Power

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Introduction to Power

Power is the second of four fundamental development areas of The Circle Blueprint —which you may have read, but which is not entirely essential. There are also workbooks for the other three fundamental development areas (Independence, Humility, and Purpose), and you may wish to also work through the Independence Workbook before this workbook as well as move onto the others after you complete the Power Workbook to more fully develop your Circle Blueprint. The system in this workbook is intended for anyone with an interest in developing a higher mastery of the element of Power. We each possess gifts like special qualities and skills that offer value to us and the world—we like to call these Power and people who develop a mastery of Power put their gifts and qualities on display for the world!

Assessing Your Power

If you have read The Circle Blueprint, you are likely familiar with the self-assessment tool. This tool helps you understand where you are on various factors that constitute the element of Power.

Power Consists of Six Factors:

Self-Determination: Establishing your own goals and moving steadily toward them.

Self-Efficacy: Belief in yourself.

Achievement-Striving: Ability to direct your energy and skills in a way that can bring about positive outcomes.

Zest: Exuding enthusiasm and breathing energy into life.

Acceptance: An openness to change and differences.

Self-Discipline: Ability to do the things that need to be done.

The Circle Blueprint provides in-depth explanations of these factors, but this overview should give you the gist of it, and the results of your assessment, or even honest self-reflection on these issues, will let you know where you may need further development or better balance.

Specifically, the assessment results provide descriptions on our “Thriving Scale.” On each factor, you should have a score.

1. I am hanging on by my fingernails. Despite all I have accomplished, my life isn’t good at all.
2. I am eroding. I’m not desperate, but my life is a grind and does not seem to be headed in a positive direction.
3. I am treading water and just sort of enduring my situation. My life isn’t bad, but I would not say it is good, either.
4. I am growing. My life is on a positive trajectory. Certainly, it could be better, but I am reasonably satisfied and optimistic about the future.
5. I am thriving. I am creatively engaged in my work and life. I am at the top of my game. I feel energized, balanced, healthy, and happy.