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An introduction to the
Leader In Me program |
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- The Leader in Me is FranklinCovey’s whole school transformation process. It teaches 21st century leadership and life skills to students and creates a culture of student empowerment based on the idea that every child can be a leader.
- The Leader in Me is aligned with best-in-class content and concepts practiced by global education thought leaders. It provides a logical, sequential and balanced process to help schools proactively design the culture that reflects their vision of the ideal school.
- Content from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a key component of the overall The Leader in Me process.The 7 Habits is a synthesis of universal, timeless principles of personal and interpersonal effectiveness, such as responsibility, vision, integrity, teamwork, collaboration and renewal, which are secular in nature and common to all people and cultures.
- Instead of seeing children through the lens of a normal distribution curve—some kids are naturally smart and others are not--The Leader in Me paradigm sees that every child is capable, every child is a leader. This paradigm changes everything.
- Westwood Elementary is proud to be one of over 3,000 public, private, charter and magnet schools across 50 countries to have adopted The Leader in Me process.
The 7 Habits of Happy Kid
Habit 1 — Be ProactiveYou're in charge.
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.
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Habit 2 — Begin with the End in MindHave 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. I look for ways to be a good citizen.
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Habit 3 — Put First Things FirstWork first, then play.
I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. I am disciplined and organized.
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Habit 6 — SynergizeTogether 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.
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Habit 7 — Sharpen The Saw
Balance feels best.
I take care of my body by eating right, exercising and getting sleep. I spend time with family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. I find meaningful ways to help others.
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Parent Resources
| 7 Habits Parent Resources.pdf |