The 7 Habits: Constructing Leaders One Student at a Time

Pam Cromie- MS TeacherJill Fernandez- MS Teacher

Erica Preswood- MS TeacherDr. Laura Robertson- College of Education

THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOLJohnson City, Tennessee

OUR HISTORY

• 1911-2015• K-12 Laboratory School on campus of East

Tennessee State University• Year-Round Alternative Schedule• Math-Science Signature Status

As a model K-12 school, we are committed to an integrated academic curriculum emphasizing science and mathematics, which prepares all students and future educators to contribute to and succeed in a technologically oriented and global society.

Source: Partnership for 21st Century Skills

LeadershipAccountabilityAdaptabilityCross-cultural skillsInitiativeSelf-direction

ResponsibilityProblem solvingCommunicationCreativityCollaboration

21st Century Success

• Proficient in social skills• Become interdependent• Future employability• Capacity to deal with life• Navigate 21st century economy

“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

(author, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

The Leader in Me)

Our Journey

Habit 1 - Be Proactive

· I am responsible for my life· I choose my attitude· I think before I act· I focus on what I “can” do· I am in the driver’s seat· I turn setbacks into triumphs

Habit 2 – Begin with the End in Mind

· I have a clear picture of where I want to go in life· I have principles and values· I use my talents· The paths I choose today can shape me forever· I control my own life· I do things that “make a difference”· I turn weaknesses into strengths· I do not limit my options – I can do anything· I think beyond today

Habit 3 – Put First Things First

· I prioritize, and do the most important things first

· I make a schedule and follow it· I work first then play· I do not put things off· I say no to peer pressure· I am organized· I use will-power, not won’t-power· I do not let my fears hold me back· I am strong during hard moments

Habit 4 - Think Win Win

· I have an “everyone-can-win” attitude· I can win and so can you· I am kind and considerate to others· I believe we are all equal· I choose to succeed, and help others

succeed· When conflict arises, I look for a third

alternative· I compliment others· I am confident in myself· I get along with others

Habit 5 – Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood

· I listen before I talk, and do not interrupt· I see the world through the eyes of others· I look people in the eye when talking· I voice my ideas confidently· When I understand, I do not “judge”· I offer constructive feedback· I take the time to get to know others

Habit 6 - Synergize

· I work with others to achieve more· I value others strengths and learn from them· I am humble· I value and celebrate differences· I am a problem solver· It’s not your way or my way, but a better, or new way· I think outside the box· I value teamwork· I am open-minded, and have a non-judgmental attitude

Habit 7 – Sharpen the Saw

· I take care of myself—eat well, exercise, sleep enough

· I find ways to relax and manage stress· I laugh a lot· I help others –“Service”· I work to build and strengthen relationships and friendships· I will be a life-long learner and learn new things· I focus on how I feel, not how I look· I spend quality time with family and friends

7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEENS

The 7 Habits in Actionat University School

What Parents and Business Leaders

Want

21st Century Life Skills The 7 Habits of Highly Effective

People

INDEPENDENCE Habits 1–3

• Goal setting• Organization• Time management• Planning

• Initiative• Responsibility• Self-direction• Personal productivity

• Be Proactive®• Begin With the End in Mind®• Put First Things First®

INTERDEPENDENCE Habits 4–6

• Teamwork• Conflict management• Creativity• Analytical skills

• Problem solving• Communication• Collaboration• Cross-cultural skills

• Think Win-Win®• Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood®• Synergize®

RENEWAL Habit 7

• Fun• Desire to learn• Good health and

hygiene

• Meaningful work• Emotional stability• Technical skills

• Sharpen the Saw® (Body, Heart, Mind, Spirit)

Roadblocks

• School Focus• Time for

Implementation• Training of Faculty• Creativity• Parent/Student Buy-

In• Budget/Costs

…is not about turning every student into a CEO.

…is about unleashing the leader within every student.

University School…

Empowering Leaders.

Ensuring Success.

a K-12 Laboratory School

OUR LEADERSHIP FOCUS

The Leadership Focus

• Provides school-wide positive environment• Provides students with self-management skills• Shows respect to all• Engages all students in some kind of school

responsibility• Embeds social skills• Sets expectations

The Leadership Focus

• Gives respect to students• Shares decision-making• Avoids directives, use expectations, give options and

work for intrinsic motives.• Models positive relationships and adult thinking. Use

“our” and “we.”• Teaches meet & greet skills• Embeds collaborative learning.• Teaches/expects thank you’s & other social skills.• Celebrates effort and achievement.

Leadership Defined

• Adolescence is a time of opportunity in which to awaken the leadership potential of individuals; it is a time to help adolescents be the leaders they already are.

--VanLinden & Fertman

Leadership is………..

Leadership Development for Adolescents

Experiential Training

allows young people to practice and learn leadership skills where it is safe to take risks, share, discuss, and solve problems with others.

--Lee & Yim, 2004

Experiential Learning for Leadership Development

• Perform an activity in order to experience it• Share the experience by describing what happened• Process the experience by reflecting on it• Generalize from the experience to form principles or

guidelines that can be used in real-life situations• Apply what has been learned to another situation

--Boyd, 2000

Self-leadership

• Setting Goals• Self-Discipline• Self-Control• Self-Observation

• Self-Confidence• Motivation• Influence

--Manz, 1986; Manz & Sims, 2001; Murphy 2002

Student Involvement

Leadership Launch Day Weekly 7 Habits Training

Workshops for Students 7 Habits Embedded into Core

Academic Courses Guest Speakers Monthly Community Service Student Leadership Roles Zero Zeroes Data Notebooks High School Challenge

College and Career Days

Job Shadowing Day New Student

Orientation Yearly Leadership

Awards Parent Training in

the 7 Habits

Student Involvement

Ownership through Jobs

• Completion of Leadership Opportunity Application

• Skills Inventory• Job Interviews• Student Selection• Committee Formation• Work

4 Primary Groups (20-25 students in each)•Communications Committee•Student Services•Academic Support Committee•School Activities

Student Sub-Committees (3-10 students) within these larger groups.

Student Navigation

I Like My Job Because…..

Building Bridges- Partnerships

• Counseling Classes• Specials/Related Arts Teachers• School Administration• University Faculty• Parents and Families• Community Members/Groups

Contact Information

• Pam Cromie- cromie@etsu.edu • Erica Preswood- preswood@etsu.edu• Jill Fernandez- • Dr. Laura Robertson- robertle@etsu.edu

Boyd, B. (2001). Bringing leadership experiences to inner-city youth. Journal of Extension, (39) 4.

Lee, W. & Yim, E. (2004). Experiential leadership group for leadership development of young people. Groupwork, 14 (3), 63-90.

Manz, C.C. (1986). Self-leadership: Toward an expanded theory of self-influence processes in organizations.Academy of Management Review, 11, 585-600.

Manz, C.C., & Sims, H.P. (2001). New superleadership: Leading others to lead themselves. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler.

Moore, D. A. & Healy, P. J. (2008). The trouble with overconfidence. Psychological Review, (2), 502.

VanLinden, J. & Fertman, C. (1998). Youth Leadership. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

References

We are Leaders!