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Inspired by author Stephen R. Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" and The Leader in Me movement.

To be used in building a positive school culture.

Mr. Lubos
6th grade ELA/Soc. Studies
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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the 7 habits of highly effective people

Learning & applying them at school and at home
Inspired by author Stephen R. Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" and The Leader in Me movement.

To be used in building a positive school culture.

Mr. Lubos
6th grade ELA/Soc. Studies

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Here's a visual diagram of what we're going to learn.

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primary vs. secondary greatness

Let's break it down!
Taken from Chapters 6-7 of "The Leader in Me" (audio CD)

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secondary greatness is...

  • Positions & titles
  • Awards
  • Fame
  • Rankings
  • Rare accomplishments
Taken from Chapters 6-7 of "The Leader in Me" (audio CD)

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Primary greatness is...

  • Integrity
  • Work Ethic
  • Treatment of others
  • Motives
  • Level of initiative
Taken from Chapters 6-7 of "The Leader in Me" (audio CD)

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Primary greatness

  • Character
  • Contributions
  • Talents & creativity
  • Discipline
  • Represents who you are (vs. what you own)
Taken from Chapters 6-7 of "The Leader in Me" (audio CD)
Photo by 55Laney69

The 7 Habits

Taken from Chapter 6 of "The Leader in Me" (audio CD)
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Habit #1: Be pro-active

  • 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
Taken from Chapter 10 of "The Leader in Me" (audio CD)

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Habit #2: Begin with the end in mind

  • I plan ahead and set goals
  • I do things that have meaning and make a difference
  • I am an important part of my classroom 
  • I contribute to my school's mission and vision
  • I look for ways to be a good CITIZEN
Taken from Chapter 10 of "The Leader in Me" (audio CD)

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Habit #3: Put things first

  • I spend my time on things that are most important
  • 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
Taken from Chapter 10 of "The Leader in Me" (audio CD)

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Habit #4: Think win-win

  • I BALANCE courage for getting what I want while considering others
  • I make deposits in other's emotional bank accounts
  • I look for a win=win solution when conflicts arise
Taken from Chapter 10 of "The Leader in Me" (audio CD)

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Habit #5: Seek first to understand, then to be understood

  • I listen to other people's ideas and feelings
  • I try to see things from their VIEWPOINTS
  • I listen to others without interrupting
  • I listen with my ears, my eyes, and my heart
  • I am confident voicing my ideas
Taken from Chapter 10 of "The Leader in Me" (audio CD)

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Habit #6: Synergize!

  • I value other people's strengths and learn from them
  • I get along with others, even people who are different from me
  • I seek out other people's ideas to solve problems & create better solutions
  • I look for (other) alternatives 
  • I am HUMBLE
Taken from Chapter 10 of "The Leader in Me" (audio CD)

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Habit #7: sharpen the saw!

  • I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep
  • I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school
  • I spend time with family and friends
  • I take time to find meaningful ways to help people
  • I balance all parts of myself above (body, brain, heart, & soul)
Taken from Chapter 10 of "The Leader in Me" (audio CD)

independence

Work towards your private victories
Taken from Chapters 15-16 of "The Leader in Me" (audio CD)

interdependence

Then enjoy your public victories!
Taken from Chapters 15-16 of "The Leader in Me" (audio CD)

renewal

Sharpen your body, brain, heart, & soul
Taken from Chapters 15-16 of "The Leader in Me" (audio CD)

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The 5 C's (traits) of a (LIFE) leader

  • Communicator
  • Character-builder
  • Competent
  • Contributor
  • Collaborator
Added a personal slide combining some of the accounts of what 21st-century companies and businesses look for.

(chapters 13-14)

I also recommend chapters 29-30 for families to model these traits at home. "The first classroom is at HOME".
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Vision - The 5 L's

  • We live by working to be the best we can be.
  • We love by caring for others.
  • We laugh by sharing our joys with each other.
  • We learn by always being ready to learn and always doing our best.
  • We leave a legacy by making some difference in the world.
A vision statement adapted by "The Leader in Me" and used in some schools around the country.