Can do Quote by Stephen Covey
“When we say that leadership is a choice, it basically means you can choose the level of initiative you want to exercise in response to the question, ‘What is the best I can do under the given circumstances?’”
About This Quote
Source Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, 1989
Leadership is a deliberate decision to act with the highest possible initiative given circumstances.
In simple terms: Leadership is choosing how much effort to put in.
Key Takeaway
Choose to act at your best level.
Themes
leadership
choice
initiative
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- crisis management
- project planning
- personal goal setting
Key Concepts
decision theory
personal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What level of initiative are you currently exercising?
- How can you increase your impact within existing limits?
A Different Perspective
Sometimes external constraints limit how much initiative is feasible.
