What if 40 books could completely change how you see the world? Join brothers Stephen H. Covey (business) and Britain Covey (NFL veteran), grandsons of renowned author Stephen R. Covey, as they explore the most essential reads in personal and professional development. With insights straight from the authors, you’ll discover how timeless principles apply everywhere - from the boardroom to the locker room. These are the paradigm shifts that unlock growth, purpose, and lasting performance.
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What We Learned from Skipping Life’s Most Important Moments (Essentialism by Greg McKeown)
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27:52In this episode, Stephen and Britain Covey revisit a modern classic: Essentialism by Greg McKeown. They dive into the core message of doing “less but better,” exploring how prioritizing what truly matters can lead to a more meaningful, purpose-driven life. Stephen reflects on his friendship with Greg McKeown, sharing stories that highlight the man …
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What Most People Get Wrong About The 7 Habits with Stephen M.R. Covey
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1:03:22In this special episode, Stephen and Britain Covey sit down with their father, Stephen M. R. Covey, to explore the real origin story behind The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. From childhood family councils to a 20-year publishing journey, they uncover the behind-the-scenes moments that shaped one of the most influential pe…
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Why We Almost Didn't Relaunch This Podcast
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20:17In this relaunch episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, hosts Stephen and Britain Covey share exciting updates about the podcast's new direction while blending personal stories with profound insights. Britain, a Super Bowl champion, reveals what winning the Super Bowl really feels like (including a hilarious kindergarten project involving "Flat Stanle…
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Unlocking Confidence and Presence with Amy Cuddy In this powerful episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, Stephen and Britain Covey sit down with Amy Cuddy, renowned social psychologist and author of Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges. Together, they explore the transformative concept of presence and how it enables us to sh…
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Previewing ‘Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges’ by Amy Cuddy In this preview episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, Stephen and Britain Covey set the stage for their upcoming interview with Amy Cuddy, the renowned social psychologist behind Presence. The brothers share their excitement about discussing a book that has tran…
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Book Application - Trust & Inspire by Stephen M.R. Covey
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17:26In this episode of 'Paradigm Shifting Books,' hosts Stephen and Britain discuss their father Stephen M. R. Covey's book 'Trust and Inspire' and reflect on the previous episode with him. Highlights include real-world examples of trust and inspire leaders like NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang and Golden State Warriors' coach Steve Kerr. They also dive into …
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Book #14 Trust & Inspire by Stephen M.R. Covey
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1:09:51Exploring the book ‘Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others’ by Stephen M.R. Covey. We have a leadership crisis today, where even though our world has changed drastically, our leadership style has not. Most organizations, teams, schools, and families today still operate from a model of “command and control,” focusing …
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Book Preview - Trust & Inspire by Stephen M.R. Covey
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15:29Previewing 'Trust and Inspire' by Stephen M.R. Covey - A Paradigm Shift in Leadership Stephen & Britain preview 'Trust and Inspire' by Stephen M.R. Covey, a groundbreaking book on leadership. The hosts discuss the book's relevance in modern leadership, emphasizing its importance not just in corporate settings but also in family, sports, and educati…
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Book Application - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
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21:14Applying the Seven Habits: Integrity and Inside-Out Change In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, Britain & Stephen discuss the practical application of 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People' by Stephen R. Covey. Britain shares his experience balancing fall camp with personal growth and highlights the crucial concept of private victory …
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Book #1 - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with Stephen M.R. Covey
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1:11:11Exploring the Origins and Impact of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, the hosts welcome their father, Stephen M.R. Covey, to discuss the renowned book 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' by their grandfather, Stephen R. Covey. They delve into the book's origins, the unique perspectives Steph…
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Book Preview - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
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18:00Previewing and exploring the legacy of the book ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’. Discussion around why the book remains influential today. Personal stories from Britain & Stephen growing up with Stephen R. Covey as their grandfather. The hosts also discuss questions they plan to ask their father, Stephen M.R. Covey, in an upcoming intervi…
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Book Application - The Fearless Mind by Dr. Craig Manning
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15:43Applying Book Insights: The Fearless Mind Recap and Real-Life Applications. Britain and Stephen recap the insights from Dr. Manning and discuss how to practically apply these ideas in real life. The hosts share personal and external applications of self-awareness and reflection techniques from the book. They discuss the importance of daily journali…
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Book #13 - The Fearless Mind by Dr. Craig Manning
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54:24Unlocking Human Performance: An Interview with Dr. Craig Manning - https://thefearlessmind.com/ In this episode, Dr. Manning, author of 'The Fearless Mind,' joins the podcast to discuss the transformative principles of mental performance. Dr. Manning shares his journey of writing the book, the importance of knowing one's strengths, and the signific…
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Book Preview - The Fearless Mind by Dr. Craig Manning
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11:33Exploring 'The Fearless Mind' by Dr. Craig Manning: https://thefearlessmind.com/dr-manning/ Stephen and Britain discuss the book's core concepts about high performance, overcoming fear, and the mental state required to achieve success, whether in sports, business, or personal life. We talk through some personal insights and experiences with the boo…
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Introducing New Co-Host Britain Covey - A Fresh Perspective on Paradigm Shifting Books. In this episode, Stephen H Covey introduces his younger brother and new co-host, Britain Covey, who is currently an NFL player for the Philadelphia Eagles. Britain shares his unique perspective as a professional athlete, while Stephen highlights the legacy and i…
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A quick update at the start of 2023. Upcoming episodes outlook and my personal resolution for 2023!By Stephen H Covey
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2022 Paradigm Shifting Books Podcast Outlook
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3:17The next book review episode won't be until later in 2022. Stephen explains the reasons behind this and the ultimate end in mind for this podcast ;)By Stephen H Covey
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Daniel H. Pink is the author of seven books, including the forthcoming The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward (Riverhead, 2022). His other books include the New York Times bestsellers When and A Whole New Mind — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. Dan’s books have won multiple awards, have be…
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Book #11 - Disrupt Yourself by Whitney Johnson
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38:00Whitney Johnson is considered one of the top ten business thinkers in the world as named by Thinkers50, Whitney is an expert at smart growth leadership. Whitney has worked at FORTUNE 100 companies, and as an award-winning equity analyst on Wall Street. She co-founded the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard Business School’s late Clayton Christe…
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To learn more about Daniel Pink and his book 'Drive' visit: https://www.danpink.com/books/drive/ *** If you like this podcast and the books we discuss it would mean a lot if you left both a positive rating and review ;) Follow on: YouTube Instagram FacebookBy Stephen H Covey
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Book Preview - Disrupt Yourself by Whitney Johnson
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2:55To learn more about Whitney Johnson and Disrupt Yourself please visit: https://whitneyjohnson.com/ The full episode with Whitney will release in December 2021. *** If you like this podcast and the books we discuss it would mean a lot if you left both a positive rating and review ;) Follow on: YouTube Instagram Facebook…
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Book #10 - The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier
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42:08Michael Bungay Stanier is at the forefront of shaping how organizations see coaching as an essential leadership competency. His book The Coaching Habit is the best-selling coaching book of this century, with over a million copies sold. In 2019, he was named the #1 thought leader in coaching. The Advice Trap is his follow-up book that incorporates e…
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Book Preview - The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier
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2:27To learn more about Michael Bungay Stanier and the advice trap you can visit: https://www.mbs.works/best-books-training-for-coaches-leaders-and-mentors/the-advice-trap/ The full episode with Michael will release in November 2021. *** If you like this podcast and the books we discuss it would mean a lot if you left both a positive rating and review …
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Book #9 - The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
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36:09In The Power of Habit, award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. With penetrating intelligence and an ability to distill vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives, Duhigg brings to life a whole new und…
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Book Preview - The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
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2:40To learn more about The Power of Habit visit: https://charlesduhigg.com/books/the-power-of-habit/ The full episode with Charles Duhigg will release the beginning of October 2021. *** If you like this podcast and the books we discuss it would mean a lot if you left both a positive rating and review ;) Follow on: YouTube Instagram Facebook…
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Book #8 - The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey
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1:10:28Stephen M. R. Covey is co-founder of CoveyLink and of the FranklinCovey Global Speed of Trust Practice. A sought-after and compelling keynote speaker and advisor on trust, leadership, ethics, and high performance, he speaks to audiences around the world. He is the New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust, a…
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Book Preview - The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey
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3:37Previewing our next book: The Speed of Trust - The One Thing That Changes Everything by Stephen M.R. Covey The episode with Stephen M.R. Covey will release in August of 2021. Do you have a question about the Speed of Trust or a question about trust in general you'd like to ask Stephen M.R. Covey? Shoot an email to: [email protected] Y…
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We've all had experience with two dramatically different types of leaders. The first type drain intelligence, energy, and capability from the ones around them and always need to be the smartest ones in the room. These are the idea killers, the energy sappers, the diminishers of talent and commitment. On the other side of the spectrum are leaders wh…
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Previewing our next book: Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman The episode with Liz Wiseman will release in May of 2021. You can learn more about Multipliers here. *** If you like this podcast and the books we discuss it would mean a lot if you left both a positive rating and review ;) Follow on: YouTube Instagram …
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Book #6 - The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney
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47:07The 4 Disciplines of Execution is not theory. It is a proven set of practices that represents a new way of thinking essential to thriving in today’s competitive climate. The 4 Disciplines of Execution are used by more than 100,000 teams around the world in business, government, and education, and are changing how teams and organizations achieve the…
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Book Preview - The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney
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2:55Previewing our next book: The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals The episode with Chris McChesney will release the first week of April. To learn more you can watch this five-minute overview. *** If you like this podcast and the books we discuss it would mean a lot if you left both a positive rating and review ;) Follo…
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Book #5 - Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Joseph Grenny
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37:43Backed by thirty years of social science research, Crucial Conversations skills represent the standard in effective communication and the marker of high-performance individuals and organizations everywhere. Whenever you’re not getting the results you want, it’s likely an important conversation either hasn’t happened or hasn’t been handled well. In …
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Book Preview - Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny
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2:49Previewing our next book: Crucial Conversations: Tools For Talking When Stakes Are High The episode with Joseph Grenny will release the first week of March. You can read the first chapter for free here. *** If you like this podcast and the books we discuss it would mean a lot if you left both a positive rating and review ;) Follow on: YouTube Insta…
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What is success? How can I be successful?
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17:45At the end of each interview, this question is posed: "Imagine you were sitting one on one with someone early on in their career and they asked you about success. Both what is success and how to be successful. How would you answer this question?" Hear answers from Sean Covey (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People), Ken Blanchard (One Minute Manag…
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Book #4 - Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
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48:02From Angela: "Grit is passion and perseverance for long-term goals. One way to think about grit is to consider what grit isn’t. Grit isn’t talent. Grit isn’t luck. Grit isn’t how intensely, for the moment, you want something. Instead, grit is about having what some researchers call an ”ultimate concern”–a goal you care about so much that it organiz…
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Book Preview - Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
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2:09Previewing our next book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth The episode with Angela will release on February 1, 2021. Read the book beforehand or check out Angela's podcast with Stephen Dubner: No Stupid Questions *** If you like this podcast and the books we discuss it would mean a lot if you left both a positive rati…
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Book #3 - Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
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46:20"The way of the Essentialist isn’t about getting more done in less time. It’s not about getting less done. It’s about getting only the right things done. It’s about challenging the core assumption of ‘we can have it all’ and ‘I have to do everything’ and replacing it with the pursuit of ‘the right thing, in the right way, at the right time’. It’s a…
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Book Preview - Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg Mckeown
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2:06Previewing our next book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg Mckeown The episode with Greg will release on January 11, 2021. Read his book beforehand or check out Greg's own podcast: What's Essential with Greg Mckeown *** If you like this podcast and the books we discuss it would mean a lot if you left a positive rating and revie…
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Ken Blanchard is considered one of the great thought leaders of our time on management and leadership. He's co-authored over 60 books selling over 21 million copies (best known for The One Minute Manager). This episode is a little different in that rather than focusing on one of Ken's books we discuss the body of his work. Highlights: 4:27 - The wo…
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Book #2 - Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
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45:59Getting Things Done has sold millions of copies since it was first published in 2001 and is considered a must-read when it comes to personal productivity. When you actually read the book however you will find it addresses much more than just being "productive". The author David Allen joins us to discuss the book and some of the key insights from GT…
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Book #1 - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with Sean Covey
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44:47The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of the best selling business and personal development books of all time (over 40 million copies sold in 2020). Stephen R. Covey who wrote the 7 habits passed away in 2012. In his place, we have the honor of hearing from his son Sean Covey who has been heavily involved with the 7 habits for over 25 year…
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A brief introduction regarding what this podcast is about. Highlights: 2:18 - Why the name paradigm shifting books? Follow on: YouTube Instagram FacebookBy Stephen H Covey
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