The fire inside people is like a match; the way to ignite that flame is initially through friction, then other matches are… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage—pleasantly, smilingly, nonapologetically, to say “no” to other things. And… — 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
One of the best ways to educate our hearts is to look at our interaction with other people, because our relationships with… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
It's a fact that more people watch television and get their information that way than read books. I find new technology and… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
An empowered organization is one in which individuals have the knowledge, skill, desire, and opportunity to personally succeed in a way that… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Win-win is a belief in the Third Alternative. It's not your way or my way; it's a better way, a higher way. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
The most effective way I know to begin with the end in mind is to develop a personal mission statement or philosophy… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
One of the most important ways to manifest integrity is to be loyal to those who are not present. In doing so,… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Almost every significant breakthrough is the result of a courageous break with traditional ways of thinking. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Whenever you experience stress of any kind, look into yourself and ask, In what way am I compromising my innermost values in… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
We do make a difference - one way or the other. We are responsible for the impact of our lives. Whatever we… — 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
Network marketing has come of age. It's undeniable that it has become a way to entrepreneurship and independence for millions of people — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Over time, I have come to this simple definition of leadership: Leadership is getting results in a way that inspires trust. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
What difference would a clear vision of my principles, values, and ultimate objectives make in the way I spend my time? — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
The best way to develop courage is to set a goal and achieve it, make a promise and keep it. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
The only way we can handle change around us is to know what is changeless about ourselves — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Peace of mind comes when your life is in harmony with true principles and values and in no other way. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
An empowered organisation is one in which individuals have the knowledge, skill, desire, and opportunity to personally succeed in a way that… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Nevertheless, the only way we can move from where we are now to where we would like to be is to accept… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
When life does not go our way or we inadvertently make a mistake, it is so easy to make excuses, place blame… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
In many situations involving service recovery - the problem itself became the catalyst for the creation of even greater trust as the… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
We could not have gotten where we are without coming the way we came. — 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
