Stephen Covey quotes

Stephen Covey was an American educator, author, and businessman, widely known for his book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People." His teachings have influenced millions in the fields of leadership, personal development, and organizational effectiveness. He remains a respected figure whose work continues to inspire individuals and organizations worldwide. Here are 200 of his quotes:

In the last analysis, what we are communicates far more eloquently than anything we say or do.

Stephen Covey

Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.

Stephen Covey

Dreams don't work, while you don't work.

Stephen Covey

The way we see the problem is the problem.

Stephen Covey

The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.

Stephen Covey

Remember, to learn and not to do is really not to learn. To know and not to do is really not to know.

Stephen Covey

Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out.

Stephen Covey

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

Stephen Covey

There are three constants in life... Change, Choice and Principles.

Stephen Covey

We are not animals. We are not a product of what has happened to us in our past. We have the power of choice.

Stephen Covey

We are free to choose our actions,... but we are not free to choose the consequences of these actions.

Stephen Covey

Seek first to understand, then to be understood.

Stephen Covey

Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.

Stephen Covey

As long as you think the problem is out there, that very thought is the problem.

Stephen Covey

Self growth is tender; it's holy ground. There's no higher investment.

Stephen Covey

We don't invent our missions, we detect them.

Stephen Covey

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.

Stephen Covey

We are not human beings on a spiritual journey. We are spiritual beings on a human journey.

Stephen Covey

Start with the end in mind.

Stephen Covey

I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.

Stephen Covey

Trust is the glue that holds everything together.

Stephen Covey

Interdependence is a choice only independent people can make.

Stephen Covey