Word Lists for Leader in Me
Use these Leader in Me word lists to help students build a better understanding of the 7 Habits.
This is another free resource for teachers and homeschool families from www.freewordwork.com.
About these lists
Throughout my second year of implementing Leader in Me in my 6th grade classroom, I found a need for more resources to help students write about their learning. Often, students could identify a habit displayed but did not have the language to support their choice.
I spent time trying to find a resource that would fill this need but never found something that was exactly what I was looking for. Because of this, I have been working on creating my own lists over the summer.
To create these lists, I looked at other resources, read more about each habit, and read through desciptions of leaders. I hope the end result is helpful to your students!
Sometimes, words do fit into two or more habits. When there was a strong connection, I put it under each habit.
Habit 1: Be Proactive
accountability, action, adaptability, brave, careful, choice, confidence, courage, decide, determination, drive, fix, growth, mindset, independence, initiative, ownership, perseverance, problem-solving, resilience, resourcefulness, responsibility, self-awareness, self-discipline, self-motivation, strong, try, willpower
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
ambition, aspirations, blueprint, clarity, commitment, consistent, decide, determination, direction, dreaming big, finish, focus, future-oriented, goal setting, hope, imagination, intentionality, inventing, look ahead, mindset, motivation, persistence, planning, purpose, strategy, think, vision
Habit 3: Put First Things First
appreciation, balance, big rocks, careful, clear expectations, commitment, decision-making, dedication, determination, discipline, efficiency, focus, follow-through, important, integrity, list making, loyalty, order, organization, patience, persistence, prioritization, productivity, respect, responsibility, sacrifice, scheduling, self-control, self-restraint, structure, time management
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
agree, balance, best, collaboration, community, compromise, cooperation, encouragement, equity, fairness, friendship, generosity, help, humility, inclusion, kindness, listen, mutual benefit, open-mindedness, problem-solving, respect, service, share, support, teamwork, try, understanding, unity
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood
active listening, adaptable, adjustable, ask questions, awareness, care for others, clarity, communication, compassion, consideration, connection, curiosity, engagement, empathy, explain, honesty, listen, open-mindedness, patience, pause, perspective, polite, reflection, respect, sensitivity, think, thoughtfulness, trust, understanding
Habit 6: Synergize
best, brainstorming, collaboration, collective effort, community, compromise, cooperation, creativity, different, flexibility, friendship, harmony, ideas, inclusion, ingenuity, innovation, integration, kind, partnership, problem-solving, respect differences, shared success, support, teamwork, together, unity, value others
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
adaptation, balance, be inspired, better, development, education, energetic, exercise, explore, focus, fun, ongoing growth, gratitude, healthy, knowledge, learning, listen, mindfulness, reflection, rejuvenation, relaxation, renewal, rest, self-improvement, skill-building, strength, take care of yourself, up for a challenge, wellness
Habit 8: Find Your Voice and Inspire Others to Find Theirs
adventurous, authenticity, brave, care, confidence, contribute to your community, creativity, determination, empowerment, encourage, expression, growth, help, impact, influence others, inspiration, kind, leadership, listen, motivation, participate, passion, purpose, share ideas, speak up, talent, try something new
This first version is designed so that you can share just one word list with students at a time. You can download the printable version of these lists by clicking on the blue pencil below:
This version is designed to be printed front to back so that you can have all of the lists on 4 pages: Full List of Habits
This is intended to be a free resource for teachers and homeschool families. You may print for your own use. You may not sell or modify and sell these resources.