Unless people feel that they are accepted and that they have a right to express their feelings without fear of embarrassment or… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Passion is the fire, enthusiasm and courage that an individual feels when she is doing something she loves while accomplishing worthy ends,… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
If I really want to improve my situation, I can work on the one thing over which I have control-myself. I can… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Our struggle to put first things first can be characterized by the contrast between two powerful tools that direct us: the clock… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
The more people rationalize cheating, the more it becomes a culture of dishonesty. And that can become a vicious, downward cycle. Because… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
If my sense of security lies in my reputation or in the things I have, my life will be in a constant… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
The more authentic you become, the more genuine in your expression, particularly regarding personal experiences and even self-doubts, the more people can… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Listen to your conscience regarding something that you simply know you should do, then start small on it - make a promise… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
When you engage in a work that taps your talent and fuels your passion-that rises out of a great need in the… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
The more deeply you understand other people, the more you will appreciate them, the more reverent you will feel about them. To… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
People behave more on the basis of how they feel than how they think; unless there are good feelings between people, it… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Until we take how we see ourselves (and how we see others) into account, we will be unable to understand how others… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
'In empathic listening you listen with your ears, but you also, and more importantly, listen with you eyes and with your heart.… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Only 20 percent of employees working in large organizations surveyed feel their strengths are in play every day. Thus, eight our of… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Almost all of the world-class athletes and other peak performers are visualizers. They see it; they feel it; they experience it before… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Principles are natural laws that are external to us and that ultimately control the consequences of our actions. Values are internal and… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
My temptation is emotional, and resisting will further my needed weight loss and strengthen my character. Furthermore, nothing tastes as good as… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
You can't have the fruits without the roots. It's the principle of sequencing: Private Victories proceed Public Victories. Self-mastery and self-discipline are the foundation… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Empathic listening takes time, but it doesn't take anywhere near as much time as it takes to back up and correct misunderstandings when you're… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
The fire inside people is like a match; the way to ignite that flame is initially through friction, then other matches are lit through… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
In a very real sense, there are only two roles in organisations: customers and suppliers. Everybody functions simultaneously in both roles, whether inside or… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
To blame and accuse other people, is to choose to empower them, to control us. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
If you are an effective manager of your self, your discipline comes from within; it is a function of your independent will. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
I believe in Coach Louis Wong. He is so much more than just a football coach. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Most people struggle with life balance simply because they haven't paid the price to decide what is really important to them. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Highly proactive people don't blame circumstances, conditions, or conditioning for their behavior. Their behavior is a product of their own conscious choice. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
When it comes to developing character strength, inner security and unique personal and interpersonal talents and skills in a child, no institution can or… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Most people define greatness through wealth and popularity and position in the corner office. But what I call everyday greatness comes from character and… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
