Stephen M. R. Covey
About Stephen M. R. Covey
Stephen M. R. Covey is a Global Practice Leader at FranklinCovey and a bestselling author known for his work on trust and leadership.
Current Roles at FranklinCovey and CoveyLink, LLC
Stephen M. R. Covey is currently serving as the Global Practice Leader, Speed of Trust at FranklinCovey. He has been with FranklinCovey since 2009. Additionally, he holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at CoveyLink, LLC, a role he has occupied since 2002.
Chairman of The Stephen R. Covey Leadership Center
Stephen M. R. Covey is the Chairman of The Stephen R. Covey Leadership Center at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. He has held this position since 2018. The center focuses on advancing leadership development and carries forward the legacy of his father, Stephen R. Covey.
Board Member at Pennant Group
Since 2019, Stephen M. R. Covey has been serving as a Director on the Board of Directors at Pennant Group. This role involves providing strategic guidance to the company, which operates in the healthcare sector.
Authorship and Publications
Stephen M. R. Covey is a co-author of the #1 Amazon bestseller 'Smart Trust' and the New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 'The Speed of Trust' and 'Trust & Inspire'. His works focus on the importance of trust in leadership and management.
Education Background
Stephen M. R. Covey holds a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Brigham Young University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with University Honors in 1985. He earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1989. Additionally, he received an Honorary Doctorate in Public Health from West Coast University in 2019.
Past Leadership at Covey Leadership Center and FranklinCovey
Stephen M. R. Covey formerly served as President and CEO of Covey Leadership Center from 1994 to 1997. Under his leadership, the center grew to become the largest leadership development company globally. Prior to that, he held various roles including Vice President and Client Partner. He also served as President of the Training & Education Business Unit and Executive Vice President of Marketing & Innovation at FranklinCovey.
Teaching and Global Impact
Stephen M. R. Covey has taught concepts of trust and leadership in 56 countries. His teaching spans multiple sectors including business, government, military, education, healthcare, and NGOs. He serves on the Government Leadership Advisory Council for the Partnership for Public Service.
Lifetime Achievement in Trust Leadership
Stephen M. R. Covey has been recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award for 'Top Thought Leaders in Trust' by Trust Across America/Trust Around the World. This award highlights his significant contributions and expertise in the area of trust leadership.