Leader in Me

There were 350 people from five states visiting Leader in Me schools in Athens and Morgan and Lawrence counties on February 2nd.

Cowart Elementary students welcome attendees by singing about the 7 Habits. Cowart is a Leader in Me school.

Athens State University is hosting the Leader in Me Symposium, and according to organizers, of the dozen symposiums being offered across the country, Athens was the first event to sellout. There were 200 people on a waiting list. The program continues Friday, and those staying overnight are at the Hampton Inn in Athens, helping generate revenue for the city.

Sean Covey with Mayor Ronnie Marks

“This is an exciting event, and we appreciate Athens State hosting it and bringing people to our city,” Mayor Ronnie Marks said. “This site sold out first, even beating San Antonio, which sold out second.”

Athens State President Bob Glenn told attendees that the university trains its students in Leader in Me so that they are equipped with the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People when they enter the workforce.

The Leader in Me program trains educators to inspire and teach their students to be leaders.

Sean Covey will speak to the attendees this afternoon. Covey is senior vice president of innovations and products at FranklinCovey and is the author of “7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.”

Holly Hollman
Grant Coordinator/Communications Specialist
City of Athens, Alabama
256-262-1399
February 2nd, 2012