When 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.
STEPHEN COVEYBefore you wonder “Am I doing things right?” wonder “Am I doing the right things?”
More Stephen Covey Quotes
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To listen with empathy is the most important human skill.
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It’s better to be humbled by the word than by the force of circumstances.
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We must never be too busy to take time to sharpen the saw.
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Being is seeing in the human dimension.
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Most leaders would agree that they’d be better off having an average strategy with superb execution than a superb strategy with poor execution. Those who execute always have the upper hand.
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If we keep doing what we’re doing, we’re going to keep getting what we’re getting.
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One of the most important ways to manifest integrity is to be loyal to those who are not present. In doing so, we build the trust of those who are present.
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Where you are headed is more important than how fast you are going. Rather than always focusing on what’s urgent, learn to focus on what is really important.
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Most people struggle with life balance simply because they haven’t paid the price to decide what is really important to them.
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We immediately become more effective when we decide to change ourselves rather than asking things to change for us.
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You have two ears and one mouth. Use them accordingly.
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The key to success is dedication to life-long learning.
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There are three constants in life, change, choice and principles.
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You can’t talk your way out of a problem you behaved your way into!
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The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.
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