Today, July 16th, 2012, we heard the sad news, that Stephen R. Covey, author of “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” as well as several other books that together have sold millions of copies, has passed away from the trauma of a bicycling accident. He was 79.
One of Covey’s key phrases was ” to leave a legacy”. There is a whole new generation of business people who have been influenced by his thinking and I am one of them. Reading his 7 habits inspired me to focus on my purpose and mission and now I am actually living the 8th Habit and impacting others. The 8th habit according to Covey is to “find your voice and inspire others to find theirs”. That is the legacy I want to leave in others.
Finding your voice is a journey not a destination. It is discovering and identifying your signature strengths, your purpose and mission so that we make a contribution of significance to our world. You are an amazing and unique individual as much as Stephen Covey.
Our world needs your gifts! Have you found your voice, your purpose, mission and vision? What is the unique role you are called towards? What legacy will you leave when you leave this planet?
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