Primary Greatness: Summary Review
This is a summary review of Primary Greatness containing key details about the book.
What is Primary Greatness About?
Primary Greatness: The 12 Levers of Success" is a book by Stephen Covey that explores the principles and habits of successful individuals. Primary Greatness helps individuals identify their innate strengths and apply them to achieve personal and professional success.
In this book, the author lays out the 12 levers of success that willl lead to a life of primary greatness: Integrity, Contribution, Sacrifice, Service, Responsibility, Loyalty, Reciprocity, Diversity, Learning and Renewal, For the first time, Covey defines each of these 12 qualities and how they can be leveraged and enacted in your daily life to lead you to success and happiness.
Summary Points & Takeaways from Primary Greatness
Some key summary points and takeaways from the book include:
* The book provides a comprehensive overview of the 12 levers of success, which include character, relationships, knowledge, and skills.
* The author argues that success is a result of focusing on primary greatness, or developing the core principles and habits that drive personal and professional success.
* Primary Greatness covers the basics of personal leadership, including the importance of self-awareness, self-mastery, and personal vision.
* The author also provides insights into the role of relationships in personal and professional success, and provides advice on how individuals can effectively build and maintain strong relationships.
* The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various skills and knowledge required for personal and professional success, including communication, problem-solving, and innovation.
* Primary Greatness provides case studies and examples of individuals who have successfully leveraged the 12 levers of success to achieve personal and professional success, and provides insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing these principles.
* The author also provides advice on how individuals can overcome common obstacles to success, such as fear, procrastination, and self-doubt, and provides insights into the role of personal growth and development in achieving primary greatness.
* In conclusion, Primary Greatness is a comprehensive guide to the principles and habits of successful individuals, and provides a roadmap for personal and professional success.
Who is the author of Primary Greatness?
Stephen Richards Covey was an American educator, author, businessman, and keynote speaker. His most popular book is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Book Details
- Print length: 224 pages
- Genre: Self Help, Business, Nonfiction
Primary Greatness Chapters
Chapter 1:How to achieve primary greatness. The secret life ; Character : the source of primary greatness ; How to align yourself to principles ; Staying on true north ; Reprogramming your thinking
Chapter 2:12 levers of success. The lever of integrity ; The lever of contribution ; The lever of priority ; The lever of sacrifice ; The lever of service ; The lever of responsibility ; The lever of loyalty ; The lever of reciprocity ; The lever of diversity ; The lever of learning ; The lever of renewal ; The lever of teaching
What do critics say?
Here's what one of the prominent reviewers had to say about the book: "Dr. Covey’s teachings have been instrumental in shaping both my personal and professional life. The 12 levers outlined in Primary Greatness outline a clear path for anyone to achieve success. This is a wonderful book filled with incredible nuggets and wisdom.” — Kevin Turner, COO, Microsoft
* The editor of this summary review made every effort to maintain information accuracy, including any published quotes, chapters, or takeaways. If you're interested in furthering your personal development, I invite you to check out my list of favorite personal development books page. On this page, you'll find a curated list of books that have personally impacted my life, each with a summary and key lessons.
Chief Editor
Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.
