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I'd like to underscore the "mastermind group" idea, because it's been immensely helpful for my own consulting career. I've been having lunch with a close friend
by gk1 6y ago
I'd like to underscore the "mastermind group" idea, because it's been immensely helpful for my own consulting career. I've been having lunch with a close friend and consultant (now CMO) every Friday for the past few years, and it's a huge difference, albeit difficult to quantify. The benefits include accountability, refining ideas, reducing stress, exchanging consulting tips and lessons learned, motivation, and more.
- msadowski 6y agoThanks for your input! Would you have some advice on running the group? Do you have some specific format of the meeting or do you just say what's on your mind? About accountability - do you kind of 'homeworks' between the two of you or is it more about following through and acting on the discussion you had?
- gk1 6y agoWe follow a loose format: 1) How's the day going? 2) Interesting updates, wins, observations, challenges from that week. 3) What challenges are coming up next week, and how to solve them? 4) What's a proud moment from this week? (We wanted to add a touch of positivity and recognizing successes.) 5) Open discussion - Whatever's on your mind lately, want feedback on, etc. There's accountability but not strict homework.
- msadowski 6y agoThese are great! Thanks for sharing!