The first principle of ethical power is Purpose. By purpose, I don't mean your objective or intention-something toward which you are always… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
To me, the essence of keeping the soul nourished is obedience to one's conscience. I don't think that the soul can be… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
You may be good, but what are you good for? You've got to be good for something. You've got to be about… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
The solutions to our problems are and always will be based upon universal, timeless, self-evident principles common to every enduring, prospering society… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Being proactive is more than taking initiative. It is recognizing that we are responsible for our own choices and have the freedom… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
If you focus on principles, you empower everyone who understands those principles to act without constant monitoring, evaluating, correcting, or controlling. — 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
Humility is the mother of all virtues. Humility says we are not in control, principles are in control, therefore we submit ourselves… — 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
Principles are the basis for developing a vision and value system for all. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
The character ethic, which I believe to be the foundation of success, teaches that there are basic principles of effective living, and… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
For me, the essence of the great American Dream is spiritual. I believe that our Constitution is inspired and that it is… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
My behavior is a product of my own conscious choices based on principles, rather than a product of my conditions, based on… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Every person in the organization must change inside their hearts and minds, so that they themselves become principle centred. — 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
