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I just upped this at TV.click before, but some of you may not be TV-members or prefer to use elib ratio to get the unabridged version of this product.Program Type: Audiobook; Unabridged Narrator: Stephen R. CoveyPublisher: Franklin Covey Co., 2004Length: 14 hours and 19 min.What the Critics Say”If organizations operated with Covey’s ideas – and ideals – most people would undoubtedly find work much more satisfying.” (Publishers Weekly)Publisher’s SummaryIn the more than 15 years since its publication, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has become an international phenomenon. Tens of millions of people in business, government, schools, and families have dramatically improved their lives and organizations by applying the principles of Stephen R. Covey’s classic book.The world, though, is a vastly changed place. The challenges we all face in our relationships, families, professional lives, and communities are of an entirely new order of magnitude.Being effective as individuals and organizations is no longer merely an option. But in order to thrive, innovate, excel, and lead in what Covey calls the new Knowledge Worker Age, we must build on and move beyond effectiveness. The call of this new era in human history is for greatness; it’s for fulfillment, passionate execution, and significant contribution.Accessing the higher levels of human genius and motivation in today’s new reality requires a sea change in thinking. The crucial challenge of our world today is this: to find our voice and inspire others to find theirs. It is what Covey calls the 8th Habit.So many people feel frustrated, discouraged, unappreciated, and undervalued, with little or no sense of voice of unique contribution. The 8th Habit is the answer to the soul’s yearning for greatness, the organization’s imperative for significance and superior results, and humanity’s search for its “voice”. Profound, compelling, and stunningly timely, this groundbreaking new audiobook of next level thinking gives a clear way to finally tap the limitless value-creation promise of the Knowledge Worker Age.Covey’s new audiobook will transform the way we think about ourselves and our purpose in life, about our organizations, and about humankind. Just as The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People helped us focus on effectiveness, The 8th Habit shows us the way to greatness.Throughout this CD version of The 8th Habit, Covey regularly refers to a number of short movies which may illustrate his points with a greater appeal to our right brains. These movies may be viewed in Windows Media Player asx format ratio-free at:Quote:1. Legacy http://audible.edgeboss.net/wmedia/audible/video/covey/high/…2. Max & Max  http://audible.edgeboss.net/wmedia/audible/video/covey/high/…3. Discovery of a Character  http://audible.edgeboss.net/wmedia/audible/video/covey/high/…4. Law of the Harvest  http://audible.edgeboss.net/wmedia/audible/video/covey/high/…5. AB Combs  http://audible.edgeboss.net/wmedia/audible/video/covey/high/…6. Stone  http://audible.edgeboss.net/wmedia/audible/video/covey/high/…7. Permanent Whitewater  http://audible.edgeboss.net/wmedia/audible/video/covey/high/…8. Mauritius  http://audible.edgeboss.net/wmedia/audible/video/covey/high/…9. Big Rocks  http://audible.edgeboss.net/wmedia/audible/video/covey/high/…10. Teacher  http://audible.edgeboss.net/wmedia/audible/video/covey/high/…11. Street Hawkers  http://audible.edgeboss.net/wmedia/audible/video/covey/high/…12. Goal!  http://audible.edgeboss.net/wmedia/audible/video/covey/high/…13. Berlin Wall  http://audible.edgeboss.net/wmedia/audible/video/covey/high/…14. The Nature of Leadership  http://audible.edgeboss.net/wmedia/audible/video/covey/high/…15. It’s Not Just Important, It’s Wildly Important  http://audible.edgeboss.net/wmedia/audible/video/covey/high/…16. Gandhi  http://audible.edgeboss.net/wmedia/audible/video/covey/high/…Details of these BONUS filmsLegacy – This short video illustrates what it takes to be a whole person including the universal needs like living, loving, learning, and leaving a legacy. Max & Max – The coming problem of the world is that people have to learn to manage themselves. Everyone has choices. Max & Max is the fictional story of Max the hunting dog and Max the customer service rep. It’s also the story of a boss named Mr. Harold who manages his employees, including his new hire Max, like he does his dog Max. Discovery of a Character – This inspirational video tells the powerful and true tale that embodies the process of finding your own voice. Law of the Harvest – In this video you will see a simiple, yet powerful illustration of how Mother Nature teaches the inescapable law of the harvest. Mankind also has a law of the harvest which governs human character, human greatness and all human relationships. AB Combs – This is the story of the woman principal of A.B. Combs Elementary School in Raleigh, North Carolina — a magnet school with a mission to produce leaders for society. Stone – There is a man in Uganda who beautifully illustrates the power of allowing conscience to wisely direct our vision, discipline and passion. This is the story of Stone who used his imagination and conscience to inspire and influence young “problem” Ugandan boys and teenagers who would otherwise be lost in life with no marketable skills, no role models, and no hope. Permanent Whitewater – This video shows the whitewater conditions of complexity we live in. It contrasts the past and the present and points to three constants, we can rely on in dealing with these challenges. Mauritius – The spirit that Mauritius illustrates is that no matter what issue, or concern you have, you can empower yourself by taking initiative is some way. YOU can do something about the situation. Big Rocks – This video communicates how we can use the natural gifts we were born with – choice, principles, and the four human intelligences — to create positve change in our lives. Teacher – This video is the true story of Helen Keller and her teacher Anne Sullivan. Helen Keller was deaf and blind; Anne Sullivan was legally blind herself and had a very neglectful and abusive childhood herself — but transcended it by finding meaning in serving one student, Helen Keller. Street Hawkers – Obstructions or opportunities? Sometimes we only see the obstruction and not the opportunity. Street Hawkers tells the true story of South African company that used synergy to come up with a solution that turned an major problem into a viable opportunity that elevated them and the people who could have been labled an obstruction. Goal! – This video presents the viewpoint that watching and supporting a child’s soccer team is not unlike trying to get everyone at work focused on one big goal. Berlin Wall – Some people of Berlin preferred the security and stability of the old regime that constructed the Berlin Wall. They are critical of the new generation that prefers greater freedom to security. This video makes you think about the difficulty in developing a new mind-set, a new paradigm, a new and different way of thinking. The Nature of Leadership – This video makes you think about the underlying principles of our leadership framework. It challenges you to internalize and consider your own actions . . . and what you can do about them. It’s Not Just Important, It’s Wildly Important – This video is based on interviews with business clients. It illustrates the misalignment and lack of goal clarity that pervades most organizations. It’s humorous but all too indicative of the focus and execution problems most organizations face. Gandhi – Though imperfect, Gandhi is a beautiful example of a person who developed enormous moral authority through vision, discipline and passion governed by conscience — and the world is different because of him. This video is a scene from the feature film, Gandhi.