Stephen Covey Quotes
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Most people say their main fault is a lack of discipline. On deeper thought, I believe this is not the case. The basic problem is that their priorities have not become deeply planted in their hearts and minds.
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While you can think in terms of efficiency in dealing with time, a principle-centered person thinks in terms of effectiveness in dealing with people.
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To change ourselves effectively, we first had to change our perceptions.
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Vital to quality of life is the ability to work together, learn from each other, and help each other grow.
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Involve people in the problem and work out the solution together.
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We're often so busy cutting through the undergrowth we don't even realise we're in the wrong jungle.
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Nothing is as fast as the speed of trust. Nothing is as fulfilling as a relationship of trust. Nothing is as inspiring as an offering of trust. Nothing is as profitable as the economics of trust. Nothing has more influence than a reputation of trust.
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If you don't choose to do it in leadership time up front, you do it in crisis management time down the road.
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Principles are the basis for developing a vision and value system for all.
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Consult the wisdom of your heart as well as your mind.
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Leadership without mutual trust is a contradiction in terms.
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Before you wonder "Am I doing things right?" wonder "Am I doing the right things?"
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When I started teaching I realized that I had never had such a level of satisfaction and such a feeling of fulfillment and sense of contribution. Just like that. But, usually it's more cumulative, slow, evolutionary and less revolutionary.
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When we value correct principles, we have truth - a knowledge of things as they are.
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I am fortunate to have a very helpful team that enables me to spend time doing things that are important but not necessarily urgent. People who have no such team need to also make these larger decisions so that they can cheerfully say No to that which is urgent but not important.
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You can retire from a job, but don't ever retire from making extremely meaningful contributions in life.
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It is one thing to make a mistake, and quite another thing not to admit it.
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You can't be successful with other people if you haven't paid the price of success with yourself.
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Live your life by a compass, not a clock.
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As you begin to think more in terms of importance, you begin to see time differently.
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It is possible to be busy-very busy-without being very effective.
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Make time for planning: Wars are won in the general's tent.
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I teach people how to treat me by what I will allow.
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If you don't let a teacher know what level you are -- by asking a question, or revealing your ignorance -- you will not learn or grow