1. Introducing the
7 Habits to
GBS Leaders
In the following slides you will have:
1. An introduction to each of the 7 habits
2. An opportunity to think about where you are and
what you can improve
3. Questions to ask yourself
4. Tools and tips for putting it into action
5. A chance to reflect on how you will support GB
members to grow and develop.
Take notes as you go!
2. Habit 1
Be Proactive
Based on the work of Stephen Covey and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Being proactive is about taking
responsibility for your life. You can't
keep blaming everything on
someone else – like your parents or
the weather.
Proactive people know that you
choose your behaviour.
3. Where are you now?
Very
Reactive
Very
Proactive
How could you be
more proactive?
1 10
4. Have you ever exploded
at something or
someone?
How often have you said
I can, I will, I prefer, I
believe today?
How much do you focus
on the things you can
change and influence?
Answer these questions…
5. circle
of
influence
circle of
concern
Focus on things you can
change or influence
Circle of Influence
Things you
can’t control
Things you
can control or
change•Other people
•The weather
•Things you did
wrong in the past
•How other people
treat you
•Having to obey the
rules
•Your attitude
•How you react
•How you treat other
people
•How active you are
•The decisions you
make
6. Think:
Think about the times
you will need to support
girls in Girls’ Brigade to
avoid being reactive and
encourage them to be
more proactive. How will
you guide them?
7. Habit 2
Begin with the end in mind
Based on the work of Stephen Covey and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Beginning with the end in mind is
about visualising your goal. It is
about finding out who you are and
what makes you YOU. Begin each
day or opportunity with a clear
direction and do what you can to
be a good person as you work to
get there.
8. Where are you now?
I only
think
about
today
I always
keep the
end in
mind
How could you be
more proactive?
1 10
9. Where do you hope to be
in 10 years time?
What is the mission of
GBS?
What kind of leader do
you want to be
remembered as?
Answer these questions…
10. Write your mission statement
Your Mission Statement
My mission is…
(write it here)
Who I am (words that describe you)
• E.g. artistic, patient, kind etc.
The kind of person I want to be
• E.g. Hard working, a good leader etc.
11. Think:
Think about the times
you will need to support
girls in Girls’ Brigade to
begin with the end in
mind. How will you guide
them?
12. Habit 3
Put First Things First
Based on the work of Stephen Covey and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Habit 3 is about working out what is
important in life, saying ‘no’ to
some things so that you can be
organised and prioritise the things
that are worth the most to you in
your life. Make plans to stop doing
the less important things that
waste your time.
13. Where are you now?
I never set
goals or
put first
things first
I always
prioritise
and put first
things first
How could you get better at putting
the right things first?
1 10
14. Is there anything you’d
like to do, but keep
putting off?
What things do you find
yourself doing that feel
like a waste of time?
What do you need to put
first to become a good
leader in GBS?
Answer these questions…
16. Think:
Think about the times
you will need to support
girls in Girls’ Brigade to
put first things first. How
will you guide them?
17. Habit 4
Think Win Win
Based on the work of Stephen Covey and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Habit 4 - think win-win is about always
looking for ways to cooperate with
others so that everyone benefits. This
means changing a common view that
someone always has to win. You have to
balance courage in what you believe
in with consideration for others.
18. Where are you now?
I want to
be the
only
winner
I like
everyone to
do well
How could you get better at
cooperating with others and finding
a win-win?
1 10
19. What do you usually do in a
conflict or argument - get
angry, run away or find
solutions?
Do you ever do ANYTHING
to win, even if it hurts
others?
What can you do to be kind
to others when they do
well?
Answer these questions…
20. The Balancing Act
Covey says that to do this you need three character traits:
Integrity: sticking with your true feelings, values, and commitments
Maturity: expressing your ideas and feelings with courage and consideration for
the ideas and feelings of others
Abundance Mentality: believing there is plenty for everyone.
List examples of ways you can show these traits as a leader in GBS
Integrity Maturity Abundance Mentality
21. Think:
Think about the times
you will need to support
girls in Girls’ Brigade to
think win win. How will
you guide them?
22. Habit 5
Seek first to understand,
then to be understood
Based on the work of Stephen Covey and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Habit 5 is about trying to understand
someone else’s point of view before
sharing your own. When you do, a
whole new world will open up to you.
Take the time to listen without judging
or giving advice.
23. Where are you now?
I don’t feel
comfortable
with
silences
I always try
to make
sure I
understand
How could you get better at
understanding, before trying to be
understood?
1 10
24. Do you tend to listen and say,
yeah that happened to me
and give advice on what you
would do?
Do you ever pretend to listen,
or only listen to parts of what
you’re hearing?
How often do you really listen
without judging, advising or
trying to come up with the
solution?
Answer these questions…
25. Listen with Empathy
Here are some tips for more empathic listening
Give your undivided attention.
Don’t judge, but in or compare with your own experiences.
Observe the emotions – is the person angry, afraid or hurt.
Give space for the speaker to respond to their own questions and
thoughts.
Ask questions that clarify, or re-phrase what you’ve heard to show
that you understand.
What types of questions and comments might work when you listen
with empathy?
26. Think:
Think about the times
you will need to
understand the emotions
and experiences of girls
in Girls’ Brigade. How
will you listen? When you come from a place of understanding
rather than judging, it becomes easier to respond
with love.
27. Habit 6
Synergise
Based on the work of Stephen Covey and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Synergy is the habit of creative
cooperation. It means teamwork
and cooperation based on
valuing difference, being open to
other influences and gaining new
ideas and insight.
28. Where are you now?
I work
well with
others.
I’d rather
work by
myself.
How could you be
better at working
with others?
1 10
29. Are two heads
better than one?
How can you
celebrate difference
in GBS?
How does someone
disagreeing with you
help you learn?
Answer these questions…
30. Synergy Action Plan
Define the
Problem
Make sure you understand
the problem or task.
Their Way Try to understand
everyone’s ideas. Listen
carefully.
My Way Seek to be understood.
Share your ideas.
Our Way Be creative. Everyone
create new ideas.
High Way Find best solution.
Synergy lets us discover jointly things we are much less likely to discover
by ourselves. It is the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of the
parts. Use this guide to work through a task or project.
31. Think:
Think about the
times you will
need to support
girls in Girls’
Brigade to
synergise and
work together.
How will you
guide them?
32. Habit 7
Sharpen the Saw
Based on the work of Stephen Covey and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Habit 7 - sharpen the Saw means taking
care of yourself and having a balanced
program for self-renewal in the four areas
of your life: physical, social/emotional,
mental, and spiritual. Every day is a new
opportunity to recharge yourself, reflect
on what you have learned and re-focus on
what adds value to your life. All it takes is
the desire, knowledge, and skill.
33. Where are you now?
I’m too busy
thinking
about other
things to
focus on me.
I always try to
take time out to
learn, develop
and keep healthy
& happy.
How could you get better at
sharpening your saw?
1 10
34. What do you do to take care
of your health and
wellbeing?
How do you make sure you
keep on learning and
developing?
How do you develop your
spiritual self?
Answer these questions…
35. Sharpen your saw
What will enable you to develop each of the four areas below?
Wellbeing
Exercise, Sleep & Diet
Social &
Emotional
Health
Connections & Feelings
Knowledge
&
Experience
Learning & Development
Spiritual
Journey
Values & Beliefs
36. Think:
Think about the times
girls need support to
learn and develop in all
aspects of their lives as
they progress through
Girls’ Brigade. How will
you guide them to
sharpen the saw?
37. Thank You
Now complete the worksheet provided for you in
Moodle.