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Stephen Covey quotes about understanding

American Businessman October 24, 1932 – July 16, 2012

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Stephen Covey quote: "If you want to have a more pleasant, cooperative teenager, be..."
If you want to have a more pleasant, cooperative teenager, be a more understanding, emphatic, consistent, loving parent. Stephen Covey
[W]isdom is the child of integrity—being integrated around principles. And integrity is the child of humility and courage. In fact, you could say that humility is the mother of all virtues because humility acknowledges that there are natural laws or principles that govern the universe. They are in charge. Pride teaches us that we are in charge. Humility teaches us to understand and live by principles, because they ultimately govern the consequences of our actions. If humility is the... Stephen Covey
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 Covey
Habit 1: Be Proactive. Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind. Habit 3: Put First Things First. Habit 4: Think Win/Win. Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. Habit 6: Synergize. Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw Stephen Covey
Stephen Covey quote: "Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they..."
Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply. Stephen Covey
Stephen Covey quote: "Seek first to understand, then to be understood."
Seek first to understand, then to be understood. Stephen Covey

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