The Leader In Me

We only get one chance to prepare our students for the future. What are we going to do with that one chance?

Next week school begins for most students in Australia. As another academic year begins, we have been reflecting on the wonderful changes that are entering the Education system. Work that shows the importance of combining leadership tools, self-esteem and values-based education.

One example is the wonderful program called 'The Leader In Me', which was designed by Stephen Covey. This program specialises in teaching students the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

These habits are:

• Habit 1: Be Proactive

• Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

• Habit 3: Put First Things First

• Habit 4: Think Win-Win

• Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, then to be understood

• Habit 6: Synergize

• Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

What is facinating about 'The Leader In Me' program is that it introduces emotional intelligence and leadership resilience into the Education system. The result? Children who will grow up to be successful adults - who confidently plan goals and achieve their dreams. Children who will grow up with self-esteem and leadership resilience. Children who have the mental and emotional capabilities to deal with the rapidly changing world of the future.

'The Leader In Me' is an inspiring book to read ... check it out at your local book store. It's a real gift for anyone who has children, works in education ... or is genuinely interested in helping today's children become highly effective adults.

Watch a snippet about Covey's 'Leader In Me' Program, which will coincidentally be implemented at Beauty Point Public School (Australia) this year with the FranklinCovey Australia team  ...

Like Stephen Covey, Circumference is passionate about supporting people in transforming the quality of their lives through our Education, Personal and Corporate Development programs. You're never too young ... or old ... to learn, grow and create the life you want to lead.

For more information about  our Circumference courses and coaching programs, please visit our website at: http://www.circumference.net.au/

The Gift of Meditation

Taking the time to relax and come back to self is certainly one of the most important lessons we've taken from the busy year that was 2010.

As we head into 2011, which already seems to have started with a frenetic pace - if we look at the flooding in Queensland, earthquake in Chile etc - it seems even more important that we find the time each day to 'gift' ourselves with 'inner calm and peace'. Committing to a daily meditation practice might just be the key to cope with the economic stresses that are predicted for 2011.

Here is a beautiful Indian Sanskrit chant, Om Shanti, which is a gentle chant that fills the listener with a quiet, inner calm. Shanti is the Sanskrit word for peace, so when the word is invoked, the vibration of peace is created.

We hope you enjoy this beautiful peaceful meditation chant and video. It's wonderful to listen to before or after a daily meditation. Om Shanti.



Wishing you a safe, joyful and prosperous 2011 ...

The Circumference Team

http://www.circumference.net.au/