<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
		>
<channel>
	<title>Comments on: How to Run a Mastermind Group</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.steveshapiro.com/2007/10/31/how-to-run-a-mastermind-group/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.steveshapiro.com/2007/10/31/how-to-run-a-mastermind-group/</link>
	<description>Steve shares his unconventional approach on Business Innovation, Creativity, Goals and Critical Thinking</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:23:00 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2</generator>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
		<item>
		<title>By: Stephen Shapiro</title>
		<link>http://www.steveshapiro.com/2007/10/31/how-to-run-a-mastermind-group/comment-page-1/#comment-35515</link>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Shapiro</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:49:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.steveshapiro.com/2007/10/31/how-to-run-a-mastermind-group/#comment-35515</guid>
		<description>Bob,

Thanks for your comment.

The question of &quot;what comes next&quot; depends on the group.

Some mastermind groups simply meet every quarter and use the same format each time.  They work on each business for a period of time.  They make commitments of what they expect to achieve before the next meeting.

Other groups focus on a common piece of content that is useful to them.  For example, if improving your client list is your common objective, you may all want to read the same book before your meeting and then discuss how to apply its concepts to your businesses.

There is no right or wrong answer. Just meet regularly, have mutual respect for each other, and hold each other accountable.  Oh, and have fun!  Hawaii is not such a bad place to hold these events.

Steve</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bob,</p>
<p>Thanks for your comment.</p>
<p>The question of &#8220;what comes next&#8221; depends on the group.</p>
<p>Some mastermind groups simply meet every quarter and use the same format each time.  They work on each business for a period of time.  They make commitments of what they expect to achieve before the next meeting.</p>
<p>Other groups focus on a common piece of content that is useful to them.  For example, if improving your client list is your common objective, you may all want to read the same book before your meeting and then discuss how to apply its concepts to your businesses.</p>
<p>There is no right or wrong answer. Just meet regularly, have mutual respect for each other, and hold each other accountable.  Oh, and have fun!  Hawaii is not such a bad place to hold these events.</p>
<p>Steve</p>
]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>By: bob</title>
		<link>http://www.steveshapiro.com/2007/10/31/how-to-run-a-mastermind-group/comment-page-1/#comment-35508</link>
		<dc:creator>bob</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.steveshapiro.com/2007/10/31/how-to-run-a-mastermind-group/#comment-35508</guid>
		<description>Last week we had our first meeting of 8 men in downtown honolulu.
The idea grew out of Napoleon Hill&#039;s books.
We are about to have our 2nd meeting.  I would appreciate suggestions on what comes next?  We all are CEO&#039;s or in marketing and all want to improve our client list and of course our wealth.  ny suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Bob yeager</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week we had our first meeting of 8 men in downtown honolulu.<br />
The idea grew out of Napoleon Hill&#8217;s books.<br />
We are about to have our 2nd meeting.  I would appreciate suggestions on what comes next?  We all are CEO&#8217;s or in marketing and all want to improve our client list and of course our wealth.  ny suggestions would be appreciated.<br />
Thank you,<br />
Bob yeager</p>
]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>By: Laya Saul</title>
		<link>http://www.steveshapiro.com/2007/10/31/how-to-run-a-mastermind-group/comment-page-1/#comment-34822</link>
		<dc:creator>Laya Saul</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 13:55:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.steveshapiro.com/2007/10/31/how-to-run-a-mastermind-group/#comment-34822</guid>
		<description>Nice article, found searching for a friend who wants to start a group. 

One thing I&#039;ve found important is to have someone be the &quot;time keeper&quot; at each meeting. The time keeper watches the clock and gives a 5 minute warning so the group knows to wrap up and be ready to transition to the next member. 

Another aspect for us is that we build in celebrations from time to time so we can acknowledge our progress. 

Flexibility is important as is bringing new ideas or tidbits we can incorporate into our thinking. The group will develop its own personality.

Thanks again for the article!

Laya</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nice article, found searching for a friend who wants to start a group. </p>
<p>One thing I&#8217;ve found important is to have someone be the &#8220;time keeper&#8221; at each meeting. The time keeper watches the clock and gives a 5 minute warning so the group knows to wrap up and be ready to transition to the next member. </p>
<p>Another aspect for us is that we build in celebrations from time to time so we can acknowledge our progress. </p>
<p>Flexibility is important as is bringing new ideas or tidbits we can incorporate into our thinking. The group will develop its own personality.</p>
<p>Thanks again for the article!</p>
<p>Laya</p>
]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>By: Success Giants</title>
		<link>http://www.steveshapiro.com/2007/10/31/how-to-run-a-mastermind-group/comment-page-1/#comment-33288</link>
		<dc:creator>Success Giants</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 19:25:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.steveshapiro.com/2007/10/31/how-to-run-a-mastermind-group/#comment-33288</guid>
		<description>&lt;strong&gt;How Would Ben Franklin Run A Mastermind?...&lt;/strong&gt;

Ben Franklin is one of the most amazing men that has ever lived. He was wildly successful as an author, political theorist, politician, printer, scientist, inventor, civic activist, and diplomat.
The idea of having a &#8220;mastermind&#8221; or &#8220;...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>How Would Ben Franklin Run A Mastermind?&#8230;</strong></p>
<p>Ben Franklin is one of the most amazing men that has ever lived. He was wildly successful as an author, political theorist, politician, printer, scientist, inventor, civic activist, and diplomat.<br />
The idea of having a &#8220;mastermind&#8221; or &#8220;&#8230;</p>
]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
</channel>
</rss>
