Reviving a Master Mind Group

Guest Contributor: Debbie Lousberg
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One of my Master Mind Group disbanded and then disappeared a few months ago. I didn't think much of it at the time, just that we all had gone different directions and our schedules no longer permitted us to coordinate across time zones for meetings. Besides, I had another group to tend to. I didn't think I'd miss it. Then a few weeks ago, I realized... I'd been missing it.

This group was comprised of fellow Career Coaches who had all gone through the same training program and had similar work backgrounds and now, career coaching goals. As I started making some plans for 2008, I found myself thinking "hmm, I wonder how so-and-so would approach this"; "hmm, I wonder if so-and-so would consider partnering with me on this." Hmm indeed. As if hearing my hmm's, one of the members started an email conversation asking for updates on everyone and checking in on interest in getting back together as a group. As everyone begin weighing in on the topic, it became clear that we'd all risen to higher levels in our businesses and had many more experiences to share and additionally, need support with.

Remembering what caused us to break up, we carefully tiptoed back in to determining what kind of scheduling was needed in order to get us back together. After a few days of emails, looks like we'll be meeting once per month, early on Monday mornings to help get the work week started off right.

The bond our group had when it started 2 years ago was still strong and had just been sitting dormant until we discovered the need to reconnect. If you've lost touch with your group, think back to the power and support that came from those members. It may be time to send a note or place a call to see what can be done to revive or rebuild it. Never underestimate the power of like minds coming together for the purpose of helping each other succeed!