Stephen M.R. Covey

Stephen M. R. Covey is a bestselling author, leadership expert, and former CEO renowned for his groundbreaking work on trust and organizational performance. He is the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "The SPEED of Trust," a paradigm-shifting book that redefines trust as a measurable economic driver rather than a mere social virtue. The book has been translated into 22 languages and sold over two million copies worldwide. His follow-up work, "Trust & Inspire," was named the #1 Leadership Book of 2022 by the Outstanding Work of Literature Awards. Covey's writings blend practical insights with academic rigor, offering actionable strategies for leaders across industries.

Covey's expertise stems from his hands-on experience as the former President and CEO of Covey Leadership Center, which he transformed into the world's largest leadership development company. Under his leadership, shareholder value increased by 67 times, and the company expanded into over 40 countries before merging with Franklin Quest to form FranklinCovey. A Harvard MBA graduate, Covey combines scholarly knowledge with real-world application, advising Fortune 500 executives and public sector leaders on trust, ethics, and high performance. His work has earned him accolades, including the Lifetime Achievement Award for "Top Thought Leaders in Trust" from Trust Across America/Trust Around the World.

An internationally sought-after speaker, Covey has taught leadership and trust principles in 57 countries across business, government, military, and nonprofit sectors. He currently co-leads FranklinCovey’s Global Speed of Trust Practice and serves on several advisory boards, including the Government Leadership Advisory Council. Residing with his family near the Rocky Mountains, Covey remains dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve transformative results through trust-based leadership.