- Sweetwater School
- Leader In Me
Leader In Me
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Sweetwater is a Leader In Me school, teaching and modeling the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey.
Our students learn to apply the 7 Habits to their daily lives, both at school and at home. We believe that every child can be a leader in his or her own life.
We are very proud of the fact that we are a Lighthouse School in the Leader in Me organization.
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Habit #1: Be Proactive
I 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.
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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, and look for ways to be a good citizen.
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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 should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. I am disciplined and organized.
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Habit #4: Think Win-Win
I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others’ “Emotional Bank Accounts.” When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives.
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Habit #5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
I listen to other people’s feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints. I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident in voicing my ideas. I look people in the eyes when talking.
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Habit #6: Synergize
I value other people’s strengths and learn from them. I get along well with others, even people who are different than me. I work well in groups. I seek out other people’s ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others, we can create better solutions than any one of us alone. I am humble.
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Habit #7: Sharpen the Saw
I take care of my body by eating right, exercising and getting sleep. I spend time with family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. I take time to find meaningful ways to help others.
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Habit #8: Find Your Voice
I will find something that I am good at and really like doing. Then I use my expertise to help and inspire others.