Leader in Me: 8 Habits

Habit 1- Be Proactive

• You’re in charge of you

• Focus on your circle of influence

• Pause before you respond

Habit 2- Begin With the End in Mind

• Have a plan

• Define outcomes before you act

• Live by a personal mission statement

Habit 3- Put First Things First

• Work first, then play

• Plan every week; eliminate the unimportant

• Focus on your highest priorities

Habit 4- Think Win-Win

• Balance courage and consideration

• Everyone can win

• Look for solutions to problems

Habit 5- Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood

• Listen before you talk

• Reflect the speaker’s words and feelings

• State your point of view using “I” messages

Habit 6- Synergize

• Together is better

• Value peoples’ differences

• Build on others’ strengths

Habit 7- Sharpen the Saw

• Balance feels best

• Make time to renew body, mind, heart, and spirit

• Reflect on ways to grow in all areas of life

Habit 8- Find Your Voice

• Identify your strengths

• Use your talents

• Make a contribution to the world