Navigating Change and Building Influence: Leadership Focus Webinar

Reunited after months, hosts Courtney and Shannon welcome participants to the monthly Leadership Focus webinar centered on the theme of leading through change and transition. The session delves into the importance of understanding and managing personal, team, organizational, and global contexts. Key discussions focus on Stephen Covey's circles of control, influence, and concern, and how leaders can shift their energy from concern to actionable influence. The webinar emphasizes practical strategies for reducing stress and building more effective leadership behaviors in complex environments. Exciting announcements include a 2026 live event in Seattle aimed at fostering community and shared growth among leaders.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:35 Monthly Leadership Focus Webinar Overview
01:07 Upcoming Live Event Announcement
02:45 Navigating Complexity in Leadership
03:38 Encouraging Participation and Team Engagement
04:21 Reflecting on Resistance to Change
07:23 Exploring Current Contexts
16:29 Understanding Context and Control
18:34 Poll: Reactions to Situations Out of Control
20:38 Introduction to Circles of Control, Influence, and Concern
21:32 Understanding Control: What Can We Really Control?
22:49 Exploring Influence: Making an Impact Without Full Control
27:22 Circle of Concern: Managing Worries and Stress
30:29 Balancing Control, Influence, and Concern
37:45 Practical Steps to Shift Focus and Reduce Stress
43:14 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Sessions

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