Wednesday, June 15, 2011

How to Expand Your Circle of Influence

Figuratively speaking, each and every one of us is surrounded by 3 concentric circles. The first, and smallest, is our circle of control – the things we have authority over. The second, which is bigger, is our circle of influence – i.e. the things we may/may not control, but can influence.

The third, outer circle, is the circle of concern. In addition to the things we can control and influence, this includes things we would like to change, but cannot.