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PLEDear Parents and Guardians,Our class is using this activity guide, The Leader in Me, as an introduction to personalleadership. All students have the capacity to lead in their own lives and affect thosearound them by making positive choices. The Leader in Me provides students withactivities that will help them learn practical character and life skills that will lead to thosepositive choices. Written to appeal to their age level, students are presented with funactivities designed to get them thinking.MYour child is about to embark on an exciting journey, and our hope is that you willask your child how he or she is doing along the way. This activity guide gives you anopportunity to engage, hands-on, in what your child is learning and will lead to many“teachable moments.” Having your child reteach the content to you will give him or heran even deeper understanding and will give both of you an opportunity to learn together!Additionally SAThe “Parent’s Place” is available at www.TheLeaderInMe.org. You will find ideas touse at home involving the family and reinforcing your child’s learning in a fun,interactive way. FranklinCovey. All rights reserved.

Student EditionTable of ContentsPLEWelcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv–xUsing Your Activity GuideWhat Are the 7 Habits?The 7 Habits TreeHand Signs for the 7 HabitsLeadership ToolsYour Road Map to LeadershipFoundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3HabitsParadigmsPrinciplesHabit 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9MHabit 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–15Habit 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–21The 7 Habits in Action: Habits 1–3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22–23Habit 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24–29Habit 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30–35SAHabit 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36–41The 7 Habits in Action: Habits 4–6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42–43Habit 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44–49The 7 Habits in Action: Habits 1–7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50–51Road Map to Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52–53You Are a Leader!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 FranklinCovey. All rights reserved.iii

!emocWelPLEThis activity guide was made just for you, whoever you are or whereveryou live. The activity guide is called The Leader In Me because you have theability to be a leader. This activity guide will give you habits and tools thatwill help you on your journey to being a leader.What is a leader?In the dictionary, to lead means “to direct, to guide by influence.”Leaders get along well with others, are responsible, appreciatepeople’s differences, and are problem solvers and creative thinkers.Being a leader is finding and using your own strengths and helpingother people find theirs.Who can be a leader?MEveryone has the power to be a leader—including you! Each personhas unique strengths and can make a contribution in and out ofschool by sharing those strengths. Being a leader is not about beingpopular or holding a position; it’s about using your strengths andencouraging others to use theirs.Why learn the 7 Habits?SAThe 7 Habits are the road map to becoming a leader. The habits arelife skills that you can use on the playground, in sports, with friends,at school, and at home. Each of the 7 Habits will help you today,tomorrow, and when you are an adult.iv Welcome FranklinCovey. All rights reserved.

PLEGuideyitivtcAruoYginsUThe Leader In Me will help you discover how to be the leader of yourself and others.It will help you develop habits that you can use for the rest of your life.The Leader In Me activity guide will teach you how to:1. Think about your choices before you make them.2. Plan ahead.3. Get along with others.4. Use your strengths and talents to solve problems.MThe Leader In Me activity guide will also introduce you to leadership tools.Examples of the leadership tools in this activity guide are on page ix.SAThis is your activity guide, so write in it, draw in it, and have fun with it! FranklinCovey. All rights reserved.For more fun activities, go to: www.TheLeaderInMe.orgWelcomev

What Are the 7 Habits?Habit 1: Be Proactive PLEI 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,even when no one is looking.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 and contribute to my school’s mission and vision.I look for ways to be a good citizen.Habit 3: Put First Things First I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I shouldnot do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. I am disciplined and organized.Habit 4: Think Win-Win I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want.When conflicts arise, I look for a win-win solution.MHabit 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 viewpoint (paradigm).I listen to others without interrupting. I listen with my ears, my eyes, and my heart. I amconfident voicing my ideas.Habit 6: Synergize SAI value other people’s strengths and learn from them. I get along well with others, evenpeople who are different than me. I work well in groups. I seek out other people’s ideas becauseI know that by teaming with others, we can create better solutions than any one of us can alone.I look for Third Alternatives.Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting enough sleep (body). I learn in lotsof ways and lots of places, not just at school (brain). I spend time with family and friends (heart).I take time to find meaningful ways to help people (soul). I balance all four parts of myself.vi Welcome FranklinCovey. All rights reserved.

The 7 Habits Tree AND REMEMBER TOTAKE CARE OF YOURSELFHabit 7SHARPEN THE SAW PLEBalance Feels BestTHEN PLAY WELLWITH OTHERSHabit 6SYNERGIZE Habit 5MTogether Is BetterSEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND,THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD SAListen Before You TalkHabit 4THINK WIN-WIN Everyone Can WinSTART WITH YOUHabit 3Habit 2Habit 1 FranklinCovey. All rights reserved.PUT FIRST THINGS FIRSTWork First, Then Play BEGIN WITHTHE END IN MINDHave a Plan BE PROACTIVEYou’re in Charge Welcomevii

7HHand Signs for theabitsEach habit has its own hand sign to help you remember it.Habit 1: Be ProactivePLEPlace your thumb to your chest.Habit 2: Begin With the End in MindBegin (point to your feet) With the End (both hands point to the sky)in Mind (point to your head).Habit 3: Put First Things FirstHold up your index finger each time you say the word “first.”Habit 4: Think Win-WinThink (point to your head) Win (one hand out, palm open)Win (the other hand out, palm open).Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be UnderstoodMPlace your hand over your brow like you’re looking over the horizon,then cup both hands behind your ears.Habit 6: SynergizeSAPut your hand out toward the opposite forearm and grab your forearm.Then shake your arms up and down like a “mixer.”Habit 7: Sharpen the SawPretend you are sawing a tree.viii Welcome FranklinCovey. All rights reserved.

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