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Predictable Results in Unpredictable Times, by Stephen R. Covey and Bob Whitman with Breck England, is a book that discusses how a business can win in any environment. Summary of the Book If there is one thing that is certain about the ever-changing business scenarios, it is uncertainty. And yet, a few organizations tend to thrive and excel regardless of the conditions. This book offers practical guidelines for your business to be one of them. It discusses four key principles: excellent execution, high trust levels with all stakeholders, achieving more with less, and transforming fear into engagement. The authors have drawn on their decades of experiences and have compiled this book for those who wish to excel in their areas of business. About the Authors Stephen Richards Covey was an American writer, businessman, trainer and keynote speaker. He has also written: First Things First, Principle-Centered Leadership, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families, The 8th Habit, and The Leader In Me — How Schools and Parents Around the World are Inspiring Greatness, One Child at a Time. A graduate of the University of Utah, Covey obtained his MBA from Harvard University and his Doctorate of Religious Education from Brigham Young University. A Phi Beta Kappa fraternity member, he was a professor at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University at the time of his death. Bob Whitman is the president and CEO of FranklinCovey. He is also a successful private-equity investor. Dr. Breck England has 20 years of experience in consulting with well-known corporations, mainly focussing on their strategic planning and communication challenges.