The best habits of leadership could be coming soon to Vicksburg schools — perhaps courtesy of some of Vicksburg’s best leaders.

Members and directors of the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce hope to raise support and something a little more tangible — money — to enable three area public schools and one parochial school to launch The Leader in Me, a youth initiative designed by “The Seven Habits of Effective People” guru Franklin Covey.

“For two years, the chamber has been focused on how the business community can make a positive contribution to our schools,” said J.E. “Brother” Blackburn, past president of the chamber’s board of directors and the owner of Blackburn Motor Company. “The Leader in Me (program) addresses needed changes in (student) behavior and attitude rather than curriculum.”