Stephen Covey

“Synergy is what happens when one plus one equals ten or a hundred or even a thousand! It's the profound result when two or more respectful human beings determine to go beyond their preconceived ideas to meet a great challenge.”

“Accountability breeds response-ability.”

“Begin with the end in mind.”

“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.”

“A cardinal principle of Total Quality escapes too many managers: you cannot continuously improve interdependent systems and processes until you progressively perfect interdependent, interpersonal relationships.”

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

“What is common sense isn't common practice.”

“If we keep doing what we're doing, we're going to keep getting what we're getting.”

“Our character is basically a composite of our habits. Because they are consistent, often unconcious patterns, they constantly, daily, express our character.”

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

“The bottom line is, when people are crystal clear about the most important priorities of the organization and team they work with and prioritized their work around those top priorities, not only are they many times more productive, they discover they have the time they need to have a whole life.”

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

“I believe in this concept that you learn by teaching.”

“Stop setting goals. Goals are pure fantasy unless you have a specific plan to achieve them.”

“Light is the greatest disinfectant in nature and also in organizations.”

“Despite all our gains in technology, product innovation and world markets, most people are not thriving in the organizations they work for.”

“Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall.”

“One of the things that I have admired about India is the spiritualism of the people.”

“There's strong data that, within companies, the No. 1 reason for ethical violations is the pressure to meet expectations, sometimes unrealistic expectations.”

“Your most important work is always ahead of you, never behind you.”