The Whole Is Greater Than The Sum Of The Parts

Guest Contributor: Kirsten Harrell
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You've heard the expression "two heads are better than one." Imagine how powerful it can be to have an entire group of people focusing on a question or problem you have. When you have a cohesive mastermind group with people who are truly invested in helping and supporting each other, the results are amazing. The whole truly is greater than the sum of the parts!

In recent mastermind meetings, I have experienced this power. It is great to be a part of something that feels so wonderful and meaningful. When someone presents an issue or problem, you can feel the energy build as the group begins to brainstorm and share ideas and suggestions. One idea builds on another, creating a fabulous array of possibilities and opportunities. I find the creative process helpful to me even when we are discussing someone else's issue.

It is during this brainstorming that the magic of masterminding develops. It is important to create a safe atmosphere in your mastermind group so that everyone feels good about participating in this process. When it is your turn to present a problem or question to the group, it is important to be open to all the ideas generated by your mastermind group. Keep an open mind and don't judge any ideas (at least not yet, you can filter through them later). Let everyone participate and recognize that all ideas are important and have value in the process.

When you are brainstorming to help another member, listen to your intuition and honor your inner wisdom by speaking your ideas - even if they seem silly. Try not to censor your ideas. You never know how your idea might spark another person or how your idea could be built upon to create a great solution. So be active and make suggestions - every voice in a mastermind group is important. Remember... the whole is greater than the sum of the parts!