Expand your circle of Influence

Expand your circle of Influence

Your circle of influence includes those things you can affect directly. Your circle of concerns includes all those you care about.
Proactive Focus
- When people focus on things they can influence, they expand their knowledge and experience, and they build trustworthiness. As a result, their Circle of Influence grows
Reactive Focus
- When people focus on things they cannot control, they have less time and
Energy to spend on things they can influence. Consequently, their Circle of
Influence shrinks.

"Sometimes the most proactive thing we can do is to just genuinely smile. Happiness, like unhappiness, is a proactive choice." Stephen R. Covey

Circle of Influence VS concerns
- Consider the list below, Determine which phrases belong in the Circle of Concern and which belong in the Circle of Influence
My past mistakes
My choices
My upbringing
Job security
Delayed flights
Living the 7 habits
My happiness
Weaknesses of other people
My commute time
How other treats me

Proactive challenge
1. Identify a challenging situation at work- one that frustrates you and for which you have some responsibility
2. Identify areas of concerns…………………
3. Identify areas you can influence……………..
4. What actions will you take this week in your Circle of Influence?

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has – Margaret Mead