The Leader in Me is a K–12 whole-school improvement model that teaches leadership and life skills to students, educators, and families. It is an evidence-based process that integrates principles from the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to create a high-trust culture and improve academic achievement. The goal is to empower students to lead their own lives and to help them thrive in the 21st century. 

Core components

• Leadership: The model is built on the idea that everyone has the potential to lead and helps students develop leadership skills through various activities and goal setting.
• Culture: It works to create a high-trust environment where students and staff are engaged and motivated.
• Academics: By developing leadership and life skills, the program aims to improve student academic performance and help them become more self-reliant.
• Shared language: The program uses the 7 Habits as a common language to build a supportive and effective environment throughout the school and at home.