Stephen Richards Covey was an American educator, author, businessman and motivational speaker. His most popular book was The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
Born: October 24, 1932, Salt Lake City
Died: July 16, 2012, Idaho Falls
Spouse: Sandra Covey
Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out.
Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.
Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.
The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.
I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.
I teach people how to treat me by what I will allow.The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.
There are three constants in life… change, choice and principles.
Live out of your imagination, not your history.
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Habit 1: Be Proactive
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand
Habit 6: Synergize
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
It’s easy to say no, when ther’s a deeper yes burning inside.
To touch the soul of another human being is to walk on holy ground.
Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.
Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.
