Stephen Covey Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“For me, the essence of the great American Dream is spiritual. I believe that our Constitution is inspired and that it is based on principles that are timeless and universal. This is the reason why 95% of all written constitutions throughout the world are modeled after our Constitution.”

“Some habits of ineffectiveness are rooted in our social conditioning toward quick-fix, short-term thinking.”

“If you want small changes in your life, work on your attitude. But if you want big and primary changes, work on your paradigm.”

“Leadership is a choice, not a position.”

“People and organizations don't grow much without delegation and completed staff work because they are confined to the capacities of the boss and reflect both personal strengths and weaknesses.”

“Want balance in your life? Then sure, get your own act together, but don't forget four powerful disciplines of execution in your team and organization.”

“Instead, I have an abundance mentality: When people are genuinely happy at the successes of others, the pie gets larger.”

“To learn something but not to do is really not to learn. To know something but not to do is really not to know.”

“Begin with the end in mind.”

“Principles are guidelines for human conduct that are proven to have enduring, permanent value.”