Applications for the Habits begin with modeling them
in each program that we provide. An example is with
“listening with understanding and empathy,” which
we strive to do particularly during our Leadership
Academy for arts educators. During follow-up seminars
throughout the school year, each participant has an
opportunity to share with the group regarding the
progress of his or her project’s implementation plan.
While frustrations or joys may be expressed, it is
everyone’s job to give each individual undivided
attention and thoughtful responses of either support
or suggestions after an update is provided. Another
example is with “thinking and communicating with
clarity and precision,” something that we address
constantly with the development and consistent use
of a common language among participants in any of
our programs.
Additionally, th