Stephen Covey (The 8th Habit) writes of 4 human capacities that empower us to make a difference. In seeking to lead a powerful life, these 4 capacities together release the expression of our voice.
- “VISION is seeing with the mind’s eye what is possible in people, in projects, in causes and in enterprises.”
- “DISCIPLINE is paying the price to bring that vision into reality.”
- “PASSION is the fire, the desire, the strength of conviction and the drive that sustains the discipline to achieve the vision.”
- “CONSCIENCE is the inward moral sense of what is right and what is wrong, the drive toward meaning and contribution.”
The nexus, the synergy of these 4 capacities ignites the fire within as we discover our unique voice.
The visionary leader thinks big, thinks new, thinks ahead … You must gain control over the patterns that govern your mind: your worldview, your beliefs about what you deserve and about what’s possible. That’s the zone of fundamental change, strength, and energy – and the true meaning of courage. ~Peter Koestenbaum
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