1. Habit 1:
Be Proactive

2. Directions Draw a horizontal line to separate the pages in half.
On Page 7 label the top half Habit 1 and the bottom half Habit 2, then it will continue on Page 8, Page 9 and Page 10 ( with the remaining habits up to Habit 8).
Habit 1: Be Proactive
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood
Habit 6: Synergize
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
Habit 8: Find your Voice

3. What does Being Proactive Mean to YOU?
Watch Video Clip

4. Think about a time when you have been proactive and another time when you have been reactive.
Share your thoughts with your neighbor

5. Think about this situation...
You overhear your best friend bad-mouthing you in front of a group. She doesn’t know you overhead the conversation. Just five minutes ago, the same friend was sweet-talking you to your face. You feel hurt and betrayed.
What are some reactive responses you might have?

6. How could this be changed?
What are some Proactive responses that could be used?

7. What can we control?
Discuss
Can you think of any others?

8. What do you do? Habit 1: Be Proactive
Explains that while you are pausing, you can use four human tools to help you decide what to do. These tools are:
Self-awareness: I can stand apart from myself and observe my thoughts and actions.
Conscience: I can listen to my inner voice to know right from wrong.
Imagination: I can envision new possibilities.
Willpower: I have the power to choose.
What do you do?

9. Final Thoughts... It’s your world. Be in it.
Being proactive means taking responsibility. If you’re not in charge of your life, nothing else is really possible. Choose not to be a victim, to be reactive, or to blame others. Being responsible feels good. Think about a time when you took charge. Reflect on the results. How did you feel being the leader? What are some other ways you can take charge?
Write your responses in your leadership notebooks.