In 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 behind the message. Together, the hosts explore how essentialism isn't just about time management; it's a fundamental paradigm shift. They unpack how ...
Jul 09, 2025•28 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In 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 personal development books of all time. The episode dives deep into how the habits evolved over time, why paradigms matter more than behavior, and how p...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In 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 Stanley"), while both hosts explore their grandfather Stephen R. Covey's timeless wisdom about paradigm shifts and why changing your perspective alters eve...
Jun 25, 2025•20 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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 show up authentically and confidently in life’s most demanding moments. Amy shares fascinating insights from her research, including how body language...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 14 min
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 transformed the way we think about confidence and personal power. They explore the concept of “presence,” likening it to an inner strength that allows y...
Nov 21, 2024•12 min
In 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 practical applications of stewardship agreements and how these methods can revolutionize leadership both in corporate settings and at home. 00:00 Intr...
Nov 19, 2024•17 min
Exploring 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 on hierarchies and compliance from people. But because of the changing nature of the world, the workforce, work itself, and the choices we have for wh...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Previewing '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 educational environments. The book proposes a shift from the traditional 'command and control' style to a 'trust and inspire' model, essential in today's...
Aug 15, 2024•15 min
Applying 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 preceding public victory. They delve into examples of integrity from movies like 'Gladiator' and 'Braveheart', and real-world stories like that of...
Aug 01, 2024•21 min
Exploring 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 Stephen M.R. Covey brings from his professional and familial experiences, and the evolution of paradigms and principles central to the book. The discussion...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Previewing 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 interview, which will delve deeper into the origins and core concepts of the book. Listeners are encouraged to send in their questions! 00:00 Why review ...
Jun 27, 2024•18 min
Applying 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 journaling to boost self-awareness and how focusing on the process rather than the outcome can build a resilient mindset. Notable stories and quotes, such as ...
Jun 20, 2024•16 min
Unlocking 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 significance of building skills upon those strengths. Both hosts, and notably Britain Covey in his NFL career relate personal experiences of overcoming anxiet...
Jun 12, 2024•54 min
Exploring '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 book, emphasizing task-oriented versus ego-oriented mindsets. Also some of the questions we want to ask Dr. Manning, including what it’s been like workin...
Jun 11, 2024•12 min
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 influence of their grandfather, Stephen R. Covey. Together, they delve into the inspiration for the podcast and the powerful lessons they hope to share...
Jun 10, 2024•15 min
A quick update at the start of 2023. Upcoming episodes outlook and my personal resolution for 2023!
Jan 11, 2023•7 min
The 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 ;)
Mar 03, 2022•3 min
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 been translated into 42 languages, and have sold millions of copies around the world. He lives in Washington, DC, with his family. For this episode, we ...
Dec 31, 2021•44 min
Whitney 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 Christensen. She has coached alongside the renowned Marshall Goldsmith, selected by Goldsmith in 2017 as a Top 15 Coach out of a pool of more than 17,000 can...
Dec 21, 2021•38 min
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 Facebook...
Dec 09, 2021•3 min
To 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...
Dec 08, 2021•3 min
Michael 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 everything great about The Coaching Habit and expands it even further. Michael founded Box of Crayons, a learning and development company that helps or...
Nov 29, 2021•42 min
To 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 ;) Follow on: YouTube Instagram Facebook...
Nov 05, 2021•2 min
In 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 understanding of human nature and its potential for transformation. At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exerci...
Oct 04, 2021•36 min
To 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...
Sep 08, 2021•3 min
Stephen 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 , and coauthor of the #1 Amazon bestseller Smart Trust . He advocates that nothing is as fast as the speed of trust and that the ability to establish, g...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Previewing 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] You can learn more about The Speed of Trust here. *** If you like this podcast and the books we discuss it would mean a lot if you left both a positive...
Jun 14, 2021•4 min
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 who use their intelligence to amplify the smarts and capabilities of the people around them. When these leaders walk into a room, lightbulbs go off over...
May 12, 2021•59 min
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 Facebook...
Apr 26, 2021•3 min
The 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 their most important goals. The 4 Disciplines of Execution is a simple, repeatable, and proven formula for executing your most important strategic priori...
Apr 07, 2021•47 min
