Stephen Covey Quotes
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When you make a commitment to yourself, do so with the clear understanding that you're pledging your integrity.
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Keep in mind that you are always saying "no" to something. If it isn't to the apparent and urgent things in your life, it is probably to the most fundamental, highly important things.
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Two people can see the same thing, disagree, and yet both be right. It's not logical; it's psychological.
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The bottom line is, when people are crystal clear about the most important priorities of the organization and team they work with and prioritized their work around those top priorities, not only are they many times more productive, they discover they have the time they need to have a whole life.
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To live; to love; to learn; and to leave a legacy.
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Perhaps the greatest role of parenting, more than directing and telling children what to do, is helping children connect with their own gifts, particularly conscience.
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Ineffective people live day after day with unused potential.
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Our behavior is governed by principles. Living in harmony with them brings positive consequences; violating them brings negative consequences.
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When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building. Opportunities to then speak openly and to be understood come much more naturally and easily.
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Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out.
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What one thing could you do in your personal and professional life that, if you did on a regular basis, would make a tremendous positive difference in your life? Quadrant II activities have that kind of impact. Our effectiveness takes quantum leaps when we do them.
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We develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and obstacles.
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You can't hold someone accountable for results if you supervise their methods.
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If you want the secondary greatness of recognized talent, focus first on primary greatness of character.
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Be sure that, as you scramble up the ladder of success, it is leaning against the right building.
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Whether you're on a sports team, in an office or a member of a family, if you can't trust one another there's going to be trouble.
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Basing our happiness on our ability to control everything is futile.
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Taking initiative is a form of self-empowerment.
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Prepare your mind and heart before you prepare your speech . What we say may be less important than how we say it.
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I teach people how to treat me by what I will allow.
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Over time, I have come to this simple definition of leadership: Leadership is getting results in a way that inspires trust.
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Love is a verb. Love is something you do: the sacrifices you make, the giving of self. If you want to study love, study those who sacrifice for others. Love - the feeling - is a fruit of love the verb.
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When the trust account is high, communication is easy, instant, and effective.
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We see the world, not as it is, but as we are──or, as we are conditioned to see it.