"Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out"
- Stephen Covey
About this Quote
This quote by Stephen Covey highlights the value of both leadership and management in attaining success. Efficient leadership is about prioritizing tasks and focusing on the most important ones first. It has to do with having a clear vision and inspiring others to work towards it. On the other hand, effective management is about having the discipline to perform the jobs that have actually been recognized as crucial. It is about having the organizational abilities to make sure that jobs are finished on time and to the greatest standard. Both leadership and management are essential for any company to be effective.
This quote is written / told by Stephen Covey between October 24, 1932 and July 16, 2012. He was a famous Businessman from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Leadership. The author also have 13 other quotes.
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