“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” - John Quincy Adams

“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” - Warren Bennis

Article Spotlight: Educational Paradigms: Shifts in Perception at School and at Home

Want to know how you can support Pontiac’s leadership initiative? One of the best ways to support or efforts is by using the 7 Habits language at home. Students are learning the language and meaning of the 7 Habits at school. By hearing the same language at home and at school, you are letting your child know that this is important and that we are all on the same team. When we support each other, the sky is the limit!

Below is a summary of each of the habits:

Habit 1: Be Proactive (You’re in Charge)

Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind (Have a Plan)

Habit 3: Put First Things First (Work First, Then Play)

Habit 4: Think Win-Win (Everyone Can Win)

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood ( Listen Before You Talk)

Habit 6: Synergize (Together Is Better) Habit

7: Sharpen the Saw (Balance Feels Best)

Leader In Me Parent Guide Leader In Me Parent Guide (Spanish version)