Let me begin by saying I listened to the (unabridged) audio version of this book before buying the hard copy. I bought the hard cover book because there are simply so many great business concepts and illustrations that I use to emphasize points I am making.

Simon's book is energizing. While the concepts aren't unheard before, they are presented with punch and power. And the way he has woven great accounts of businesses that implement or ignore these concepts is highly engaging.

In the audio version, you will find that his passionate and articulate delivery is compelling. Exceptional, even. I could hardly wait until my next hour of running to hear more!

Jim Brown, author of The Imperfect Board Member

This is now a classic book for leaders in every walk of life. Don't presume you need to have a DYSFUNCTIONAL team to benefit; the principles apply to every team and offer immediate help to raise the bar, wherever you're at. Read it and improve your team.

We all read books through our own lens. As a coach and consultant to boards of directors, I see The Speed of Trust as essential reading for any leader on any board. Whatever the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and all the other rules and checklists may hope to impose, the fundamental input for effective boards is TRUST. I call it the "currency of the boardroom".

Stephen has taken what is often passed off as "airy-fairy" and made it both tangible and accessible. His superb examples and illustrations from real life help the reader quickly see the empirical evidence that trust truly speeds up everything. Trust saves time -- Trust saves money. Even more, he has identified, explained, and elaborated on 13 behaviors that enable anyone to establish and enhance trust in any relationship.

Building on the legacy that his father has built, the younger Covey gives us all solid advice and important tools to live lives of character. And while many of us may buy this book with the hopes of helping our professional lives, it will immediately impact our personal lives.

You'll want everyone close to you to read it, too. I've already given out several copies!