouraging the human potential for greatness.

In the more than twenty-five years since its publication, The 7 Habits of…

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1 author picked The 8th Habit as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love Stephen Covey’s work, having first encountered The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. In this book, he delves into the strategy and tactics for developing a team that helps you as a leader achieve your goals as a team.

Leading a team must include serving the team, and a strong leader listens, coaches, and affirms. This is a great book that I re-read every couple of years.

From Denise's list on servant leaders who get things done.

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Reclaim Your Workday by Marcey Rader,

Reclaim your time and energy! Uncover actionable, sustainable strategies to boost productivity, prevent burnout, and achieve your goals—whether you're an individual contributor, team member, or leader. Today’s “always on” environment creates disengaged employees, stressed managers, and turnover-prone executives. But these challenges can become growth opportunities.

Inside, you’ll find techniques to…

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