A great question was raised in yesterday’s class: “What are your thoughts about participating in a mastermind group as both facilitator and participating member (where I take my turn on […]

People always ask me: Is it a true mastermind group if people don’t get to be in the Hot Seat at every meeting? I believe the key indicator of a “true […]

Every mastermind group must have rules and guidelines for participation and behavior. Without them, your group will flounder and ultimately fail. Here’s a nine-point checklist of what to include in […]

The core principle of a mastermind group is trust. One way to enhance that trust among members is to have everyone sign a non-disclosure agreement. A non-disclosure agreement (also known […]

Many of mastermind group facilitators try to fill a 10-person group, often ending up in hot water (or not being able to begin the group because they can’t find the […]

Benay interviewed me about how to add mastermind groups to your coaching offer … listen in! If you run a coaching or consulting business, you’ll find this strategic podcast useful. […]

One of the best ways to add variety and richness to your mastermind group meetings is by inviting guest speakers to give a talk on a particular topic. Ask them […]

Many people are concerned about starting mastermind groups for fear that it will be a lifelong commitment. Others are afraid to start a group that lasts only a month. Never […]

As I discussed in my blog post, 10 Reasons Why Mastermind Groups Fail, one of the failure points is communication between meetings. In my mastermind groups, we have an online […]

One of the most insightful and inspiring things I’ve done with mastermind groups is to choose a book that the group reads and discusses together. It’s an amazing journey of […]