THE ONE THING THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

Monday, December 19, 2011


(The following is from Stephen M.R. Covey's excellent book THE SPEED OF TRUST.)

There is one thing that is common to every individual, relationship, team, family, organization, nation, economy, and civilization throughout the world---one thing which, if removed, will destroy the most powerful government, the most successful business,  the most thriving economy, the most influential leadership, the greatest friendship, the strongest character, the deepest love.

On the other hand, if developed and leveraged, that one thing has the potential to create unparalleled success and prosperity in every dimension of life. Yet, it is the least understood, most neglected, and most underestimated possibility of our time.

That one thing is trust.

2 comments:

Organizational Development Services Plus said...

Stephen Covey is a prolific writer on leadership and management and the work world in general.
He has nailed it: credibility, trust, courage the foundation of leadership.

Cheptoek said...

Oh, How I agree!!