Stephen M. R. Covey is an author, speaker, and leadership expert known for his expertise in the area of trust. He is the author of the bestselling book "The Speed of Trust," which has gained widespread recognition and has been translated into 22 languages, selling over 2 million copies worldwide. He is also the co-author of the book "Smart Trust," which became a #1 Amazon bestseller.
Stephen served as the President and CEO of the Covey Leadership Center. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in significantly increasing shareholder value by 67 times and transforming the company into the largest leadership development firm globally.
Stephen is a Harvard MBA graduate and currently leads FranklinCovey's Global Speed of Trust Practice.
His expertise in trust-building has made him a sought-after speaker, and he has conducted trust and leadership workshops in 56 countries, spanning diverse sectors such as business, government, military, education, healthcare, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).