In this chapter, Dr. Covey sites examples of middle schools, high schools, and districts that have taken on a leadership focus using the 7 Habits.
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- At Joliet High School, Tony Cantos was ready to abandon his career in education. From what you have read so far, how do you think the 7 Habits “reignited” his passion for education?
- Noble Street High School takes on social issues and asks students to apply the 7 Habits. How might this real-life application impact a class discussion?
- What are some of the creative ways the middle and high schools cited in the book have brought the 7 Habits to their staff and students?
- How long do you think it will be before the impact of the “Path of Dreams” program in Guatemala will begin to change the culture of the country?
- In your opinion, how would the 7 Habits affect our test scores as they did in Japan?
- What are the advantages of a school staff working as a team rather than in isolation?
- What might be the students’ reaction when they realize that a particular class, focused on the 7 Habits, is about them—and their life?
- In a middle or high school, where is the best placement for the 7 Habits content?
- Do you think parenting middle or high school students who know the 7 Habits content would be less stressful? Why?
Taken from The Leader in Me Book Study by © FranklinCovey