613 Quotes by Stephen R. Covey

I am personally convinced that one person can be a change catalyst, a ‘transformer’ in any situation, any organization. Such an individual is yeast that can leaven an entire loaf. It requires vision, initiative, patience, respect, persistence, courage, and faith to be a transforming leader.

There are three constants in life: change, choice and principles.

Values determine behavior; Principles determine the consequences of behavior.

Humility is the mother of all virtues. Humility says we are not in control, principles are in control, therefore we submit ourselves to principles. Pride says that we are in control, and since our values govern our behavior, we can simply do life our way.

Link yourself to your potential, not to your past.

Consequences are governed by principles, and behavior is governed by values; therefore, value principles!

Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.

A personal mission statement becomes the DNA for every other decision we make.

Success is when you realize obstacles you face are challenges to help you become better – and your response equals the challenge.