1. Leader in Me The Inspiring Greatness in our Students

2. L EADERSHIP L ESSONS FROM D ANCING G UY

3. C ONSIDER THE F OLLOWING C LIP : 101 Dalmations

4. H OW MANY TIMES DOES C RUELLA D EVILLE RING THE DOORBELL ?

5. H ABIT 1-B E P ROACTIVE Take initiative in life by realizing that your decisions are the primary determining factor for effectiveness in your life. Take responsibility for your choices and the consequences that follow.

6. H ABIT 2-B EGIN WITH THE E ND IN M IND Self-discover and clarify your deeply important character values and life goals. Envision the ideal characteristics for each of your various roles and relationships in life. Create a mission statement.

7. H ABIT 3-P UT F IRST T HINGS F IRST Prioritize, plan, and execute your week’s tasks based on importance rather than urgency. Evaluate whether your efforts exemplify your desired character values, propel you toward goals, and enrich the roles and relationships that were elaborated in Habit 2.

8. H ABIT 4-T HINK W IN -W IN Genuinely strive for mutually beneficial solutions or agreements in your relationships. Value and respect people by understanding a “win” for all is ultimately a better long-term resolution than if only one person in the situation had gotten his way.

9. H ABIT -5 S EEK F IRST TO U NDERSTAND, T HEN TO BE U NDERSTOOD Use empathetic listening to be genuinely influenced by a person, which compels them to reciprocate the listening and take an open mind to being influenced by you. This creates an atmosphere of caring, respect, and positive problem solving.

10. H ABIT 6-S YNERGIZE Combine the strengths of people through positive teamwork, so as to achieve goals no one person could have done alone. Get the best performance out of a group of people through encouraging, meaningful contribution, and modeling inspirational and supportive leadership.

11. H ABIT 7-S HARPEN THE S AW Balance and renew your resources, energy, and health to create a sustainable, long-term, effective lifestyle.

12. T HE SEVEN HABITS IN ACTION … Chestnut Grove Elementary

13. H OW WILL THE S EVEN H ABITS HELP YOUR STUDENTS ? On your SPOT, write your goal for this year.