Paradigm Shifting Books
What if 40 books could completely change how you see the world? Join brothers Stephen H. Covey (business) and Britain Covey (NFL veteran), grandsons of renowned author Stephen R. Covey, as they explore the most essential reads in personal and professional development. With insights straight from the authors, you’ll discover how timeless principles apply everywhere - from the boardroom to the locker room. These are the paradigm shifts that unlock growth, purpose, and lasting performance.
Episodes
45 episodes
Grit Isn’t What You Think: The Surprising Truth About Success and Perseverance with Angela Duckworth
In a world that glorifies talent and quick wins, this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books offers a refreshing take on what true success requires. Stephen and Britain Covey revisit Angela Duckworth’s
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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Why Your Brain Is Failing You: The Real Reason You Can't Get Things Done with David Allen
In this episode, Stephen and Britain Covey dive into Getting Things Done (GTD) by David Allen, a groundbreaking book that redefines productivity. They explore how GTD isn’t just about checking off tasks but about creating a trusted sys...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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Why Being Proactive is the Ultimate Superpower
In this episode, Stephen and Britain Covey spotlight one of the most transformational ideas from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Habit 1: Be Proactive. Featuring rare, archival audio from Stephen R. Covey himself, this episode explores...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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What We Learned from Skipping Life’s Most Important Moments (Essentialism by Greg McKeown)
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-...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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What Most People Get Wrong About The 7 Habits with Stephen M.R. Covey
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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Why We Almost Didn't Relaunch This Podcast
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, revea...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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Book #15 Presence by Amy Cuddy
Unlocking Confidence and Presence with Amy CuddyIn 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 B...
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Book Preview - Presence by Amy Cuddy
Previewing ‘Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges’ by Amy CuddyIn this preview episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, Stephen and Britain Covey set the stage for their upcoming interview with Amy Cuddy, t...
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Book Application - Trust & Inspire by Stephen M.R. Covey
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 inspir...
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Book #14 Trust & Inspire by Stephen M.R. Covey
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...
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Book Preview - Trust & Inspire by Stephen M.R. Covey
Previewing 'Trust and Inspire' by Stephen M.R. Covey - A Paradigm Shift in LeadershipStephen & Britain preview 'Trust and Inspire' by Stephen M.R. Covey, a groundbreaking book on leadership. The hosts discuss the book's relevance in ...
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Book Application - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Applying the Seven Habits: Integrity and Inside-Out ChangeIn 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 ...
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Book #1 - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with Stephen M.R. Covey
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 ...
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Book Preview - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
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 grandfath...
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18:00
Book Application - The Fearless Mind by Dr. Craig Manning
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 appli...
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Book #13 - The Fearless Mind by Dr. Craig Manning
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...
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Book Preview - The Fearless Mind by Dr. Craig Manning
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 fea...
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Season 2 - Introducing Britain Covey
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 E...
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Things that are important but not urgent
A quick update at the start of 2023. Upcoming episodes outlook and my personal resolution for 2023!
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2022 Paradigm Shifting Books Podcast Outlook
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 ;)
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Book #12 - Drive by Daniel Pink
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...
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Book #11 - Disrupt Yourself by Whitney Johnson
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...
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Book Preview - Drive by Daniel Pink
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 l...
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Book Preview - Disrupt Yourself by Whitney Johnson
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 ...
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Book #10 - The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier
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,...
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