The Circle of Influence — and the Circle of Adapt

The picture in words

The nested circles run outwards from Control through Influence and Adapt to Concern. Their advice: manage what you control, focus effort where it can sway outcomes, build resilience, and let go of the rest. A credit says it is adapted from Jeroen Kraaijenbrink.

Stephen Covey's "Circles of Influence" help you
focus on what really counts.

But, let's take it a step further.

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Covey's "Circles of Influence" show us what matters:

• Circle of Control: Things you can influence.
• Circle of Influence: Things you can affect.
• Circle of Concern: Things beyond your control.

Now, let's add a new layer:

• Circle of Adapt: Be flexible and adjust to change.

Take Action: Build resilience and adapt to change.

Using the Expanded Model:

1. Identify: List and sort your concerns.
2. Reflect: Think about your time and energy use.
3. Strategize: Plan actions for each category.
4. Implement: Act with flexibility and adapt.

This expanded framework helps focus your energy
on what you can control and influence.

Benefits:

• More efficient and impactful decisions
• Better focus and energy management

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Source: Jay Mount on LinkedIn — view the original post.