“ Leadership is communicating people’s worth and potential so clearly that they are inspired to see it in themselves.” – Steven Covey.

“Leadership is communicating people’s worth and potential so clearly that they are inspired to see it in

themselves.”

–Steven Covey

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KIM FORD

Book Review Presentation

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About the AuthorAbout the BookThe Book HighlightsConclusionFurthering Your KnowledgeReferences

The Author Stephen R. Covey is an internationally respected leadership authority, family expert, teacher organizational consultant, founder of the former Covey Leadership Center, and Vice Chairman of Franklin Covey Co. Dr. Covey has received the Thomas More College Medallion for continuing service to humanity, the Toastmasters International Top Speaker Award, Inc. magazine’s National Entrepreneur of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and several honorary doctorates. He has also been recognized as one of Time magazine’s twenty-five most influential Americans.

Milestones: Over 20 million books sold (in 38 languages) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was named the #1 Most Influential

Business Book of the Twentieth Century Authored four titles with sales exceeding one million copies each: First Things

First , Principle-Centered Leadership, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Latest book, The 8th Habit , has sold nearly 400,000 copies International Man of Peace Award National Fatherhood Award (father of 9, grandfather of 44) Author of the best-selling nonfiction audio in history (The 7 Habits of Highly

Effective People) No. 1 best-selling hardcover book on family (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective

Families) MBA from Harvard, doctorate degree from Brigham Young University Board of directors for the Points of Light Foundations Co-founder and vice chairman of FranklinCovey, the leading global

professional services firm with offices in 123 countries International Entrepreneur of the Year Award Awarded eight honorary doctorate degrees

Covey’s Works (7 of 85)

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective FamiliesThe 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to GreatnessFirst Things FirstPrinciple-Centered LeadershipLiving the 7 HabitsEveryday Greatness

The Leader In Me

Written By: Stephen R. CoveyCopyright 2008 by FranklinCovey Co.ISBN 987-4391-0326-5Price $16.99

The Leader in Me is the story of a growing number of extraordinary schools, parents, and business leaders around the world who are preparing a generation of children to truly lead their own lives and meet the great challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century.

The best way to prepare the next generation for the future is by emphasizing the value of communication, cooperation, initiative, and unique, individual talent for nothing undermines confidence more than comparison.

The Leader in Me shows how easy it is to incorporate these skills into daily life. It is a timely answer to many of the challenges facing today's young people, businesses, parents, and educators and one that is perfectly matched to the global demands of the 21st Century.

The Highlights Begin

The 7 Habits Philosophy

1. BE PROACTIVE2. BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND3. PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST4. THINK WIN-WIN5. SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND,

THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD6. SYNERGIZE7. SHARPEN THE SAW

Habit 1: Be Proactive

Be a responsible personTake initiativeChoose appropriate actions, attitudes,

and moodsDo not blame others for your wrong

actionsDo the right thing without being

asked, even when no one is looking

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

Plan ahead and set goalsDo things that have meaning and make a difference

Be an important part of your classroom

Contribute to your school’s mission and vision

Look for ways to be a good citizen

Habit 3: Put First Things First

Spend your time on things that are most important

Say “No” to things your should not do

Set prioritiesMake a scheduleFollow your plansBe disciplined and organized

Habit 4: Think Win-Win

Balance courage for getting what you want with consideration for what others want

Make deposits in others’ Emotional Bank Accounts

When conflicts arise, look for third alternatives

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

Listen to other people’s ideas and feelings

Try to see things from their point of view

Listen to others without interruptingBe confident in voicing your ideasLook people in the eye when talking

Habit 6: Synergize

Value other people’s strengths Get along well with others, even those

who are different than youWork well in groups and Learn from

others Seek out other people’s ideas to solve

problems because you know that by teaming with others you can create better solutions than doing it alone

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

Physically-Take care of your body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep

Emotionally-Spend time with family and friends

Mentally-Learn in lots of ways and lots of places not just at school

Spiritually-Take time to find meaningful ways to help others

Why are the 7 principles important?

“This is not one more thing we have to do, this is a better way of doing what we already do”. – Birdie Norton (TISD)

“The keys to the kingdom are changing hands”. – Daniel Pink

Right brainers are taking over the new economyPeople that are able to memorize endless facts

and excel as test takers are no longer what businesses need or want. 

Analytical skills, creativity and innovativeness are now more important than ever.

We only get one chance to prepare our students for a future

that none of us can possibly predict. What are we going to do

with that one chance?Stephen R. Covey

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Teachers need to know:

Business leaders are needing schools to produce students

to who not only have the ability to read, write and use a calculator, but who have

character and are competent.

Qualities & Skills Employers Seek

Communication skills (verbal and written)Honesty/IntegrityTeamwork skillsInterpersonal skillsSelf-motivation/InitiativeStrong work ethicAnalytical skillsTechnology skillsOrganizational skills Creative minds

PRIMARY GREATNESS

Is open to everyoneIntegrity Work ethicTreatment of othersMotivesInitiativeCreativityDisciplineHumbleCan attain secondary greatness

SECONDARY GREATNESS

Importance placed on titlesCan be attained by select fewCompares one person to anotherSocial recognition

IDENTITY THEFT

Losing one’s spiritAs children begin to grow we start to try to

change the unique characteristics about them

Conclusions

Through our research, we found the Author to be highly creditable and the book be “ALIVE”. It has become the cornerstone to a program that is remarkably successful and the foundation for the AB Combs Leadership Elementary School. The website associated with The Leader in Me is a resourceful tool for all teachers. We highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone who cares about our educational system, our youth, and the future of America. This book will reveal the simple steps and the importance of becoming a true Leader.

Our Opinions of the Book

This book is truly inspiring. The beauty of “The Leader in Me” is that it has universal appeal. It is not just another book geared toward teachers..……. -LaToya SmithThis is a very interesting book. I found myself researching ways to implement the 7 habits into my life as a result of reading “The Leader in Me”. -Kim FordI thought the book was very informative on the inner workings of creating a young leader. -Carlos Simmons

“A pivotal teacher can cement mediocrity or inspire excellence in a student regardless of what subject is being taught”.

-Steven Covey

Learn more:

Study Guide

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The Leader In Me website:

http://www.theleaderinme.org/books/leader-in-me/

FYI

Sean Covey follows in his fathers footsteps:

http://www.theleaderinme.org/books/the-7-habits-of-happy-kids/

Become a member of The Community

http://www.stephencovey.com/community/groups/leaderinme/group_members.php

http://www.stephencovey.com/community/groups/leaderinme/player.php?flv=Childs_Eyes_400&w=640&h=400

Video: Through a Child's Eyes

AB Combs Leadership Elementary School

VIDEO: VIEWED BY MEMBERS ONLY

References

The leader in me bookk ……………………

www.StephenCovey.com

www.TheLeaderInMe.org

www.TheLeaderInMeBook.org

References of websites

AB Combs video belowhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_PSLXx14wQ Decatur, Alabama school…also mentioned in the bookhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpoonqoWlak&feature=related Sample lesson plans and study guides on implementation of

the 7 habits for multiple grade levelshttp://www.theleaderinme.org/main-menu-items/resources/Student-Activity-Guides/ Audio bookhttp://www.learnoutloud.com/Audio-Books/Business/Leadership-and-Management/The-Leader-in-Me/29325 The New York Times: Stephen Covey’s Deathhttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/17/business/stephen-r-covey-herald-of-good-habits-dies-at-79.html?_r=0