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Paradigm Shifting Books

Paradigm Shifting Books

Stephen H Covey & Britain Covey 69 Episodes Jun 17, 2026

Paradigm Shifting Books is hosted by brothers Stephen H. Covey and Britain Covey, grandsons of author Stephen R. Covey. They explore essential books in personal and professional development, aiming to show how timeless principles can reshape how listeners see the world. The show draws on insights from authors and connects ideas from business, sports, and life. Episodes focus on growth, purpose, and lasting performance across settings like the boardroom and the locker room.

Episodes

Why Being Proactive is the Ultimate Superpower (Replay)
Why Being Proactive is the Ultimate Superpower (Replay) Jun 17, 2026 861 In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, hosts Stephen and Britain Covey explore Habit 1, Be Proactive, from their grandfather Stephen R. Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Featuring archival audio clips of their grandfather teaching in the 1980s and 90s, this "Power Principle" episode reveals the difference between proactive and reactive living. Dr. Covey shares Vi
The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything (Part 2) with Stephen M. R. Covey
The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything (Part 2) with Stephen M. R. Covey Jun 10, 2026 2167 In Part 2 of this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, hosts Stephen and Britain Covey continue their conversation with their father, Stephen M. R. Covey, bestselling author of The Speed of Trust. Picking up where Part 1 left off, this half dives deeper into what high-trust leadership looks like in practice, from boardrooms to family dinner tables, and why the companies that are already good at tru
The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything (Part 1) with Stephen M. R. Covey
The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything (Part 1) with Stephen M. R. Covey Jun 3, 2026 1584 In Part 1 of this 2-part episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, hosts Stephen and Britain Covey sit down with their father, Stephen M. R. Covey, to revisit The Speed of Trust nearly 20 years after it was written. Together, they explore the ideas behind the book, what Stephen M. R. Covey has learned after two decades of teaching trust around the world, and why trust remains one of the most important f
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us with Dan Pink
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us with Dan Pink May 27, 2026 1430 In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, hosts Stephen Covey and Britain Covey dive into Daniel Pink's groundbreaking book Drive, which challenges everything we think we know about what motivates people. They explore why the traditional "carrot and stick" approach to motivation works for some tasks but actively undermines the kind of complex, creative work that defines most of wh
The Maturity Continuum Explained: The Growth Path Most People Miss
The Maturity Continuum Explained: The Growth Path Most People Miss May 20, 2026 907 In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, hosts Stephen and Britain Covey take a deeper dive into one of the foundational ideas behind The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: the maturity continuum. Building on their recent conversation with Dan Coyle about flourishing and human connection, they explore the progression from dependence to independence to interdependence, and why so much of moder
Why We Need Other People to Become Our Best Selves (Part 2) with Daniel Coyle
Why We Need Other People to Become Our Best Selves (Part 2) with Daniel Coyle May 13, 2026 1420 In Part 2 of their conversation on Paradigm Shifting Books, hosts Stephen and Britain Covey dive deeper with bestselling author Dan Coyle into the practical, human side of flourishing. Dan reveals why being a great teammate is actually the highest form of leadership, shares his kids' brilliant insight that "annoyance is the price of community," and explains how AI for all its power
Why We Need Other People to Become Our Best Selves (Part 1) with Daniel Coyle
Why We Need Other People to Become Our Best Selves (Part 1) with Daniel Coyle May 6, 2026 1713 In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, hosts Stephen and Britain Covey sit down with bestselling author Dan Coyle, whose books The Talent Code and The Culture Code have already reshaped how we think about individual growth and team dynamics. Now, with his latest book, Flourish, Dan takes an even bigger step, exploring not just how we perform or collaborate, but how we build truly meaningful l
New Year Reset: Trade Accumulation Goals for Contribution Goals
New Year Reset: Trade Accumulation Goals for Contribution Goals Jan 1, 2026 1100 Happy New Year! In this special episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, hosts Stephen and Britain Covey revisit a foundational principle from their grandfather, Stephen R. Covey, to set the tone for the year: "Life is not about accumulation, it is about contribution."Moving beyond typical New Year's resolutions focused on achievement and acquisition, Stephen and Britain explore why shif
Disrupt Yourself: The S-Curve Framework That Explains Why You Feel Stuck with Whitney Johnson
Disrupt Yourself: The S-Curve Framework That Explains Why You Feel Stuck with Whitney Johnson Dec 24, 2025 1158 In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, hosts Stephen and Britain Covey explore Disrupt Yourself with the author herself, Whitney Johnson, to discuss the powerful framework for understanding personal growth, career evolution, and why progress often feels uncomfortable before it feels rewarding. Drawing on Clayton Christensen’s theory of disruptive innovation, Whitney applies the same principle
The Coaching Habit: 7 Questions Every Leader Must Ask
The Coaching Habit: 7 Questions Every Leader Must Ask Nov 26, 2025 569 In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, Stephen and Britain Covey return to the foundational principles behind Michael Bungay Stanier’s bestselling book The Coaching Habit. Building on their previous conversation about The Advice Trap, they unpack why most people jump too quickly into giving answers and how learning to “stay curious longer” transforms leadership, mentoring, and everyday conver
The Advice Trap: Why You Don’t Know the Real Problem with Michael Bungay Stanier
The Advice Trap: Why You Don’t Know the Real Problem with Michael Bungay Stanier Nov 19, 2025 1262 In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, hosts Stephen and Britain Covey explore Michael Bungay Stanier’s transformative work, The Advice Trap, a companion to his earlier book, The Coaching Habit. Michael delves into the concept of the “Advice Monster,” explaining how the impulse to offer quick solutions often leads to ineffective problem-solving. Instead, he advocates for staying curious longe
What Viktor Frankl Taught Us About Finding Meaning in Suffering
What Viktor Frankl Taught Us About Finding Meaning in Suffering Oct 29, 2025 1075 In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, Stephen and Britain Covey dive into the profound teachings of Viktor Frankl, the legendary Austrian psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor. This episode marks the first in the Legendary Series, where the two highlight timeless authors whose ideas have had a lasting impact. Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning serves as the foundation for a deep exploration of

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