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7 Habits of Hazlewood Elementary School

Based on The Leader in Me by Stephen R. Covey, Sean Covey, Muriel Summers, and David K. Hatch

The Habits What Parents, Teachers, and Businesses Want
Habits 1 – 3 Competencies Character Traits
(Independence) • Goal Setting • Initiative
1. Be Proactive • Planning • Responsibility
2. Begin with the • Time Management • Vision
End in Mind • Organization • Integrity
3. Put First Things
First
Habits 4 – 6 • Conflict • Respect
(Interdependence) Management • Ethics/Manners
4. Think Win-Win • Listening/Empathy • Honesty
5. Seek First to • Speaking Skills • Openness
Understand, Then • Problem Solving • Valuing Diversity
to Be Understood • Teamwork
6. Synergize
Habits 7 • Physical Wellness • Contribution/Meaning
(The Whole Person) • Social Skills • Desire to Learn
7. Sharpen the Saw • Mental Skills • Fun
(practice self-care • Emotional
and reflection) Stability

The 7 Habits are based on timeless and universal principles and are applied to
everyday life. The first three habits are “private victory” habits—they help the
individual become more effective on a personal level. The remaining habits are
evidence of the personal growth and will be seen when leaders reflect and practice
self-discipline in interactions with others. The 7 Habits go beyond character and
develop leadership skills rooted in workforce and life-readiness skills.

Industry leaders say the number one trait missing from the workforce is soft skills.
At Hazlewood Elementary, we believe that, with implementation of the 7 Habits,
students can be immersed in productive learning and engaging, interactive, student
led activities that will support them learning soft skills and making informed
choices about their future careers.

PLEASE REFER TO THIS HANDBOOK THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL
YEAR. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOUR FAMILY!!!!!