Stephen Covey on Wisdom Quotes

"A win-win mindset is a belief in the third alternative—a solution that is better than what either side proposed."

"Between what happens to us and how we react, there is a space where we choose our own growth and freedom."

"By focusing on our circle of influence rather than our circle of concern, we expand our power to change."

"Effective leadership is about putting first things first and having the discipline to say no to the unimportant."

"Effective people are not problem-minded; they are opportunity-minded and focus on solutions."

"Growth requires the constant renewal of your physical, mental, social, and spiritual dimensions."

"If we are to succeed in an interdependent world, we must master the art of cooperation and synergy."

"If we don't take time to sharpen the saw, we eventually lose the capacity to cut through life's challenges."

"Leadership is the art of communicating a person's worth so clearly that they begin to see it in themselves."

"Listen with the primary goal of understanding the other person rather than preparing your own response."

"Management is about doing things right; leadership is about making sure you are doing the right things."

"Our character is essentially a composite of our habits, which have a powerful impact on our destiny."

"Proactivity means taking responsibility for your life rather than blaming your circumstances or conditions."

"Real influence is born out of empathy and the sincere desire to help others achieve their own goals."

"Start every task with a clear understanding of your destination so that every step is in the right direction."

"Synergy occurs when we realize that the whole can be much greater than the sum of its individual parts."

"The most important work you will ever do will be within the four walls of your own home."

"The way we see the problem is the problem; we must shift our perspective to find the real solution."

"To achieve a public victory, one must first master the private victory of self-discipline and character."

"To find your voice, you must look for the intersection of your talent, passion, need, and conscience."

"True effectiveness is a result of character, not just the social techniques we use to interact with others."

"Trust is the highest form of human motivation; it brings out the very best in people."

"We are not our feelings; we are the masters of our feelings and can choose how we use them."

"We build an emotional bank account with others through small acts of kindness and keeping commitments."

"We see the world not as it truly is, but through the lens of our own paradigms and experiences."

"When you live by principles, you create a steady compass that guides you through any changing environment."

"Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning if you listen with empathy."