A workbook for crafting your personal mission statement with previously unpublished writing, case studies, food for thought, checklists and practical exercises from celebrated author Stephen R. Covey.At last, a much-anticipated new work from international bestselling author Stephen R. Covey. We are thrilled that GABAL Verlag will be launching Covey's Das Leitbild deines Lebens! (A Mission Statement for Your Life!), in which you can expect:- New, previously unpublished content- Workbook exercises designed to help you to explore your personal mission statement and the meaning and purpose of your life- Approaches that pick up directly where global bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People left off- A deeper exploration of the second habit:'Begin with the end in mind'- Much-needed answers to the pressing questions that occupy all of us- A workbook for anyone striving to live a meaningful life and keep sight of their big goals in the humdrum of the everyday.- Step-by-step guidance to creating your own personal mission statement - packed with important food for thought, fresh ideas and practical exercises.- Powerful motivation for exploring the meaning of life, setting clear goals and realising your ambitions.- Designed as a'guiding light' to keep readers on the path towards their most important goals and dreams.Am I in the right job? How's my private life and what do I really want to achieve? More and more of us are finding ourselves preoccupied by such existential questions. When we think about them, we quickly realise that answers are not at all easy to come by. This workbook by Stephen R. Covey is designed to help you explore the meaning of life and develop your own personal mission statement.The workbook is packed with examples, questions for reflection, food for thought, and practical tips for creating your personal mission statement. Step by step, it will help you to identify what drives you, what you (really, really) want and what makes you truly happy. By the end of it, your personal mission statement will be complete: a guiding light to keep you on the path to a meaningful, effective and successful life.

Stephen Covey was an internationally respected leadership authority, family expert, teacher, organizational consultant, business leader, and author who dedicated his life to teaching principle-centered living and leadership to build both families and organizations. He earned an MBA from Harvard University and a doctorate from Brigham Young University, where he was a professor of organizational behavior and business management and also served as director of university relations and assistant to the president. Stephen was the author of several acclaimed books, including the international bestseller, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", which was named the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century and one of the top-ten most influential management books ever. It has sold more than 50 million copies (print, digital, and audio formats) in more than 40 languages throughout the world. As a father of nine and grandfather of 55, he received the 2003 Fatherhood Award from the National Fatherhood Initiative, which he said was the most meaningful award he ever received. Other awards given to Stephen include the Thomas More College Medallion for continuing service to humanity, Speaker of the Year in 1999, the Sikh's 1998 International Man of Peace Award, the 1994 International Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and the National Entrepreneur of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Stephen was recognized as one of Time magazine's 25 Most Influential Americans and received numerous honorary doctorate degrees. Stephen was the cofounder and vice chairman of FranklinCovey, a global organizational performance improvement firm, with offices serving more than 160 countries. The company shares Stephen's vision and passion to enable greatness in people and organizations throughout the world.