Secrets To Success - Creating A Mastermind Group

Over the years I have participated in several mastermind groups and have found them to be very valuable. No one gets to the top of the mountain alone. Why would we want to when the view is so much more amazing when surrounded by friends?

My involvement with mastermind groups allowed me to realize how valuable it is to have an ‘inner circle’ - a group of people who have your highest and best interests in mind. Are you in a mastermind group? If not, consider building one.

IDEAS TO GET STARTED:

1. Determine the size of group, and carefully select members. The group size should feel comfortable. Not too small and not too big. Select members for your group who will actively participate and bring value to the table.

2. Decide the frequency of meeting and agenda for each meeting. One group I was in had a very formal agenda for each meeting, with a specific topic for discussion. Another was less structured, yet focused. Determining “the rules” ensures that everyone in your group is accountable for success.

3. Be clear about expectations for attendance and behavior. Success comes from 100% participation. Without a rigorous commitment, the group will lose its power and sense of importance.

4. Always strive to be of service to others. Focusing on others first is the surest way to get the most out of your group. You will gain a great deal from participating in the group you help create, by choosing to give before you get.

5. Forget everything I just said, and build your inner circle organically. While I believe in the power of having a group that is committed to one another, I also believe in the power of one-on-one relationships and the advantages of hand picking your team over time. Honestly, either approach works. Perhaps you decide to have both.

The bottom line is that you tap in to the power of surrounding yourself with people who are up to big things, and are seeking to give to others. This is a secret to success.