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Global Connect unites educators and students worldwide through transformative partnerships with Leader in Me schools. From China, Taiwan, and Thailand to Australia, Brazil, and beyond, we facilitate opportunities for teachers and students to visit international schools or connect with them via Zoom, share best practices, learn collaboratively, and engage in meaningful cultural exchange. Connect with us to explore these global opportunities and join our vibrant community of learners.
How To Teach 7 Habits
Teaching Kindergarteners the 7 Habits
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Encourage kindergarteners to reflect on and share their feelings daily, fostering emotional awareness.
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Set small, achievable goals like buttoning up or tying shoelaces, celebrating each milestone with quality time in their favorite activities to nurture growth.
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Prompt them to perform one daily act of kindness, checking it off to build responsibility and awareness of others' needs.
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Establish routines balancing the four human dimensions: body (healthy eating, exercise, rest), heart (time with parents), spirit (nature relaxation), and mind (reading, creating).
Our 7 Habits of Happy Kids program at school makes learning these habits fun!
Teaching Primary School Students the 7 Habits
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Guide primary students to understand their emotions and focus on their circle of control, fostering a can-do mindset.
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Help them set clear academic and non-academic goals with defined timelines.
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Teach them to identify what matters most, respecting their unique priorities.
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Encourage win-win thinking to balance their needs with others’.
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Empower them to take responsibility for their choices, learning from mistakes without fear.
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As role models, parents and teachers build trust through credibility.
The 7 Habits of Happy Kids program at school equips students with leadership skills for school and beyond.
Developing Secondary Students with the 7 Habits
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Help secondary students overcome limiting paradigms, viewing challenges as temporary growth opportunities.
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Encourage them to find their voice and set realistic goals.
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Build high-trust relationships, as teens are sensitive and need strong bonds.
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Model empathic listening and respectful communication to consider others’ perspectives.
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Address their stress by spending quality time fulfilling their four dimensions: body (exercise), heart (connection), mind (learning), and spirit (nature or religion).
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Demonstrate positive family interactions for them to emulate.
Learn more about The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens program at school that equips them to thrive.
Empowering Teachers with the 7 Habits
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Teachers face increasing workloads, reducing student interaction time.
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Empower students early to take charge of their learning, lightening teachers’ burdens.
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Shift paradigms to see students as capable, fostering accountability rather than piling on work.
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Balance personal and professional life by setting clear goals for the school year, prioritizing essential tasks, and saying no to the unimportant.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and the 4 Essential Roles of Leadership help teachers manage work and collaborate effectively. Discover how these tools can transform your teaching.
Strengthening Family Relationships with the 7 Habits
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Parenting is complex, balancing children, partners, careers, and more. Shift your paradigm to see challenges differently and handle them effectively.
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Prioritize what truly matters, scheduling time for key responsibilities and sidelining the unimportant.
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Spend one-on-one time with each family member— afternoon tea, a movie, or a walk — to foster open communication.
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Create lasting memories to strengthen bonds during tough times.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families has transformed thousands of families by encouraging reflection and improved relationships.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®
Powerful lessons in personal change
Stephen R. Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, continues to be a best seller for the simple reason that it ignores trends and pop psychology and focuses on timeless principles of fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity.
One of the most compelling books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, have empowered and inspired readers for over 25 years and played a part in the transformation of millions of lives, across all age groups and professions.
Testimonials
Teacher Kwok Ching Chi, July, 2025
“This was a richly rewarding class. The most important aspect of the 7 habits is not about improving work efficiency, but about valuing relationships with oneself, others, and the world."
Teacher Emily Lam,
Jun, 2025
"A lifelong valuable course, not just for specific occasions or events, but one that transforms personal attitudes and perspectives toward life."
Teacher Stella,
Jan, 2025
"A highly thought-provoking, forward-looking, and compassionate learning experience."
Teacher Chen Anqi,
Nov, 2024
“This course provided me with significant gains, and it will likely greatly benefit my future life, work, and interpersonal relationships."
Teacher Seto Yiming,
Nov, 2024
"I gained insight into one approach to how paradigm can shape behavior."
Teacher Munir Kiran,
Aug, 2023
"Gained new perspectives on seeing things."
Teacher Toya Elliott,
July 2024
"Useful, an opportunity for the participants to reflect. Well organised and entertaining. Low stress. I have some takeaways."
Principal Li Wai Yan
Feb, 2023
"It allowed me to rediscover myself. The instructor explained things very clearly, and I was able to connect with more peers during the process."
Teacher Chen Jianan,
Aug, 2023
"Helps one understand how to interact with people in different relationships and fosters personal growth."