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Stephen R. Covey. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceThe Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People (1989)

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“Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall.”
— Stephen R. Covey
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Covey, S. R. (n.d.). Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/25004-management-is-efficiency-in-climbing-the-ladder-of/

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Covey, Stephen R. “Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/25004-management-is-efficiency-in-climbing-the-ladder-of/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Covey, Stephen R. “Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/25004-management-is-efficiency-in-climbing-the-ladder-of/.

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