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.
1. 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?
2. 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?
3. What are some of the creative ways middle and high schools cited in the book have brought the 7 Habits to their staff and students?
4. 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?
5. In your opinion, how would the 7 Habits affect our test scores as they did Japan?
6. What are the advantages of a school staff working as a team rather than in isolation?
7. What might be the students’ reaction when they realize that a particular class, focused on the 7 Habits, is about them-and their life?
8. In a middle or high school, where is the best placement for the 7 Habits content?
9. Do you think parenting middle or high school students who know the 7 Habits content would be less stressful? Why?
1. 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?
2. 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?
3. What are some of the creative ways middle and high schools cited in the book have brought the 7 Habits to their staff and students?
4. 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?
5. In your opinion, how would the 7 Habits affect our test scores as they did Japan?
6. What are the advantages of a school staff working as a team rather than in isolation?
7. What might be the students’ reaction when they realize that a particular class, focused on the 7 Habits, is about them-and their life?
8. In a middle or high school, where is the best placement for the 7 Habits content?
9. Do you think parenting middle or high school students who know the 7 Habits content would be less stressful? Why?