This short video is the third in a series of four around managing in and though a crisis presented by Aimee Robson.
In this video, Aimee continues the series by explaining the second concept which is ‘Understand what is in and out of your control’ using Stephen R Covey’s Circle of Influence model from his best selling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Having now watched the video, please take a moment to reflect on the following questions:
Q: What key piece of learning will you take from this video?
Q: How will you put your learning back into your professional practice?
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Decision making needs efforts and energy, and factors influencing also make an impact. An eye opener.
– Kiran
Covey explains that we all have a “circle of concern” that represents everything that matters to us. We can influence only a small part of the events in our circle of interest. This small portion is called the “circle of influence”. The more we focus on factors outside our control, outside our circle of influence, the fewer characteristics we will control. At the same time, as we focus on factors that are within our control, we will find that our circle of influence grows. To put this into practice it is necessary to have the knowledge, skills and confidence in our working lives.
– Stafania
Foucs our energies on what we can change and what we can influence, not what we can’t
– Emily
A key piece of learning I will take from this video is the importance of directing my energy and efforts toward areas where I can make a meaningful impact, rather than getting overwhelmed by external factors beyond my control. By prioritizing my Circle of Influence, I can enhance my effectiveness as a leader and better support my team during challenging times. This approach will help foster a more proactive mindset, encouraging resilience and focused action in crisis situations.
– Philip