2009 Resolutions

Guest Contributor: Kelly Smith
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What are your 2009 resolutions this year for your mastermind experience? Is it to find a mastermind group you want to belong to or get more out of your mastermind group or contribute more?

Whatever your resolutions this year, share them. That is the big benefit of a mastermind group, having the ability to share with others what you expect from yourself and how you can utilize the mastermind to accomplish it. For instance, one of your resolutions this year, may be to contribute more to the group and step up to the plate, such as speaking in front of others. Share this goal with your mastermind group members at your weekly or daily roundtable/brainstorming session in order that you will be held accountable. Without accountability, most people do not bring goals to fruition.

You can also suggest the mastermind group as a whole bring their own resolutions to the table of how they would improve the group to make it more effective. No mastermind group is perfect and as the members grow as productive business people, the whole mastermind group should grow as well, such as having meetings more frequently or setting up accountable buddy systems.

Is your resolution to find a mastermind group?

Here are a few key things I look for in a mastermind group

- Synergy between the members

- A group of like-minded, positive individuals moving towards common goals and aspirations

- A mixed group of people with varying talents and experience (Otherwise how would you grow if you're not learning from others of greater experience?)

- Support and Trust (this is a big one, people need to know they are supported and they will not be belittled when sharing their aspirations and motivations within the group).

These are some of the most important aspects of a mastermind group to me and you may be a little different but the overall view is the same. Your 2009 resolution may actually be to start a mastermind and you will still want these principles in place to make it work, but know it can sometimes be a tough job to ensure it stays a positive group.

Whatever your 2009 resolutions may you enjoy prosperity in all aspects of you life.