Course 2, Discussion 4: The problem is the path

✒️ Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence.
3 concerns would be: 
How they approach me 
What they relay to others 
What tone they come to me with 
3 influences would be: 
My tone when approached 
My receptiveness I give others 
My reactions to changes 
1 reminder: 
I would say to myself " I am in charge of my energy, receptiveness and reactions. No one should ever hold that power over me." 

✒️ Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?

i would say that the executive has a dictator mentality which is why it was easy for him to alien the individuals. I noticed that the alienated individuals kept their cool, and self respect. The individual also empathized, kept his reaction silent but also heard what the others had to say after. Which is a big way of saying "cause and effect".  I feel that the person who was quiet on the movements, did an excellent job displaying affiliative leadership with fair democratic view.

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✒️ Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence.

**1. Circle of Concern**  

- Individuals with a closed mindset  

- Unrealistic timelines  

- Management of personal time  

**2. Circle of Influence**  

- An understanding of what elements are within my control and those that are not  

- The manner in which I communicate with others  

- Recognizing the appropriate moments to take breaks  

**3. Reminder**  

- It is essential to prioritize self-care.

✒️ Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?

They concentrated their efforts on factors within their control rather than those outside of it, which consequently led to an expansion of their circle of influence.

@FrenchToast

My Circle of Concern:

• What others say about me to others.
• The way people communicate with me.
• The overall atmosphere and morale of the team.

My Circle of Influence:

• The level of dedication and effort I bring to my team.
• Choosing to forgive and move forward.
• The language and tone I use when speaking with others.

One way to stay focused on my circle of influence is to remind myself that by investing in what I can control, my influence will naturally expand, reducing unnecessary worries. Prioritizing respect, active listening, and fostering a positive team environment will lead to better outcomes for everyone.

✒️ 3 things in your circle of concern:

1) The overall state of the economy.

2) Changes in company policies.

3) Colleagues' personal issues.

✒️ 3 things in your circle of influence:

1) How you manage your time and tasks.

2) Your communication with team members.

3) Your ability to offer constructive feedback.

✒️ 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence.

Regularly reflect on what actions and decisions you can directly impact and make a habit of setting daily goals that align with your circle of influence.

✒️ Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?

The executive demonstrated proactive behavior by:

- Anticipating and empathizing with the president's needs.

- Compensating for the president's weaknesses and leveraging his strengths.

- Presenting information and recommendations proactively to facilitate decision-making.

These proactive actions helped the executive expand his circle of influence and become an integral part of the organization.

@FrenchToast✒️ Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence. 

Three things in my circle of concern would be family drama, if people are thinking badly of me, and if I sound dumb when answering certain questions. Three things in my circle of influence are my relationships, my education, and my volunteer work. One thing I can do to remind myself to focus on my circle of influence is to let go of control and allow myself to grow. 

✒️ Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?

I think one thing that stood out to me in the video was how a company head really influences its employees. Seeing that a dictatorial leadership style leads to employees who feel alienated and powerless is very saddening. Instead, a proactive approach would be to working with solutions and recommendations instead of just problems. This will allow for the employees to not only deliver but have a positive work experience 

@FrenchToast

Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence.

Circle of concern - Traffic jams, Weather and Other people's actions 

Circle of influence - Eating healthy, Spending time with family and How we react to situations

Reminder - Set a daily reminder to do one thing that moves our Circle of Influence forward.

✒️ Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive? The executive demonstrated proactive behavior and their actions expanded their circle of influence and made them a key asset to the organization.

@FrenchToast

Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence.

Circle of Concern

Government, People's Opinions, Weather

Circle of Influence

Health, Boundaries, Family issues

Concentrate on things that matter and things I can change or make better.

Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?

Reactive: Spending time on things that they can't really change or control.

Proactive: Utilized their time and efforts on things that they can change and make positive.

@FrenchToast 

✒️ Watch the following video and identify:

• 3 things in your circle of concern
  • Technically medical issues
  • Past Academic Grades
  • Friendship """drama""""
• 3 things in your circle of influence
  • 👏taking👏care👏of👏my👏health
  • Improving (healthily, without obvrworking) my grades and curriculum
  • Work on self-esteem and attachment issues

✒️ Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?

Reactive people focuse in the circle of concern, and by that the circle of influence shrinks. The more you focus in the circle of influence, the smaller the circle of concern  will get (being proactive).

What did they do to be considered proactive?: Took the iniciative, anticipated, empathized. He was not blind to his weaknesses, Instead of criticising it they would compensate them. He anticipated the president need and they gave his analysis and recommendations. Complimented the president and compensated their weaknesses. He focused on his circle of influence

✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words

Alright!

@FrenchToast

✒️ Three things in my circle of concern, three things in my circle of influence, and one way to stay focused on my circle of influence

1. Three things in my circle of concern:

Policy-making by higher authorities of the country : These decisions affect me, but I have no control over them.

How people think, react, and behave : I cannot change others’ perceptions or actions.

Unexpected obstacles that arise : Challenges are part of life, but I can only control my response.

2. Three things in my circle of influence:

My enthusiasm for learning : I can stay curious and continuously seek growth.

How I prioritize and manage my tasks : Staying organized helps me work efficiently.

My communication and relationships : I can improve my interactions and personal development.

3. One way to focus on my circle of influence:

I will stay optimistic and remind myself that my efforts will lead to progress and new opportunities.

✒️ What stood out about this executive? What did they do that was proactive instead of reactive?

The executive faced a difficult environment but did not let obstacles stop them. Instead of waiting for things to change, they took action, stayed consistent, and worked hard to improve their skills. Their proactive approach helped them secure a stronger position in decision-making and within the company.

@FrenchToast

Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence.

Circle of Concern 

1. How my mother behaves around me
2. How I'm perceived by others, what they think or say about me.
3. The weather forecast, when I can get washing done.

Circle of Influence 

1. My own reactions to what others say to me.
2. Scheduling my time and managing it well.
3. Self care and looking after myself both physically and mentally. 

My life is a work in progress and I choose to work on things that I can have a direct impact on.

Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?

The executive didn't engage in the negative gossip that was happening about his boss.   Instead he focus on positive things that he had influence over.  I noticed that as he did this the rest of the team gradually came around to similar thinking and styles.  So by that one executive just focusing on what he had influence on it impacted all the staff and was extremely positive for them all.