Stephen Covey

Treat them all the same by treating them differently.

— Stephen Covey

When people have a real sense of legacy, a sense of mattering, a sense of contribution, it seems to tap into the…

— Stephen Covey

People with a scarcity mentality think there is only so much in the world to go around. It's as if they see…

— Stephen Covey

Perhaps the most important vision of all is develop a sense of self, a sense of your own destiny, a sense of…

— Stephen Covey

Management works in the system; leadership works on the system.

— Stephen Covey

If my sense of security lies in my reputation or in the things I have, my life will be in a constant…

— Stephen Covey

The environment you fashion out of your thoughts, your beliefs, your ideals, your philosophy is the only climate you will ever live…

— Stephen Covey

You can't have the fruits without the roots.

— Stephen Covey

Quality relationships are built on principles, especially the principle of trust.

— Stephen Covey

Trust is the highest form of human motivation. It brings out the very best in people. But it takes time and patience.

— Stephen Covey

At the core, there is one simple, overarching reason why so many people remain unsatisfied in their work and why most organisations…

— Stephen Covey

To live; to love; to learn; and to leave a legacy.

— Stephen Covey

What difference would a clear vision of my principles, values, and ultimate objectives make in the way I spend my time?

— Stephen Covey

“The great obstacle to communication is the tendency to constantly evaluate or moralize with others, creating in them a fear to speak…

— Stephen Covey

We must never be too busy to take time to sharpen the saw.

— Stephen Covey

The challenge is not to manage time, but to manage ourselves.

— Stephen Covey

People are your most valuable asset. Only people can be made to appreciate in value.

— Stephen Covey

Actually I did not invent the seven habits, they are universal principles and most of what I wrote about is just common…

— Stephen Covey

When your happiness comes primarily from the happiness of others, you know you have moved from a 'me' experience to a 'we'…

— Stephen Covey

Once you have a clear picture of your priorities - that is values, goals, and high leverage activities - organize around them.

— Stephen Covey

The reality is that everybody makes mistakes. The issue isn't whether you will make them, it's what you will do about them.…

— Stephen Covey

The proactive approach to a mistake is to acknowledge it instantly, correct and learn from it. This literally turns a failure into…

— Stephen Covey

If you want to have a more pleasant, cooperative teenager, be a more understanding, empathic, consistent, loving parent. If you want to…

— Stephen Covey

Self-awareness is our capacity to stand apart from ourselves and examine our thinking, our motives, our history, our scripts, our actions, and…

— Stephen Covey

Principles don't die. They aren't here one day and gone the next. They can't be destroyed by fire, earthquake or theft. Principles…

— Stephen Covey