7 Habits in a Nutshell

What is Leader in Me?

Leader in Me is a whole-school improvement process based on the idea that everyone can be a leader. This evidence-based approach empowers students with the leadership and life-skills they need to thrive in the 21st century.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® is one of the key frameworks of the Leader in Me model. The 7 Habits help students learn and apply social-emotional skills. Additionally, the 7 Habits give students and staff members a common language and are essential in building a strong leadership culture.

Habit 1:

Be Proactive

I am in charge of myself.

I am a responsible person.

I take initiative.

I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods.

I do not blame others for my wrong actions.

I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking.

I have a can-do attitude and try my best in everything I do.

Habit 2:

Begin With the End in Mind

Have a plan!!

I plan ahead and set goals.

I do things that have meaning and make a difference.

I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school’s mission and vision.

Habit 3:

Put First Things First

Work first, then play!

Set priorities! I work on the important things first.

I set schedules and follow my plan.

I am organized!

Habit 4:

Think Win-Win

Everyone can win!

Be cooperative, not competitive.

I work well with others.

I have a positive attitude on situations.

I come to a solution that benefits the majority!

Habit 5:

Seek First to Understand Then to be Understood

Listen before you talk!

I listen to other people's ideas and feelings.

I try to understand other people's points of view even when their opinion is different than mine.

I listen to others without interrupting.

I share my opinions and ideas.

Habit 6:

Synergize

Together Is Better!

I value other people’s strengths and learn from them.

I get along well with others, even people who are different than me.

I work well in groups.

I seek out other people’s ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than anyone of us can alone.

I am humble.

Habit 7:

Sharpen the Saw

I take care of my body by eating right exercising, eating right, and getting enough sleep.

I balance my time between school, church, extra-curricular activities, family and friends.

I am always learning how to become a better person.

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