The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the work of Dr. Stephen Covey, are universal and timeless habits of effectiveness. At Rondo School of Discovery we believe that all children are leaders because they must first lead themselves, and we teach them how to do that with the 7 Habits. After all, why should you wait until you're an adult to learn the habits of effectiveness? Below are the 7 Habits, each with various highly effective practices. I encourage you and your family to use this language in your home as we work together to empower our students to be the leaders, thinkers, collaborators and problem solvers of the 21st Century. Some of the highly effective practices are links to videos to help illustrate the practice.
Habit 1: Be Proactive "I'm in charge of me"
Use proactive language
Focus on your circle of influence not your circle of concern
Become a transition person for others by your positive example
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind "I have a plan"
Create and live by a personal mission statement
Habit 3: Put First Things First "I work before I play"
Eliminate the unimportant
Plan your week
Stay true in the moment of choice
Habit 4: Think Win-Win "Everyone can win"
Balance courage with consideration
Consider other people's wins as well as your own
Create win-win agreements
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand then to be Understood "Listen before you talk"
Respectfully seek to be understood
Habit 6: Synergize "Together is better"
Value Differences
Seek 3rd alternatives
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw "Balance Feels Best"
Achieve the daily private victory