The power of the masterminding can be summed up as “The co-ordination of knowledge and effort of two or more people who work together towards a definite purpose, in the spirit of harmony.”
Masterminding groups have been around since the beginning of humankind. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison and the Greeks all used the same concept but it was not until 1937 that Andrew
Carnegie, then the richest man in the world, commissioned Napoleon Hill to identify the traits of successful businessmen. His conclusions documented in “Think and Grow Rich” revealed that
all had similar thoughts feelings and actions that led to success. Hill also noted that: “No individual may have great power without availing himself of the Master Mind” as “No two minds ever come together without creating a third, invisible mind that moves members to new heights”
In its simplest form masterminding is two people discussing how to solve a problem. Each person has their own ideas, as we all think in different ways, so by combining ideas through brainstorming one person can take another’s idea and give it a slight twist to create a new insight and in turn that can create a new concept. These thoughts would not have existed if they hadn’t been created by the Third Mind in the conversation.
Why Mastermind?
In a mastermind group the agenda belongs to the group and each person’s participation and commitment is key. You will get out what you put in and gain tremendous insights which will improve
your business and personal life. Your mastermind group is like having an objective board of directors, a success team, and a peer advisory group all rolled into one. So if you:
- Feel your business is stuck in a rut
- Lack inspiration to do something new
- Are struggling from lone ranger mentality
- Need an accountability structure
- Want to collaborate with like minded people
then become part of a Mastermind Group where you can learn skills, techniques and get advice to help you get your business moving to the next level
Ever wonder what makes one person successful and one not. It’s not education or hard work. The difference lies in what each person knows and how they use that knowledge and take action
consistently and persistently to improve the business.
Benefits of Being Part of a Mastermind
Key Benefits of participating in a Mastermind Group include:
- Increase your own experience and confidence
- Sharpen your business and personal skills
- Create real progress in your business and your life
- Get honest feedback, advice and brainstorming
- Borrow on the experience and skills of other members
- Create action plans and have the group hold your accountable for fulfilling your plans and goals
- Receive critical insights into yourself
- Optimistic peer support in maintaining a positive mental attitude
- A sense of shared endeavor—there are others out there
I’ve been fortunate to be a part of a number of different mastermind groups over the years and I’ve always found them a very powerful way to help me grow my business. I love the collaborative nature of the group and how when I’m part of a mastermind I no longer feel alone in my business. I feel and know that I have others around me who want my success as much as I do. This supportive environment is very energizing. That’s why shortly I will be launching the Into The Winners Circle Mastermind Group. Its for ambitious women business owners who are sick and tired of doing it by themselves and want to be inspired and supported each and every month by other women who get where they are and who can provide insightful solutions to any challenges you might be experiencing. Plus we’ll be adding a little HorsePower into the mix to really give your business the kick start it deserves.
Just email me to get on the priority notification list so that you get all the details as soon as they are available.
Julia Felton (aka The Business Wrangler) is the founder of Business HorsePower. Business leaders, entrepreneurs and executives hire her to accelerate their business performance by harnessing the energy of their people to work more collaboratively together. By aligning purpose with actions the team achieves exponential results as everyone starts pulling in the same direction.
Julia believes that business is a force for good and through designing purpose-driven businesses that leverage the laws of nature, and the herd, you can create businesses founded on the principles of connection, collaboration and community that make a significant impact in the world.
