Unlocking School Potential

The See-Do-Get^® Model: The Heart of Leader in Me

By shifting our paradigms—our ways of seeing—we influence our actions and, ultimately, the results within our schools. These five paradigm shifts guide educators in creating lasting, positive change for the entire school community.

5 Core Paradigm Shifts:

1. Leadership is for Everyone: Moving beyond “a few lead” to nurturing life skills in all members of the community.
2. Recognizing Unique Strengths: Shifting from the idea that some are “born to excel” to believing everyone has valuable strengths.
3. Personal Accountability for Change: Encouraging “change begins with me” rather than waiting for external mandates.
4. Empowering Ownership: Replacing “control their learning” with “support students in leading their own learning.”

5. Holistic Education and Family Partnerships: Going beyond “focus only on scores” to involving families and fostering whole-person development.

Putting It All Together: A Comprehensive Transformation

These five paradigm shifts—

• seeing leadership as a set of life skills for everyone,
• recognizing unique strengths,
• embracing personal accountability for change,
• empowering learners, and
• partnering for whole-person development

—form the bedrock of the Leader in Me approach.

By adjusting how we see, we transform what we do, and ultimately improve what we get: students who thrive, teachers who feel fulfilled, and a school culture that continually evolves toward excellence.

Final Thought:

Transformation doesn’t require a complete overhaul. It begins with small shifts in perspective and daily actions. Embrace these paradigm shifts with Leader in Me, and watch your school’s true potential unfold.