The Accountability Manifesto: How Accountability Helps You Stick to Goals by S.J. Scott

Author:S.J. Scott [Scott, S.J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-09-19T18:30:00+00:00

6 Steps for Creating a Powerful Mastermind Group

As we’ve discussed, picking (or forming) the wrong mastermind group can quickly become a massive waste of your time. Even worse—surrounding yourself with people who have conflicting mindsets can often lead to a de-motivated attitude or lack of desire to work on your goals. That’s why it’s important to be very selective with the people you ask to be part of the group. Here is the six-step process I recommend.

Step #1: Find the right people for your mastermind group.

Meeting with like-minded people on a regular basis is the key to tapping into the power of masterminding. You will need to find peers who share similar goals but are also different enough that you can provide feedback based on a unique perspective. This will add diversity and value to your mastermind group.

The best way to get started is to create a list of people in your personal network. Your list should include people you already know, friends of friends or people you want to know.

To create the optimal group, you should look for the following characteristics in potential members:

• Similar experience levels

• Ambition and a strong desire for success

• Good values and beliefs

• No direct competitors—the last thing you want to do is give away a trade secret to someone who has the ability to gain a competitive advantage.

•Local (if group meetings are local and not virtual)

Now that we know the qualities a potential mastermind group member should have, here’s where to look for members:

• People you know

• People who know people you know

• People in related fields you would like to know better

• People you respect

• Connections of friends, family members or colleagues

• Facebook groups based on a similar interest

• Meetup.com

• LinkedIn.com

• Forums, blogs and websites related to your field

• Want ads

• Social media profiles

• Your own blog posts

You’ve probably heard about the theory of six degrees of separation (or at least you know about the game called “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon”). The point here is it’s surprisingly easy to connect to virtually anyone if you know how to leverage your existing personal networks. Look at the social media profiles of your friends and acquaintances. Browse their networks and write down the names of people who stand out. Ask your mutual contacts what they know about each person. Keep working your personal connections until someone introduces you to a person who might be a good match for your mastermind group.

After the initial introduction, schedule a phone conversation and take time to get to know the potential group member. If you feel there is a high level of rapport, see if s/he is interested in joining a mastermind group.

Step #2: Make a mastermind proposal.

How do you pitch a mastermind group to a potential member? Here are a few strategies you should follow:

1) Build rapport: Asking someone to join a mastermind group is a significant request. Time is one of our most precious assets, so most success-minded people won’t join a mastermind unless they know the person asking and feel the meeting will be a valuable use of their time.

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