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May 6, 2009
World-renowned personal effectiveness expert Dr. Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” was warmly welcomed by several hundred
Chattanooga business, community and education leaders at the Chatanoogan, Wednesday, May 6, 2009.
Dr. Covey was the special guest of Kenco Logistic Services, LLC (http://www.kencogroup.com), one of the most respected names in the third-party logistics industry and a major Chattanooga-based employer.
According to Kenco Chairman, Jim Kennedy, III, “Kenco is very pleased that the
Chattanooga business community welcomed the opportunity to hear Dr. Covey, one of the most internationally respected and sought-after leadership authorities of our time. His emphasis on utilizing foundational principles to improve ones effectiveness is a timely, positive approach that will help us all through the present economic turbulence.”
Kennedy added, “He is a teacher, expert and organizational consultant whose methodologies have dramatically improved organizations and benefited millions in business, government and schools.”
Dr. Covey discussed the concept “Leadership is a Choice, Not a Position,” taken from his book, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness.
In addition to being the author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which has sold 15 million copies, Covey is the author of several other acclaimed books, including his new book, The Leader in Me:
How
Schools and Parents Around the World are Inspiring Greatness, One Child at a Time. He has been recognized as one of Time magazine’s 25 most influential Americans and is the vice-chairman of Franklin Covey Co., a global leader in organizational and personal effectiveness, with offices in more than over 148 countries.
About Kenco Logistic Services
Kenco Logistic Services is one of the nation's leading third-party logistics providers (3PL) managing over 100 facilities and 25 million square feet of warehouse space in 31 states and
Canada. Kenco currently provides logistic services for many industry leading, Fortune 100 companies such as Whirlpool, GlaxoSmithKline, Cummins, and General Mills. Kenco specializes in facilities and services for the pharmaceutical, automotive, food, textile, and appliance industries.
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