1. Objective: To inspire and motivate leadership by incorporating the use of The Seven Habits and “Giant Steps to Change the World.” How can you make a difference? Home School Church Community What can you do to impact others lives?

3. “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new”~ Albert Einstein “Hold fast to your dreams, for without them life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly” ~Langston Hughes “One chance is all you need”~ Jesse Owens “We came in peace for all mankind”~ Neil Armstrong “He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life”~ Muhammad Ali

4. Everyone who reads about those men and women who stood up what they believed in, who sacrificed everything for a passion or love, who took a step into a place where no one had ever stood before has what it takes to be among those names. You don’t have to be the bravest or the strongest; you simply have to believe in something enough to overcome all odds, to conquer every obstacle and succeed.

5. You need to do what all those people have done before you- jump that first hurdle, write that first word, paint that first stroke. Take that first step. For it is in you to be a hero-the only question is whether or not you know it.

6. Everyone has the ability to be a hero. This book contains examples of people who stood up for others, worked with a passion (love) and vision (hope), honored deep values, and led the world to a new place. Among the heroes on the pages are Langston Hughes, Harriet Tubman, Mother Teresa, and Neil Armstrong. It is a great mix of male and female and different races. These heroes I hope will inspire you to take that first step to follow in the giant steps to change our world. Be Proactive and Think Win-Win!!! You can do it!

7. “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” ~Harriet Tubman