It takes humility to seek feedback. It takes wisdom to understand it, analyze it and appropriately act on it.
STEPHEN COVEY
STEPHEN COVEY
Stephen Covey on humility
Stephen Covey79 quotes“It takes humility to seek feedback. It takes wisdom to understand it, analyze it and appropriately act on it.”
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