Concentrating on school leaders’ perspectives, Part IV
focuses on how leaders can use and have used the Habits
of Mind to benefit students and staff. The three chapters
in this section cover the infusion of the Habits into a
district through creating a culture (“Creating a Culture
of Mindfulness”), viewing a system’s use of the Habits
(“Habits of Mind for the Systems-Savvy Leader”),
and modeling behaviors (“Leading Is a Habit of Mind”).
The systems approach seems ideal for implementing
and sustaining the Habits of Mind, as there is a common
vision and common language among students, teachers,
administrators, and community members regarding the
Habits of Mind, which includes a shared understanding
for how the vision will be developed and maintained in
the community.