Stephen R. Covey
Author of leadership principles.
7 quotes in this collection. Read them below, share your favourites, or follow the related links to explore similar voices.
All quotes by Stephen R. Covey
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“Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication.”
Meaning: Trust forms the foundation of all relationships and communication. Without trust, collaboration fails and misunderstandings grow. -
“Synergy is what happens when one plus one equals ten or a hundred.”
Meaning: Collaboration multiplies results. Working together creates outcomes far greater than individual efforts. -
“Effective leadership is putting first things first.”
Meaning: Great leaders focus on priorities and essential tasks rather than distractions. -
“Our character is basically a composite of our habits.”
Meaning: Repeated actions shape who we are. Habits define long-term character. -
“You cannot talk your way out of problems you behaved your way into.”
Meaning: Actions have consequences, and resolving issues requires changed behavior, not just words. -
“Private victory precedes public victory.”
Meaning: Covey explains that personal discipline and self-mastery must come before external success and recognition. -
“The way we see the problem is the problem.”
Meaning: Perspective shapes reality. Changing how we view challenges can transform solutions.