Comments on: What a Mastermind Can Do for Your Success

By: Melanie Benson Strick

Melanie Benson Strick — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:31:24 +0000

Totally agree Todd…curious — paid or self-guided group?

By: Todd Weiss

Todd Weiss — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:02:17 +0000

Great post Melanie. I participate in two mastermind groups. I find them to be extremely valuable to a successful business. They can help hold you accountable while allowing you to contribute to the success of others. Every time I meet with my group I learn something new. Thanks for sharing.

By: Melanie Benson Strick

Melanie Benson Strick — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:14:03 +0000

I totally agree Danielle — great insights and I love how you point out the “skin in the game” is crucial.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:01:08 +0000

Great observations Melanie! I too have participated in several Mastermind groups, both that I have paid for and others that have been made up of like minded women (of offense guys, it just happened that way) and there are pros to both types.

In a paid MM putting “skin” in the game is a critical component and a way too be held accountable) at least in my opinion and there is usually a level of that higher expectation bar. I have been part of a few and some of I “clicked” with and some not so much, so it’s vitally important when making an investment like that that you do your research…equal responsibility also lies with the person running the MM group in ensuring that the participants are not only cohesive, but also challenge each other. It should also be considered a learning environment.

The other MM I’ve participated is in just meeting with like minded women and bouncing ideas off of each other, working together on projects, and in general supporting each other. There is a level of security and comfort because you have been drawn together naturally and it may feel “safer” initially to share ideas and thoughts.

Both have contributed MIGHTILY to my success and I highly recommend them as well:-)

Warmly

By: The Goal Guru

The Goal Guru — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:19:17 +0000

My expriences have varied over the years. I have participated in both paid groups and non-paid groups and I have found that the groups where I have not personally had a hand in selecting the participants, the experience was disappointing. I have left paid groups led by great people because half of the participants repeatedly failed to show up.

I think my own screening process is much more selective and at the very least I know what I am looking for in my group, the climate, the commitment and the knowledge base. The more I mastermind, the more I grow and the higher the standard becomes. No surprise, in essence, it all comes down to Goals… is the participant clear on their goals and are they committed to achieving them? If our goals are aligned with each other, we are true Goalmates and make amazing progress together.

I am assembling another group to work/play with right now and look forward to my greatest mastermind experience yet.

Looking forward to hearing about other people’s experiences.

Live Your Dreams,

Jill Koenig

America’s Top Goals Coach