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I met Mr. Lee during the the Franklincovey Leadership class I took in 2001; his inspiration will last me for the rest of my life.

I am sorry
I am a Korean staff work to Korean Leadership Center to join Franklin Covey.
God bless him and his family
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I first met Blaine way back in 1979 when he sang in a choir I was directing. I knew we were to be life-long friends. Much later, in 1993, I spent 5 glorious days with him at Sundance when I was the CEO of a company and literally sat at his feet learning about him more deeply as he wove his special magic around the principles and content which he so dearly loved. A born teacher, with an uncanny ability to touch hearts as well as stimulate minds, he was a master of his craft. It never failed that every time we met, he would challenge me by asking, “what have you learned”? He pushed me to be better, to discover the highest and best within me, and to contribute that discovery to growing and loving the people I taught. A fitting tribute to him would be to read again the closing paragraphs of his book and to listen to him declare his life’s work so beautifully. I truly miss him but know that he has left an indelible legacy, on me, and on many, many more.

My husband and I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Lee in the 1990’s at a Leadership Week in Homestead, Utah, around the country including Salt Lake City over the years, and then most recently through his work leading ICM in Wichita, Kansas. We found him to always be thoughtful, knowledgeable, inspirational, and ale to see the best in others. He will be missed and we are grateful for the opportunities we had to learn from him. We want to extend our warmest thoughts and prayers to his family and FC friends. Sincerely – Drs. Doug and Diane Rivers

I didn’t have the opportunity to meet Dr. Lee and I envy the ones who did it. I found his book in a library in Romania and my life changed after I read it. I decided that his book is the best present I can make to all my friends and, why not, to all my enemies.

I am very sorry to hear this.

He wil be sorely missed.

I had the privledge of attending Covey Leadership Week at Sundance in December 1999 led by Blaine Lee. I learned many things from him in that week and subsquently by annually reading his book and applying his lessons and the Covey 7 Habits and concepts.

He was truly special.

My sincere condolences to his family.

Joe Casey
Cranbury, NJ

I attended the Covey Leadership Week and had the privilege to work with Blaine Lee. He was a great instructor and gave all his energy to you when he was with you. He did not want you to be a certain way – he just wanted to help you, find you. He was helpful to me and I appreciated his support and guidance.

Blaine Lee is surely being greatly missed. His book, The Power Principle has nevertheless continued to be a source of inspiration and wisdom in understanding and addressing the challenges we face in all facet of life. I came across him at the Covey Leadership Week and his insights and personal commitment in living and teaching on principled centred leadership has left indelible marks in my mind and affects my endeavours. I have always passed his message on and many lifes have been touched and being affected by his profound thoughts. Rest in Peace, Blaine

I just read the blog for the first time and I’m sorry to hear of Blaine’s passing. I first met him in 1996 at the International Leadership Symposium in Snowbird Utah. He and I spoke during one of the breaks and I thought he was interesting. He had just written the Power Principle and was very enthusiastic about the book… he gave me a signed copy which I have in my library. I pray that his family will be comforted by the memory of his life and contributions to the Covey Leadership Center and those that benefited from attending his seminars. I know that Stephen and Roger will miss him.

I met Mr. Lee in Honduras just back a few months. He made a great two days workshop here and really inspired a lot of people who had the bless of attend the seminar. God blesses him and his family!

Am truly sorry to learn about his departure.

In 2003, when I came in a new CEO of an ailing company, my job was to turn it around. One of the problems with the company was a management team with members who did not work well with each other. I was facing a daunting task then.

I attended Blaine’s course “Principle-Centered Leadership” and learned much from him.

When he came back to KL a few months later, I made the whole team, i.e. the COO, CFO, CMO, HRD, etc. attend his course. It was enough for the team to put aside their differences and become a real team. They also changed their ways in engaging subordinates. We all formulated a clear business strategy.

The company’s business turned around, stock value went up multiple-fold, the press liked to cover us, customers wrote in letters of commendation and satisfaction. I would like to express my thanks again to Blaine Lee, for his great influence and contribuition to that success.

Saifol Bahri Shamlan
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

In the fall of 2008 I bumped into Blaine at a wedding reception in Provo. In our conversation he learned that I had always wanted to learn to play the guitar. He invited me to his home in Alpine where we spent several hours talking about music, family, and memories of Colorado Springs in the late 60’s. He gave me a tour of his guitar collection and asked me which of them I liked the best. I pointed to a 12 string and told him how I loved the grain of the mahogany and spruce and the softness of the finish. He tuned and played it for me. We sang a few songs and then he handed it to me. “If you promise to learn how to play it, it’s yours”
I reluctantly but gratefully took it home. I live in Washington DC now. I never pick it up to play that I don’t think of that and other special times with him. I’m content that we were friends and continue to keep my promise. In this way his music continues to bring me joy. Thanks Blaine!