Yes! The Stephen Covey blogs are back, and I'm super excited to present you today with the T in Tasks. Now, some of you are probably asking "what is the acronym "tasks?" Well let's get into it. Talents are natural gifts and strengths. Attitudes represent our paradigms -- our ways of seeing, as well as... Continue Reading →
So, this is a follow-up of what I've already written and talked about on my previous blog post. Let's look at some of the people I've come across. You could be the individual who has enormous capabilities, but be lacking in integrity, intent, or results. For instance, you might have tremendous potential....and it remains just... Continue Reading →
Abundance means that there is enough for everybody. The opposite --scarcity -- says that there is only so much to go earound, and if you get it, I won't. While scarcity may be a reality in some areas (such as competitive sports or forced grading curves), in most of the important things in life -... Continue Reading →
Guys, it's a human tendency to rationalize lies. This often happens when we try justifying our intent with others. There were plenty of times where I tried justifying who I was as a teacher and individual.....however, the guy sitting across from me didn't want to hear a cent. Obviously because he had a hidden agenda... Continue Reading →
When we believe people truly are acting in our best interest, we tend to trust them. When we believe that they are not acting in our best interest, we do not trust them. Let me give you an example. I had always gone to a suit shop in old Bangkok. I loved going there to... Continue Reading →
The agenda generally inspires the greatest trust is seeking mutual benefit -- genuinely wanting what's best for everyone involved. It's not just that you care about others; you also genuinely want them to win. Yes, you're seeing a win for yourself; that's natural, desirable, and to be expected. But you're also seeking a win for... Continue Reading →
Motive. Motive is your reason for doing something. It's the "why" that motivates "what." The motive that inspires the greatest trust is genuine caring -- caring about people, caring about purposes, caring about the quality of what you do, caring about society as a whole. Think about it: Are you going to trust someone who... Continue Reading →
We're back with some more Stephen Covey! I've been off for a couple of weeks because of the crazy schedule, but I'm back and on fire as always. In today's blog and podcast episode, it's time to talk about being open. You've probably been around people you consider close-minded or arrogant - people who don't... Continue Reading →
Guys welcome back to another Stephen Covey blog/podcast, and today is a follow up from what we've already done with the questionnaire (last week). So, each part in the questionnaire corresponds to one of the "4 Cores of Credibility." These are the foundational elements that make you believable, both ot yourself and to others. So,... Continue Reading →
This is a wonderful self-analysis questionnaire for all of you out there who are trying to understand if you're "credible." In the questionnaire down below, you need to rate yourself on a scale 1-5. There are two parts for each question: the negative on the left side and positive on the right side. If you're... Continue Reading →
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