You can’t change the fruit without changing the root.
STEPHEN COVEYWhen you really listen to another person from their point of view, and reflect back to them that understanding, it’s like giving them emotional oxygen.
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You have two ears and one mouth. Use them accordingly.
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We judge ourselves by our intentions. And others by their actions.
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Prepare your mind and heart before you prepare your speech. What we say may be less important than how we say it.
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Whenever you experience stress of any kind, look into yourself and ask, In what way am I compromising my innermost values in this situation?
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Seek to understand before you seek to be understood.
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Life is not accumulation, it is about contribution.
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There is so much we can do to render service, to make a difference in the world – no matter how large or small our circle of influence.
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Make small commitments and keep them. Be a light, not a judge. Be a model, not a critic. Be a part of the solution, not the problem.
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Leadership is a choice, not a position.
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I teach people how to treat me by what I will allow.
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See every problem as an opportunity to exercise creative energy.
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If the ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step we take just gets us to the wrong place faster.
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The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.
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To listen with empathy is the most important human skill.
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Don’t get buried in the thick of thin things.
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