Leader In Me

The Leader in Me is Franklin Covey’s whole school transformation process. It teaches 21st century leadership and life skills to K-12 students and creates a culture of student empowerment, based on the idea that every child can be a leader. The Leader in Me framework helps students learn how to become self-reliant; control their emotions; set and track goals; do their homework; prioritize their time; increase interpersonal skills, such as resolve conflicts and interact well with others; as well as help them develop the skills and self-confidence to lead their lives and succeed. PRA uses Leader in Me systems to support our goal-setting and data tracking processes which help our staff and directors clarify academic priorities. Through the Leader in Me lessons and tools, teachers encourage students to take greater ownership over their learning. The sky's the limit when every student leads their own learning!

The Leader in Me differs from other whole school transformation processes in that it offers a holistic, school wide experience for staff, students, and parents, and creates a common language and culture within the school. The leadership principles and lessons are not taught as a curriculum, but instead, are incorporated into the coursework, traditions, systems, and culture.

The Habits

Habit 1: Be Proactive
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood 
Habit 6: Synergize
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
Habit 8: Find Your Voice

5 Core Paradigms