The Principle Centered Life

Footsteps in the Rearview is an anthology filled with the typical manifestations of life's issues centered around love and hate, seeking what you are fleeing, supplication to those who would deny, acceptance instead of rejection. These creations are given life and magnified through the lenses of classism, racism, and placism. Footsteps is the non-linear documentation of a brotha's examination of his past by reviewing the writings of his past as he sought to maintain his identity. African-Americans of all ages, any station and both genders will see themselves in two or more of (simply)G's writings. Honest to a fault, problems inescapable to many Blacks are explored in a language fluent in sincere anger and fluid in its exploration for universal truths along life's emotion continuum.

An inspirational and practical guide to leadership from the New York Times–bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Covey, named one of Time magazine’s 25 Most Influential Americans, is a renowned authority on leadership, whose insightful advice has helped millions. In his follow-up to The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, he poses these fundamental questions: How do we as individuals and organizations survive and thrive amid tremendous change? Why are efforts to improve falling so short in real results? How do we unleash the creativity, talent, and energy within ourselves and others? Is it realistic to believe that balance among personal and professional life is possible? The key to dealing with the challenges that we face is to identify a principle-centered core within ourselves and our institutions. In Principle-Centered Leadership, Covey outlines a long-term, inside-out approach to developing people and organizations. Offering insights and guidelines on how to apply these principles both at work and at home, Covey posits that these steps will lead not only to an increase in productivity and quality of work, but also to a new appreciation of personal and professional relationships as we strive to enjoy a more balanced, rewarding, and ultimately more effective life. “There seems to be no limit to the number of writers offering answers to the great perplexities of life. Covey, however, is the North Star in this field . . . without hesitation, strongly recommended.” —Library Journal

The book presents thirteen paradoxical and thought-provoking principles that generate positive living. The following topics are discussed in an interesting manner, including real-life illustrations, humor, and insightful quotations: Living, Coping, Achieving, Overcoming Failure, Giving, Investing, Serving, Praying, Forgiving, Loving, Aging, Believing, and Worshipping. The fundamental thesis of the book is that we are not equipped for successful living unless we have some inner core principles to give us guidance. That's the symbolism of the compass on the cover. Just as an actual compass gives us reliable guidance in finding our way through an unfamiliar wilderness, sound principles guide us through the maze of choices we make on life's challenging journey. While the book is written especially for Christian readers, the principles are valid for everyone. The author writes from an evangelical Christian perspective, but the book is not sectarian. The sound Scriptural foundation presented resonates with readers of various religious persuasion. The thirteen chapter format is designed to make it appealing for small groups. At the end of each chapter, seven discussion questions are given to give guidance in applying the principle.

This commemorative collection captures the essence of Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s most profound teachings on business, success, management, family, and love. Stephen R. Covey passed away in July 2012, leaving behind an unmatched legacy with his teachings about leadership, time management, effectiveness, success, and even love and family. A multimillion-copy bestselling author of self-help and business classics, Dr. Covey strove to help readers recognize the key elements that would lead them to personal and professional effectiveness. His seminal work, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, transformed the way people act on their problems with a compelling, logical, and well-defined process. Indeed, many of the habits have been assimilated into everyday thinking and everyday conversation. For example, the expressions “win/win” and “first things first,” to name a few, have been incorporated into almost every business culture around the world. The Wisdom and Teachings of Stephen R. Covey is a compilation of Dr. Covey’s most insightful, inspiring teachings and sayings. His profound influence spread beyond businesses and individuals and was even integrated into governments, school systems, and many other institutions with great success. This book covers his most impactful topics: time management, success, leadership—including principle-centered leadership—all of the 7 Habits, love, and family. This powerful collection is a lasting tribute to the inspirational luminary that so many will miss.

A guide to managing your time by learning how to balance your life.

A founding vice president of the respected Covey Leadership Center reveals the ten principles of power and explains how to win it--and wield it--with honor and integrity. ""The Power Principle" provides a new standard for how we can build more meaningful relationships".--John Gray, author of "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus". Diagrams.

Principle-Centered Parenting is not about controlling, manipulating or changing children's external behavior. It is about starting healthy spiritually based thinking that changes behavior from the inside out. Focusing on controlling or changing external behaviors is like trying to change a picture projected on a screen without changing the film in the camera. As children learn to love good, their behavior reflects their thinking and bad behavior dissolves like darkness when we turn on a light. We cannot teach a drowning person how to swim. Similarly, we cannot teach healthy behavior to an out of control child. It is necessary to stop destructive or harmful behavior with temporary measures, but long-term learning takes time, repetition, creative insight and willingness to listen to our inner spiritual parenting guide. Teaching behavior principles is similar to teaching math or reading. It takes loving patience and faith in a child's ability to learn. When children understand correct principles, their mistakes disappear. Parables like the Wheat and Tares explain the spiritual law of growth and development. The scriptures contain powerful stories that make spiritual laws practical and effective in parenting and daily family life. Principle-Centered Parenting is a guide for parents to tap into their own and their children's infinite spiritual resources.

A revolutionary guidebook to achieving peace of mind by seeking the roots of human behavior in character and by learning principles rather than just practices. Covey's method is a pathway to wisdom and power.