Stephen M. R. Covey

One of the world’s most influential voices on trust, leadership, and high performance, Stephen M. R. Covey helps organisations build cultures that accelerate collaboration, strengthen relationships, and drive measurable business results. In his insightful and practical keynotes, the New York Times bestselling author and leadership expert demonstrates how trust is not merely a social virtue, but a powerful economic driver that transforms organisational performance. His work focuses on helping leaders establish, extend, and restore trust in rapidly changing business environments.

Stephen is the cofounder of CoveyLink and the FranklinCovey Global Speed of Trust Practice, and author of the acclaimed bestseller The SPEED of Trust, recognised globally for reshaping how organisations think about trust and leadership. Alongside Greg Link, he also co-authored Smart Trust, exploring how high-trust cultures create prosperity, innovation, and long-term success.

As former CEO of Covey Leadership Center, Stephen led the company through extraordinary growth, nearly doubling revenues to over $110 million while expanding operations into more than 40 countries. Under his leadership, the organisation became one of the world’s largest leadership development companies and significantly increased shareholder value through its merger with Franklin Quest to form FranklinCovey.

Stephen’s practical leadership expertise has made him a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, public sector institutions, and organisations worldwide, helping leaders navigate complex organisational challenges with integrity and clarity.

Beyond his professional achievements, Stephen is deeply committed to family and values-based leadership. His core message is clear: when trust becomes the foundation of leadership and culture, organisations move faster, collaborate better, and achieve extraordinary results.