Leader In Me
Thiriot Elementary is proud to be a Leader in Me School. Leader in Me is a whole-school improvement process based on the idea that everyone can be a leader. This evidence-based approach empowers students with the leadership and life-skills they need to thrive in the 21st century.
At Thiriot Elementary, we focus on developing the whole-child by:
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teaching LEADERSHIP to every student,
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creating a CULTURE of student empowerment,
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and aligning systems to drive results in ACADEMICS.
Take a look at the Leader in Me Parent Guide. It is full of ideas and activities to help you teach and model the 7 Habits principles to your children at home.
"Leadership is communicating people’s worth and potential so clearly that they are inspired to see it in themselves.”
- Stephen R. Covey, The Leader in Me: How Schools and Parents Around the World Are Inspiring Greatness, One Child At a Time
The Seven Habits
Habit 1
Be Proactive
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I have a “Can Do” attitude.
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I choose my actions, attitudes and moods.
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I don’t blame others.
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I do the right thing without being asked, even if nobody is looking.
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Habit 3
Put First Things First
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I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I should not do.
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I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan.
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I am organized.
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Habit 5
Seek First to Understand Then to Be Understood
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I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings.
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I try to see things from their viewpoints.
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I listen to others without interrupting.
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I am confident in voicing my ideas.
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Habit 7
Sharpen the Saw
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I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep.
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I spend time with family and friends.
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I learn in lots of ways and lots of places.
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Habit 2
Begin With
the End in Mind
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I plan ahead and set goals.
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I do things that have meaning and make a difference.
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I am an important part of my school.
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I look for ways to be a good citizen.
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Habit 4
Think Win-Win
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I want everyone to be a success.
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I don’t have to put others down to get what I want. It makes me happy to see other people happy.
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I like to do nice things for others. When a conflict arrives, I help brainstorm a solution. We all can win!
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Habit 6
Synergize
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I value other people’s strengths and learn from them.
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I get along well with others, even people who are different from me.
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I work well in groups.
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I seek out other people’s ideas to solve problems. I know that “two heads are better than one”. I am a better person when I let other people into my life and work.
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