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The Leader in Me 2014

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Chapter 1: Too Good to Be True

Jul 18, 2014

Ms. Dillon • Jul 18, 2014

QUESTION 1: Dr. Covey says, "... just entering the front doors of A.B Combs can be quite an engaging experience." What examples did he give?

Me • Jul 18, 2014

The following are examples that Dr. Covey said about A.B. Combs being an engaging experience:-Students look adults in the eye and greet them.-The walls are decorated with motivational quotes.-Students treat one another with respect and diversity celebrated.

Me • Jul 18, 2014

QUESTION 2: What do Dr. Covey and others assert that people will need to thrive in the 21st century?


Dr. Covey asserts, that in order for people to thrive in the 21st century, they need to have the following skills: above average creativity, strong analytical skills, a knack for foresight, and good people skills.


QUESTION 3: What is "primary greatness" and how does it differ from "secondary greatness"?

Me • Jul 20, 2014

Primary greatness is more of a trait or characteristic and secondary greatness is less of who a person is and more of what they have or achieved. Some characteristics of a person with primary greatness include: integrity, work ethic, motives, and initiative. They may be creative and disciplined and are often humble. Examples of secondary greatness in a person include positions held, titles, awards, wealth, or fame.

Me • Jul 20, 2014

QUESTION 4: What are the three overarching themes Dr. Convey challenges us to look for in the school examples found in the book?

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The three overarching themes are observing the universal nature of the leadership principals, the universal nature and unique potential of children, and observing that the same principles and approach being taught at these schools can also be taught at home.


I am looking forward to reading more about the connection between home and school and ways to encourage these skills at home.

Me • Jul 20, 2014

I have enjoyed reading the inspiring story and how one principal made such an impact on her school's culture. I look forward to reading about how to implement this type of culture in our local schools.


Chapter 2: Discovering What Parents, Business Leaders, and Teachers Want from a School


QUESTION 1: why did Muriel need to "reinvent" her school?

Me • Jul 21, 2014

Muriel needed to reinvent her school because the superintendent told her the school was not attracting enough students and unless something changed they would no longer be a magnet school.

Me • Jul 21, 2014

QUESTION 2: When asked what they wanted from a school, what was the response from parents?


The parents wanted their children to gain the ability to get along with others and to be responsible. They wanted their children to be tolerant of people's differences, to become problem solvers, and to learn to be creative.


QUESTION 3: what about the business community?

Me • Jul 21, 2014

The business community would like students to have character and competence (the components of primary greatness). Part of the list includes: communication skills, honesty, teamwork skills, self-motivation, strong work ethic, and creative minds.



Me • Jul 21, 2014

QUESTION 4: What do the teachers what from their students?


Teachers want their students to learn the following skills along side the core curriculum: Life and career skills, including leadership and ethics, learning and innovation skills, such as critical thinking and problem solving, and technology skills like computer literacy and media awareness.


QUESTION 5: What do students want?

Me • Jul 21, 2014

Students want a peace of mind. They want to be treated as a whole child, for all their needs to be met. Students want to grow and feel appreciated.

Me • Jul 21, 2014

QUESTION 6: "To Develop Leaders One Child at a Time" is the mission statement A.B. Combs created. What is the message they hope each child will hear every day?


They wanted the clear message sent to each child that his or her worth exceeds anything that is ever placed on any grade report or any score on a test. They wanted to ensure that no student of theirs would ever feel so hopeless or desperate to consider being a part of any action so tragic as those at Columbine.


QUESTION 7: Would you want your child or grandchild to attend a school like A.B Combs?

Me • Jul 21, 2014

I would love for my child to attend a school like A.B. Combs. I have been in a local school that teaches the 7 Habits and the culture of the school much more inviting than in schools that do don't work on character building. This type of school culture creates a community within the school and children feel a sense of belonging school wide.


I agree with you, I would also love for members of my family to attend a school like A. B. Combs. I think that these types of schools have a great culture that really help to influence the development and growth of children.




Chapter 3: Crafting a Blueprint for Leadership


QUESTION 1: Why is it important for the vision and mission to be visible to everyone?

Me • Jul 23, 2014

It is important that the vision and mission to be visible to everyone because they serve as a constant reminder of the school's values. Muriel said that character education has to be imbedded in everything they do. The visibility of the vision and mission it a big component of how the school has effectively incorporated the leadership theme.

Me • Jul 23, 2014

QUESTION 2: What connections are you making between character and the 7 habits? I believe that the 7 Habits are in a sequenced order that build on one another. The outcome of practicing the 7 Habits is that of good character. Would you agree and what connections have you made?


Yes, the 7 habit teaches leadership skills, which helps create character. It teaches independence through habits 1-3, interdependence through habits 4-6, and personal, renewal characteristics in habit 7.


QUESTION 3: Independence is an important accomplishment for a child. Why not stop there?

Me • Jul 24, 2014

Independence is one of the first important accomplishments for a child, but you should not stop there because once students learn independence they are equipped to accomplish self-leadership. Then they may work toward becoming more interdependent gearing that child toward career ready.

Me • Jul 24, 2014

QUESTION 4: How is the ubiquitous approach different from other initiatives?


The ubiquitous approach is built into everything the school does. It is absolutely integral to the school’s strategic blueprint for teaching leadership. An ubiquitous approach takes something from a new curriculum to making it the foundation for a schools culture. During an ubiquitous approach, it is



integrated into everything teachers and students do, they are woven into a wide variety of subjects and class activities.


QUESTION 5: What do “quality tools” bring to the table?

Me • Jul 29, 2014

Quality tools allow the school, teachers, and students to organize and read data. They also guide students in setting goals, making better decisions, solve problems, and self-monitor their own progress.

Me • Jul 29, 2014

QUESTION 6: What are the key benefits of using Data Notebooks?


A key benefit of the data notebook is that they provide students with an ongoing, timely source of feedback, which is a known key driver of student achievement. Since the data notebooks represent only a single student’s work, students use it only to compare themselves individually against their own goas and previous scores, not someone else’s.


QUESITON 7: What might be different if students set individual goals based on their own pervious scores instead of competing with others?

Me • Jul 30, 2014

Students may gain a higher self-esteem knowing/seeing their own progress instead of constantly be compared to other students. Students would in turn, achieve more because they could see that they were meeting their goals and then set more/higher goals in the future.

Me • Jul 30, 2014

This chapter has presented me with many new ideas. One thing that I found interesting is that I already use quality tools, such as graphic organizers, and after reading this chapter I have learned a few new ways to use them. I have always liked the idea of data notebooks, but this reading I will implement them in my future classroom because it gives the student accountability for their learning. It is also a great motivational tool.

QUESTION 8: What idea found in this chapter have you already used? What new idea will you use?




I also found it interesting that I use the quality tools in my lessons. A new idea that I will use is the student data notebooks. I like that the students can chart their own growth and set goals.


Chapter 4: Aligning for Success


QUESTION 1: The first task the school undertook was to make sure every teacher was on board. This was a difficult task as there were some who were resistant. Reluctant staff can sometimes make a positive contribution. How is that possible?

Me • Jul 30, 2014

Being cautious is not always a bad thing, but teachers should always keep an open mind. Success of the program was prevailing and even reluctant teachers saw a positive change, changing their outlook and hoping on board.

Me • Jul 30, 2014

QUESTION 2: How would placing the word "leader" after a title impact a person's image of himself or herself?


Placing leader after a title impacts a person’s image of themselves by empowering them to fulfill that position. It also allows them to know what is expected to be responsible for that stewardship in addition to giving them the confidence to step up and lead.


QUESTION 3: Dr. Covey mentions that the end in mind at A.B Combs is to unleash the potential of each child and staff member. “This has brought artistry back to their [the teachers’] careers.” How do you see this manifesting itself in your teaching?

Me • Jul 30, 2014

I can see this manifesting in my teaching because when students have active leadership roles discipline problems decrease; therefore, allows me more time to focus on individual talents and unleashing a child's potential. I would be able to spend more time encouraging students to explore their talents and empower a classroom full of leaders.



Me • Jul 30, 2014

QUESTION 4: How has empowering teachers and students changed the administrators' day?

Ms. Dillon • Aug 1, 2014

They are now busy looking ahead to the future, examining best practices at other schools, creating down-the-road strategies, and getting to know students and parents. They spend far less time putting out fires and trying to make minor decisions than the average principal because they have empowered others to do many of the leadership tasks, and because there are fewer fires to put out.


QUESTION 5: Why was it important that all staff, not just teachers, be trained in the 7 Habits the first year?

Me • Aug 1, 2014

It is important that all staff is trained in the 7 Habits because all personal are to be leaders of the school and everyone will be mingling with students. All staff should be trained because they are all role models of the schools mission and vision.

Me • Aug 1, 2014

QUESTION 6: How do the 7 Habits help with discipline issues?


Discipline problems are reduced with the 7 habits. This happens when the teacher handles the situation proactively (nonemotionally), keeps the end in mind and first things first, while thinking win-win, seeks first to understand, and synergizing around third alternatives. And because the students have been taught these principles, in many cases the problems are resolved by the students themselves, using the 7 habit framework.


QUESTION 7: many change efforts in school fail. A.B Combs paused to review four components and it made all the difference. What are the four components? Why would reviewing each of these make a difference?

Me • Aug 1, 2014

The four components are the same components that we as teachers are familiar with and must be in tune with, the four basic needs--physical, social-emotional, mental, and spiritual. From studies of Maslow's higher hierarchy of needs, I know that student needs must be met before we can expect them to perform well in the classroom. Incorporating the 7 Habits has made meeting those needs a litter



easier. Students want to have a peace of mind, feel safe, recognize that they are loved, and know they are being prepared to lead their own lives. Having these needs meet are The four components are the same components that we as teachers are familiar with and must be in tune with, the four basic needs--physical, social-emotional, mental, and spiritual. From studies of Maslow's higher hierarchy of needs, I know that student needs must be met before we can expect them to perform well in the classroom. Incorporating the 7 Habits has made meeting those needs a litter easier. Students want to have a peace of mind, feel safe, recognize that they are loved, and know they are being prepared to lead their own lives. Having these needs meet are rewarding for a child. more...


Chapter 5: Unleashing a Culture of Leadership


QUESTION1: How is culture defined in the book?

Me • Aug 1, 2014

The book defines culture as how people actually behavior and treat other peoples on a consistent day-in and day-out basis. Culture can be seen, felt, and heard.

Me • Aug 1, 2014

QUESTION 2: Each year, A.B. Combs takes the entire first week to establish the culture of the school. What are the pros and cons of this approach? In your opinion, is it time well spent?


I think that it is time very well spent. Students get to know one another and you as a teacher. They also gain the feeling of connectedness. The feeling of being connected is what prevents and removes many discipline issues before the year is underway. It also allows for time to learn the habits, leadership language, and set mission statements and goals. The only con that I can see to this is that some teachers or parents may see this as a "set back" in terms of academics.


QUESTION 3: how is the leadership language seen and heard throughout the building?

Me • Aug 1, 2014

The leadership theme is present throughout the building all posted in a positive manner. It is on the walls, you hear it walking down the hall, in the classroom, and over the intercom. It is present in all that they do. They walk the walk and talk the talk. Children feel love and respected at this school.



Me • Aug 1, 2014

QUESTION 4: The artifacts or environment of A.B. Combs screams leadership and student involvement. What daily impact do you think this has on students, staff, and visitors?


Visitors to the school come across posters, murals, and artwork depicting the school's mission and vision statements. Each hall is decorated with artwork that further portrays the leadership theme in one way or another. Things in the school, such as quotations drawn in calligraphy inspire and promote the potential of the students in the school. The displaying of their art work (all students not just gifted artists) is displayed in the school, showing their hope, dreams, and aspirations. This sends the messages to the students that they are important, they have gifts, and Visitors to the school come across posters, murals, and artwork depicting the school's mission and vision statements. Each hall is decorated with artwork that further portrays the leadership theme in one way or another. Things in the school, such as quotations drawn in calligraphy inspire and promote the potential of the students in the school. The displaying of their art work (all students not just gifted artists) is displayed in the school, showing their hope, dreams, and aspirations. This sends the messages to the students that they are important, they have gifts, and they have the potential to do anything. The effect of all of this on the teacher is inspiring and positive. They get to unleash their creativity while helping to reinforce the leadership home and class goals. more...


QUESTION 5: traditions play a large part in the school. Which traditions listed would be the one you would be most excited to adopt?

Me • Aug 2, 2014

I would be most excited to adopt the Leadership Day because it allows the children to show off and be proud of all their hard work. It also enables students to flourish as leaders.


Chapter 6: Rippling Across the Globe


QUESTION 1: like A.B Combs, English Estates Elementary School spends the majority of the first two weeks of school teaching the students the 7 habits and establishing goals and expectations for the year. As a teacher, how much time do you predict this would save each day? Each year? What could you do with the additional time?

Me • Aug 2, 2014



Once the habits have been taught and goals have been established I predict that I could save at least an hour a day, five hours a week, and 280 hours a year a of class time not used for discipline or off task time. With the extra time we could have more creative and engaging activities that will bring the fun back in learning.

Me • Aug 2, 2014

QUESTION 2: What does it say about the culture of the school when, given bonus funds, the parents gave it to the teachers and the teachers shared it with all the staff?


It seems that the culture of the school is synergetic! The teachers value the staffs input on teaching the students how to become leaders. It is the schools staff as a whole who affect how the students interacting within the school.


QUESTION 2: the principal of English Estates was asked "with all the pressure to perform academically, how did you dare choose to work first on changing the culture?" She responded, "because it felt like the right thing to do." However, their academic scores improved. Why do you think that is?

Me • Aug 3, 2014

I believe that academic scores also improved with the changing culture because students were given the opportunity to excel. They had more time to focus on academia due to classroom and school wide management that was conducive to learning.

Me • Aug 3, 2014

QUESTION 4: What impact does the "common language" have on a group? Why?


Having a common language in a group allows members it fully participate in it. They can remind one another of the 7 habits as they are all practicing the skills needed to be a leader.


QUESTION 5: why do you think so many children use the 7 habits at home, as reported by their parents?

Me • Aug 6, 2014



I believe that children use the 7 Habits at home because it has become part of who they are, in all that they do. It is now their character. Kids have realized the positive impact the 7 Habits have made on their individual lives and have made them better citizens at school and in the community.

Me • Aug 6, 2014

QUESTION 6: Learning anything new takes additional energy, yet the teachers in the book continue to say that they were energized by the new initiative. How is that possible?


They teachers were inspired by the students. They could see the eyes and faces of their students when they visited a Leadership Day. They could envision their students doing the same types of leadership behaviors. They know that their students can do this, so it inspires them to learn so that they can teach them.


QUESTION 7: Many of the schools also included parents in their 7 Habits training. What might be the benefit of offering training to parents?

Me • Aug 6, 2014

One benefit of offering the 7 Habits training to parents would be for engage parents in the vision of the school's theme. Another benefit of parent training would be for the parents to understand the 7 Habits, so that they could use them at home, thus creating well-rounded leaders both in and out of school.

Me • Aug 6, 2014

QUESTION 8: Each of the schools mentioned in the book incorporates "The Leader in Me" in a way that is best suited for their school. Why do you think Dr. Covey makes that point?


It is important for teachers to look at their school and what it needs. It is important that they put their own unique signatures to what is happening. They can use their own models, philosophies, based on their unique needs and strengths. You must go off of what the students feel. When students feel the leadership theme is directed in their best interests and when they feel that their teacher has their potential in mind, that is the moment when students take a step forwards being able to successfully lead their own lives well into the twenty-first century.




Chapter 7: Moving Upwards and Beyond


QUESTION 1: At Joliet High School, Tony Cantos was ready to abandon his career in education. From what you have read so far, how do you think the 7 Habits “reignited” his passion for education?

Me • Aug 6, 2014

I think that the 7 Habits reignited Tony's passion for education because he found a way to make a difference, where is also gained a new motivation, goals, and vision. He started to see the positive changes in the students and the way that his career was evolving, reigniting his passion.

Me • Aug 6, 2014

QUESTION 2: Noble Street High School takes on social issues and asks students to apply the 7 Habits. How might this real-life application impact a class discussion?


First, it will allow students to be more willing to share their opinions on controversial issues and be more serious in their discussion because they trust the teacher. Also during the discussion, they will use habits such as Seek First to understand, then to be Understood and Think Win-Win. These will help to allow opposing sides to listen to one another and to meet on a common ground.


QUESTION 3: What are some of the creative ways the middle and high schools cited in the book have brought the 7 Habits to their staff and students?

Me • Aug 6, 2014

The 7 Habits were brought to the middle and high schools through the following ways: advisory teachers that acted as life mentors throughout the high school career, integrated in literature and social studies classes for freshman, elective classes, and through school wide assemblies.

Me • Aug 6, 2014

QUESTION 4: How long do you think it will be before the impact of the "Path of Dreams" program in Guatemala will begin to change the culture of the country?




The program is designed to introduce 1 million students to the values embedded in the 7 Habits over 10 years. This will help change the culture of the country as students leave school committed to changing Guatemala. They leave as agents for change, leaders of their communities with goals and plans.


QUESTION 5: What are the advantages of a school staff working as a team rather than in isolation?

Me • Aug 7, 2014

School staff should work as a team rather that in isolation because it sets the tone/example for the students. It models how to be proactive. Working as a team supports the 7 Habits principles. Teamwork = Success.

Me • Aug 7, 2014

QUESTION 6: What might be the students' reaction when they realize that a particular class, focused on the 7 Habits, is about them--their life?


They will be excited to know that they can use the skills in this class in all aspects of their life. These skills will not only help in one isolated area in the future, such as a specific career path. They can use these skills in ever career path. They learn how to set their own goals and how to interact with people along their way on reaching them.


QUESTION 7: In a middle or high school, where is the best placement for the 7 Habit Content?

Me • Aug 8, 2014

The best placement for the 7 Habits content is through integration of freshman and senior classes, such as sociology, literature, social studies and electives; however, all other areas of content should try to include 7 Habits principles when teaching.

Me • Aug 8, 2014

QUESTION 8: Do you think parenting middle or high school students who know the 7 Habits content would be less stressful? Why?




Yes, I do think so because they could be more self-disciplined children. They would be more likely to think about things before they do it. They would also know goals that they have for the future.


Chapter 8: Making It Happen, One Step at a Time


QUESTION 1: What are the four steps Dr. Covey recommends to facilitate change?

Me • Aug 8, 2014

To facilitate change Dr. Covey recommends the following four steps: 1) inspire trust, 2) clarify the purpose, 3) align systems, and 4) unleash talent.

Me • Aug 8, 2014

QUESTION 2: What are the benefits of a culture that has high trust?


The benefit of a culture that has high trust is that the higher the trust is in an organization, the faster change is to happen.


QUESTION 3: The “Pyramid of Influence” shows teaching at the top, and stresses that modeling and relating needs to be strong for teaching to be most effective. Do you agree? Why?

Me • Aug 8, 2014

I do agree because first you need to have the respect of your students and model what you want them to do. Students need to know/see you care. Once students have seen your influence and know that you care then they will want to listen to you, in turn learning what you are teaching. The most effective teachers in my past were the ones that were good role models and could relate to me.

Me • Aug 8, 2014

QUESTION 4: How does individual and group behavior change when there is a clear, unified purpose?




If a person does not know what the mission is, or what the vision is, or what the strategy is, or what his or her role is, that person will never fully know “why” they are being asked to do what they are being asked to do, nor will they feel a passion about it. The more that people can see how what is expected of them the more likely and easily change will occur.


QUESTION 5: What step is most often overlooked when initiating change?

Me • Aug 11, 2014

Alignment is the step that is often overlooked because people want to jump right in and implement.

Me • Aug 11, 2014

QUESTION 6: What is meant by "Teachers are a school's greatest asset, which also makes them the greatest threat"?


Teachers have to take ownership of implementing a program. They have to make it part of themselves after they are trained, and then teach it in a way that is most comfortable to them. If teachers are not on board, they can sabotage the efforts of others and the success of the program.


QUESITON 7: How is leadership defined in Chapter 8?

Me • Aug 12, 2014

Chapter 8 defines leadership in the following ways: 1) everyone has a role and all are role models, 2) involvement and empowerment are the keys to unleashing the whole person toward inspiring and worth while goals, and 3) one must lead (modeling) to create leaders.


Chapter 9: Ending with the Beginning in Mind


QUESTION 1: The first phrase Dr. Covey wants us to remember is “modern-day miracle worker.” What might change in the way you interact with children if the paradigm you had of yourself was that of a modern-day miracle worker?

Me • Aug 12, 2014



If I had the paradigm of myself as a modern-day miracle worker, I would look at a child's weakness/behavior more as something to be discovered and work hard trying to change the outlook of the child by giving them all the support and love that I could offer. (This is the teacher that I want to be.)

Me • Aug 12, 2014

QUESTION 2: What examples of being modern-day miracle workers are given of Muriel, the teachers at A.B. Combs, and the other educators in the book?


They saw unique gifts in their students, accentuated the good that is in them, and did whatever they could to develop them into leaders. They aimed to unlock the unseen potential of others and inspired them towards noble causes.


QUESTION 3: “Not one more thing” is a phrase echoed by the teachers in leadership schools. Why do you think they feel that way?

Me • Aug 12, 2014

I believe the teachers feel that the leadership theme is not just one more thing because it is just the way of life at the school. It has created the culture of the school and it does not cause more work for the teachers, once successfully implemented it actually creates less. The principles open up many doors and the rest follows.

Me • Aug 12, 2014

QUESTION 4: In fact, several times teachers comment that the leadership focus actually saves them time. Do you think they felt that way in the beginning? What do you think happened that moved them to that comment?


No, it probably took them some additional start-up time in the beginning. After they can understand how to implement the ubiquitous approach, not only are they more efficient and organized personally, but even ten minutes less each day of needing to halt the class to deal with disciple issues adds up to a lot of extra essentials time over the education span of a child.




QUESTION 5: Do you feel that the “universal nature” of the 7 Habits would apply to our school community—students, staff, and parents? Why?

Me • Aug 12, 2014

I believe that the universal nature of the 7 Habits would apply to the school community because they are basic principles that can help us in our daily lives, everyone—anywhere.

Me • Aug 12, 2014

QUESTION 6: Embedded in the four phrases are keys to success of the leadership theme. Discuss whether you agree with the statement and, if so, how you would go about accomplishing it.

Me • Aug 12, 2014

6A. Individual teachers unleashing the potential of students all over the world, one child at a time.


I agree with this statement. To accomplish this, I would put myself in the role of a modern day miracle worker. I would interact with students gently, while still providing them with the resources and push to succeed and become what they can. I will help to unlock the potential of my students and inspire them toward noble causes.


6B: A schoolwide effort with all stakeholders engaged and contributing

Me • Aug 12, 2014

Agree—because support and engagement are key to success of the program. I would reach out to the community to gain their interest and capture their curiosity, so I could bring in community support.

Me • Aug 12, 2014

6C: Emphasis on focusing on what is most important to be teaching.


I agree with this statement. A ubiquitous approach should be used to accomplish this. This will help to ingrain and reinforce both character and competence throughout the classroom and school culture. The leadership theme should be taught to help improve academic success by instilling self-confidence in students and by creating a safe learning environment. The leadership theme can be integrated into everyday classroom activities, such as a reading story.




6D: Emphasis on teaching timeless principles and skills that are relevant to today’s global reality and preparatory for what tomorrow will bring.

Me • Aug 12, 2014

Agree—because if all students would live by the 7 Habits, then the global future would excel beyond any current expectations.

Me • Aug 12, 2014

When I take a “strategic pause” to reflect the thoughts going around my head, I first think of how much I have enjoyed reading this book and learning about the leadership theme. I hope that I am able to be in a school that supports the leadership theme and the 7 Habits.

If you take a “strategic pause” what are the thoughts going around in your head?


I also have also joyed reading this book and learning about how other people are using the leadership theme. I also think about the ways in which I would integrate it into my classroom.


Chapter 10: Bringing It Home


QUESTION 1: What does Dr. Covey mean by “The culture of social DNA is the great identity thief, not the person who steals and uses your credit card”?

Me • Aug 12, 2014

Dr. Covey says that cultural or social DNA is the great identity thief because even the greatest of technologies have created easy access to all our personal information. It is available at the click of a button. Now days, children post every kind of information without considering the consequences—biggest threat.

Me • Aug 12, 2014

QUESTION 2: You may notice that the four steps for initiating change in the home are identical to the four steps suggested for school. What are some of the ways we could inspire parents to go through the same process at home while we are going through it at school?




You could inspire parents to go through the same process at home while we are going through it as school, so that they can see how their child’s life is growing. They can participate in the vocabulary of the leadership theme, and use skills such has resolving conflicts, sharpening the saw and working on overall heath, and setting goals and reaching them, all while they are at home. This will create a more manageable, peaceful home.


QUESTION 3: In chapter 10 there are several suggestions parents can use for each of the habits. What would be the best way to communicate these ideas to parents? What is our end in mind?

Me • Aug 12, 2014

The best way to communicate these ideas to parents is to send the chart of suggestions home. You may even want to send different parts of the chart home that covers the habit being studied in class at the time. Parents need support and encouragement too. Keeping the end in mind—to create happy, healthy leaders whose needs are being met.

Me • Aug 12, 2014

QUESTION 4: “The Leader in Me” schools have a mission statement, the classrooms have a mission statement, and the students often have a Personal Mission Statement. How could we guide our students to help their families write a Family Mission Statement?


You could guide students to help their families write a Family Mission Statement by having them sit down and answer questions about their home and then going home and asking their family members the same questions and sharing their answers. Questions would include: “what is the purpose of your family”, “what kind of family do you want”, “what kind of home do you want to invite friends to”, “what makes you feel most comfortable when at home”, “what makes you want to go home”, and “what makes you feel drawn to your parents so that you are open to their influences? You could guide students to help their families write a Family Mission Statement by having them sit down and answer questions about their home and then going home and asking their family members the same questions and sharing their answers. Questions would include: “what is the purpose of your family”, “what kind of family do you want”, “what kind of home do you want to invite friends to”, “what makes you feel most comfortable when at home”, “what makes you want to go home”, and “what makes you feel drawn to your parents so that you are open to their influences? How can your parents be more open to your influences?” more...




QUESTION 5: Dr. Covey recommends three tips to preparing children for the new reality. What are they?

Me • Aug 12, 2014

The three tips that Dr. Covet recommends for preparing children for the new reality are 1) building independence in the child, 2) to teach them to be more interdependent, and 3) to limit focus to teaching and rewarding primary greatness—character and contribution.

Me • Aug 12, 2014

QUESTION 6: Do you think the parents would be interested in an informational parent night?


Yes, I think that parents would be interested in an informational parent night. I think that this would help them to feel more comfortable integrating this theme into their homes and answering any questions that they would have about it.

End of Book Study
