Mastermind Over Matter

Guest Contributor: Michael Lipp
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I belong to two Mastermind groups. They're both new - less than 2 months old - so my writing is really a work in progress.

One of the groups has seven of us in it. We have very quickly created ground rules, structure, rotating leaders, etc. Totally on purpose and immediately functioning. Not only that, we seem to have instant respect and mutual trust. All of us have a common training, though completely varied backgrounds. We are all graduates of Landmark Education's senior course, Power & Contribution, and each of us has a huge commitment that we're using the group to propel forward. One thing I've already gotten is that after 8 years as a professional coach, I've finally defined a niche for myself, something I always resisted. This is reflected in my new signature line ( Partnering Professionals to lives of joyous satisfaction.) Five of the seven are in Canada and we speak every two weeks. Our hardest problem is finding meeting times.

The other group is completely different. The four of us are still scrambling to define a structure. We have completely merged on a spiritual level. So far we have talked haphazardly, but have come to know one another in deep ways. We've finally decided to come to each session with a project and an issue that the rest can support us with. We speak weekly. One of us is in Maryland, the other 3 in New Jersey, but close to two hours apart.

I love both groups and anticipate marvelous results for all.