Mastermind groups offer perspective. As we move through the agenda each meeting, it’s comforting to see that we all have our issues and that some folks in the group may have an experience to share that offers the rest of the group a fresh perspective on a particular topic. Groups talk about projects, stumbling blocks, difficult employees, partners or bosses, and personal development tools. My groups submit action items they want to focus on and be held accountable for.

Each meeting begins with “wins”. Everyone shares something that went well for them over the past few weeks and then a “share” some technique or strategy that’s working well. From there we go into agenda items submitted ahead of time, group discussions and questions.