Would you not agree that relationships are built on trust? Would you not also agree that most individuals think more in terms… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Fulfilling the four needs in an integrated way is like combining elements in chemistry. When we reach a "critical mass" of integration,… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
As a principle-centered person you try to stand apart from the emotion of the situation and from other factors that would act… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Executives need to understand the economic benefits of trust dividend, especially when the behavior is real, not artificially or superficially created as… — 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
There are certain things that are fundamental to human fulfillment. The essence of these needs is captured in the phrase 'to live,… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
I am fortunate to have a very helpful team that enables me to spend time doing things that are important but not… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
'Efficient' scheduling and control of time are often counterproductive. The efficiency focus creates expectations that clash with the opportunities to develop rich… — 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
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
Employers and business leaders need people who can think for themselves - who can take initiative and be the solution to problems. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Brands need to reinvent themselves from time to time to stay relevant. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
The amateur salesman sells products; the professional sells solutions to needs and problems. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Fulfilling the four needs [spiritual, mental, physical, social] in an integrated way is like combining elements in chemistry. When we reach a… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
To achieve goals you've never achieved before, you need to start doing things you've never done before. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
If we want to make relatively minor changes in our lives, we can perhaps appropriately focus on our attitudes and behaviors. But… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
The need to leave a legacy is our spiritual need to have a sense of meaning, purpose, personal congruence, and contribution. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Humility is the mother of all virtues: the humble in spirit progress and are blessed because they willingly submit to higher powers… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
The bottom line is, when people are crystal clear about the most important priorities of the organization and team they work with… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Retire from your job but never from meaningful projects. If you want to live a long life, you need eustress, that is,… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
You basically get what you reward. If you want to achieve the goals and reflect the values in your mission statement, then… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Satisfied needs do not motivate. It's only the unsatisfied need that motivates. Next to physical survival, the greatest need of a human… — 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