Actually I did not invent the seven habits, they are universal principles and most of what I wrote about is just common… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
The universal elements are integrity, vision, discipline, passion, governed by conscience. Conscience has been educated through studying and pondering the universal, timeless… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Moral authority comes from following universal and timeless principles like honesty, integrity, treating people with respect. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
I believe that God is the source of all the universal, timeless principles. And to Him, I give all the credit and… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
True leadership is moral authority, not formal authority. Leadership is a choice, not a position. The choice is to follow universal timeless… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Principles always have natural consequences attached to them. There are positive consequences when we live in harmony with the principles. There are… — 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
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
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
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
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 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
