The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People About the Author About the Author: Stephen R. Covey's educational qualifications include B.S in Business Administration from the University of Utah, Doctorate of Religious Education from Brigham Young University and MBA from Harvard University. He is a self-help author and a speaker. Some of Stephen's other books are Spiritual Roots of Human Relations, Principle Centered Leadership and The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness. Stephen has bagged numerous awards like the Golden Gavel Award, The Sikhs 1998 International Man of Peace Award and the International Entrepreneur of the Year Award.