Guest Contributor: Debbie Lousberg
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If you've been thinking about joining, or even starting, a master mind group, now's the perfect time. With many things in upheaval around the world, being with supportive people on a regular basis is right where you need to be. With uncertainty and discomfort, comes lots of speculation and possible negative outcomes. Well, what about the possible positive outcomes? Sometimes it takes the power of a master mind group to help you see through the fog where those positive results are. I like this perspective on masterminding from Benjamin Franklin:

"It's like a man traveling in foggy weather. Those at a distance, he sees wrapped up in the fog, as well as those behind him and also the people in the fields on each side are enveloped by the fog. But near him all appears clear, though in truth he is as much in the fog as any of them. To be wise, you need to be aware that you too are in the fog, that there are many options, many truths out there and the more knotholes we can see through, the more eyes we can see with, the more people we can listen to, then the wiser we become."

I've written many times here about how my own groups help me get right to the heart of whatever issue I'm wrestling with, mainly related to my Career services company. Be it a location for a transition support group, clarity on marketing activities, or brainstorming a new product name, getting help from others is not only wise, but very necessary while we are surrounded all this news about turmoil. Come out of the fog, get clear, stay focused, and lean on the support of your mastermind group!