Ask anyone at the highest levels of success, and they’ll tell you they didn’t do it alone.
Many top athletes, entertainers and businesspeople had excellent mentors to show them the way.
Owner Connect is all about being part of a Mastermind Group.
A mastermind group is a group of peers who regularly meet in order to give each other guidance, advice, and support. It is no secret that mastermind groups are essential to operating a successful business, growing your business entity, and achieving your goals and dreams. Keep in mind that the ultimate goal of these meetings is helping members navigate complex and difficult business challenges and issues using the collective experiences and insights of the larger group.
Success stories are applauded (loudly!), and problem are solved through peer brainstorming and collective, creative thinking.
most powerful concepts: “The quality of a person’s life is most often a direct reflection of the expectations of their peer group.” To reach the top of the mountain, you need to surround yourself not only with those who have been there, but also those who want to go there. But what is a mastermind group? And why should you join one?
Mastermind groups offer a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support in a group setting to sharpen your business and personal skills. A mastermind group helps you and your mastermind group members achieve success.
The definition of a mastermind group is straightforward: a group of peers who meet to give each other advice and support. It’s similar to mentoring, but has several important differences. First, it will have five or six members, instead of being a one-on-one meeting. In a mastermind group, you will both give and receive advice, while in a mentorship, you’ll typically be on the receiving end. Mastermind groups can also involve brainstorming, educational presentations and even discussing personal issues. They are a “meeting of the minds” in every sense – a place where you can speak the truth and expect it in return.
The benefits of joining a mastermind group are vast. In the best groups, members hold each other accountable for their goals – challenging each other to reach the highest levels of success. They share ideas, business contacts and more. They lend their strengths to other members of the group and work on their weaknesses. Mastermind groups are a supportive community that celebrate your successes and understand your failures – and they always encourage you to get back up again.
The group requires commitment, confidentiality, willingness to both give and receive advice and ideas, and support each other with total honesty, respect and compassion. Mastermind group members act as catalysts for growth, devil’s advocates and supportive colleagues. This is the essence and value of mastermind groups.
In a mastermind group, the agenda belongs to the group and each person’s participation and commitment is crucial. Your mastermind partners give you feedback, help you brainstorm new possibilities, and set up accountability structures that keep you focused and on track. You create a community of supportive colleagues who brainstorm together to move the members to new heights. You’ll gain tremendous insights that improve your business and personal life. Being a good mastermind group member creates massive value for you and everyone in your group.
Your mastermind group is like having an objective board of directors, a success team, and a peer advisory group — all rolled into one