In this episode, we take the risk of self-promotion and look at the elements of a good mastermind program. We put our money where our mouth is in this respect. The program we recommend happens to look a lot like ours. However, this episode is more than an advertisement. We lay out some features that you can add to yours or look for when selecting one.
Accountability is Key To a Mastermind Program
I have found that the greatest value of a program like this is being held accountable. It also is what we strive for every time our program is reviewed. This focus makes perfect sense when the goal of a mastermind program is to make everyone more effective. We teach and learn in every meeting. Thus, finding ways to practice and enforce what we have learned is important for its success. Accountability is the path to this goal. We look for ways to incorporate team discussions and feedback into our daily work. Then we check in on each other to help us review and grade the changes we make.
Everyone Contributes
Another primary factor of a good mastermind program is participation. This is not a spectator sport. Every member should be taking steps from meeting to meeting that can be discussed. The best mastermind groups also have a group approach to the topics and focus. When everyone is contributing to the direction that helps ensure that everyone gets value from the meetings and the group.
