Stephen R. Covey to Join the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University

LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jon M. Huntsman School of Business announced today that Stephen R. Covey, an internationally recognized authority on leadership and a best-selling author, has agreed to join its faculty as a tenured, full professor at Utah State University and the first incumbent of the Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Chair in Leadership.

Dean Douglas D. Anderson called this great news for students at the Huntsman School of Business and predicted it will give the school added momentum as it continues to emphasize the importance of innovative, ethical leadership.

Dr. Covey is best known for his book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People." His books have sold more than 20 million copies in 38 languages and "Forbes" named the 7 Habits book one of the top 10 most influential management books ever written.

"Dr. Covey's life's work has been to teach principle-centered leadership and that is a key part of what we do here at the Huntsman School of Business," Anderson said. "The work we will do with him will leave a legacy in the lives of our students."

Dr. Covey said, "Because of its deep commitment to the long-term promotion of universal, timeless principles of success in life and business—principles such as integrity, trust and service—I'm thrilled to associate myself with the Huntsman School. They understand that by instilling in today's students a principled, new mindset and skill-set, they will produce generations of leaders who will serve and lead their families and communities with greatness."

In 2007, Jon M. Huntsman donated $25 million to the Huntsman School of Business and pledged to support its ongoing efforts to become a top-tier business school.  "Stephen R. Covey is the ideal individual to help lift the school of business to a position of leadership among America's premier institutions," Huntsman said.  "His insights will generate a wave of leaders educated specifically to manage ethics-based organizations which practice trust and exemplify integrity."

Covey is co-founder and vice chairman of FranklinCovey, a firm with offices in 123 countries. Covey will continue to travel the world working directly with leaders and organizations that seek guidance implementing the principles he teaches. Covey was recognized in 1996 as one of "Time" magazine's 25 most influential Americans and one of "Sales and Marketing Management's" top 25 power brokers.

"Dr. Covey believes in living his life in crescendo," Anderson said. "This means his best years and our best years are ahead. We look forward to the amazing and innovative things we'll be able to do together."

The Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University seeks to inspire and equip students to become innovative, ethical leaders with refined analytical skills that will help them understand and succeed in the global marketplace. More information on the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, The Shingo Prize and Stephen R. Covey's work, visit: www.huntsman.usu.edu - www.shingoprize.org - www.stephencovey.com - www.franklincovey.com.

SOURCE Jon M. Huntsman School of Business