Stephen Covey

There are certain things that are fundamental to human fulfillment. The essence of these needs is captured in the phrase ‘to live, to love, to learn, to leave a legacy.’ The need to leave a legacy is our spiritual need to have a sense of meaning, purpose, personal congruence, and contribution.

Stephen Covey

To deal only with the superficial trivia without seeing deeper, more tender issues is to trample on the sacred ground of another’s heart.

Stephen Covey

To touch the soul of another human being is to walk on holy ground.

Stephen Covey

True discipline means channeling our best hours into first-order objectives, and that means being a nonconformist in the best sense.

Stephen Covey

True greatness will be achieved through the abundant mind that works selflessly – with mutual respect, for mutual benefit.

Stephen Covey

True independence of character empowers us to act rather than be acted upon.

Stephen Covey

Unfortunately, too many executives believe the myths about trust. Myths like how trust is soft and is merely a social virtue. The reality is that trust is hard-edged and is an economic driver.

Stephen Covey

Unless people feel that they are accepted and that they have a right to express their feelings without fear of embarrassment or ridicule, all they will do is react and rebel and struggle for their identity.

Stephen Covey

We accomplish all that we do through delegation – either to time or to other people.

Stephen Covey

We are either the second creation of our own proactive design, or we are the second creation of other people’s agendas, of circumstances, or of past habits.

Stephen Covey