613 Quotes by Stephen R. Covey

The first job of a leader-at work or at home-is to inspire trust. It’s to bring out the best in people by entrusting them with meaningful stewardships, and to create an environment in which high-trust interaction inspires creativity and possibility.

We do make a difference – one way or the other. We are responsible for the impact of our lives. Whatever we do with whatever we have, we leave behind us a legacy for those who follow.

We can act instead of being acted upon.

Most people think of leadership as a position and therefore don’t see themselves as leaders.

Courage isn’t absenct of fear, it is the awareness that something else is important.

Involve people in the problem and work out the solution together.

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

Proactive people carry their own weather with them.

The real beginning of influence comes as others sense you are being influenced by them – when they feel understood by you – that you have listened deeply and sincerely, and that you are open.