{"product_id":"the-speed-of-trust-the-one-thing-that-changes-everything-9781416549000","title":"The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything","description":"\u003cb\u003eOver two million copies sold.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen M. R. Covey shows how trust--and the speed at which it is established with clients, employees, and all stakeholders--is the single most critical component of a successful leader and organization.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStephen M. R. Covey is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and #1 \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Speed of Trust\u003c\/i\u003e, which has been translated into twenty-two languages and has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. He is also the author of the newly released \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \u003ci\u003eTrust \u0026amp; Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named as the #1 Leadership Book of 2022 by the Outstanding Work of Literature Awards. Stephen brings to his writings the perspective of a practitioner, as he is the former President and CEO of the Covey Leadership Center, where he increased shareholder value by sixty-seven times and grew the company to become the largest leadership development firm in the world. A Harvard MBA, Stephen cofounded and currently leads FranklinCovey's Global Speed of Trust Practice. He serves on numerous boards, including the Government Leadership Advisory Council, and he has been recognized with the lifetime Achievement Award for \"Top Thought Leaders in Trust\" from the advocacy group, Trust Across America\/Trust Around the World. Stephen is a highly sought-after international speaker who has taught trust and leadership in fifty-seven countries to business, government, military, education, healthcare, and NGO entities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRebecca A. Merrill has served in numerous leadership positions in community, education, and women's organizations. Coauthor of \u003ci\u003eConnections: Quadrant II Time Management\u003c\/i\u003e, she also assisted Stephen R. Covey on \u003ci\u003eThe 7 Habits Highly Effective People\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRecognized as one of \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e magazine's twenty-five most influential Americans, Stephen R. Covey (1932-2012) was an internationally respected leadership authority, family expert, teacher, organizational consultant, and author. His books have sold more than twenty-five million copies in thirty-eight languages, and \u003ci\u003eThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People\u003c\/i\u003e was named the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century. After receiving an MBA from Harvard and a doctorate degree from Brigham Young University, he became the cofounder and vice chairman of FranklinCovey, a leading global training firm.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Free Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50571194761490,"sku":"9781416549000","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0f5a0fd2-c413-4354-a23a-7f6963c6a08e.jpg?v=1731963601","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-speed-of-trust-the-one-thing-that-changes-everything-9781416549000","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}