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Brain Storming, High Stakes Mastermind Groups, Uncategorized

10 Major Differences Between Successful and Unsuccessful People – passing this on to you

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I came across this great little article with tidy little tidbits of what makes for people successful while other not.  It was shared with me and I want to share it with you.  That’s what Masterminding is isn’t it?  A little Vitamin HSMmG for your day!

10 Major Differences Between Successful and Unsuccessful People

By Mike Nudelman, Jacquelyn Smith and Shana Lebowitz

http://www.businessinsider.com/biggest-differences-between-successful-and-unsuccessful-people-2016-3

Stephanie

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Accountability Partners, Brain Storming, High Stakes Mastermind Groups, Uncategorized

9 Indispensable Compounds in Vitamin HSMmG™

Vitamin High Stakes Mastermind Group
Vitamin High Stakes Mastermind Group

#6 Feb. 3, 2016 by Stephanie Angelo, Chief Focus Officer

“Humans need enough food to live and the right assortment of foods for optimal health. In the best of all worlds, the need for food is combined with the condition food security.” (Nutrition Now, Judith E. Brown 1995)

The book goes on to say that people with food security have access at all times to a sufficient supply of safe nutritious food and they’re able to acquire foods in socially acceptable ways. For example, without having to scavenge, or steal for their food.

Most of us know that you have to have a nutritionally balanced diet to be health. In other words if you ate the same exact thing every day it might be nutritious food, on its own, but if it’s all you ever eat eventually you will be malnourished. You need a good balanced diet rich in a variety of vitamins to thrive and be healthy. 

Now why am I talking to you about vitamins when this is a Mastermind blog?  That’s when Vitamin HSMmG™ becomes so vitally important. Vitamin HSMmG, or High Stakes Mastermind™ Group is a vitamin that you need to make your business nutritionally sound; to thrive and survive and be healthy.  In the mastermind I’ve started our commitment to you is that you’ll gain:

  1. Increased confidence
    There is something magical that develops in people when they become part of a community. It an intrinsic need of human beings plucked right from the Esteem level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
  1. A sense of community
    See the above paragraph.  At High Stakes Mastermind™ the sense of community is the theme we’re based on – and ensuring every member masters their goals.
  1. Problem-solving sessions
    Most people are so self-conscious about struggles with business decisions, directions choices, admitting mistakes, or testing new ideas, that they close up and don’t reach out.  Having a group of confidants designed to help you through all of that is a time and stress saver of invaluable proportions.
  1. Goal achievement curriculum
    We’re partnered with Les Taylor’s Outperformers International to bring our members an optional added curriculum to accelerate their success.  This is in addition to the HSMmG system.
  1. Solutions and ideas from brainstorming
     Two really cool things have been observed: 1) really great ideas and solutions are offered by group members; something the person deliberating over an issue never     thought of or knew about, and 2) Socratic questioning has an amazing ability to create “light-bulb” and “ah ha” moments and members suddenly realize they know what to do and how to do it!
  2. An instant and valuable support network
    The very culture fostered in these groups is one of support and positivity.  No one will ever embarrass another person for their mistakes, or for having a bad day.
  1. A trusted network of others who “have your back”
    When one of us succeeds we all succeed.  It doesn’t get any better than that. We aren’t “fair-whether friends”.  I won’t allow it.
  1. Insights from the experience and skills of others
    Since our members are closely vetted for mastermind intellect, skill-set, experience and commitment, in the first place, they are equally surrounded by others with the same high standards but from diverse industries and background.  The refreshing input gleaned from that is powerful.
  2. Accountability and real progress in your business
    There’s an old saying that ‘if you don’t know where you’re going you won’t know how to get there.’  In our mastermind meetings we start with pealing back the layers and getting right to specific details. You have goals? We’ll help you master them.

Mastermind groups are as diverse as the people who run them.  There are groups of various themes, durations, and methods.  That’s really good.  There’s something for everyone out there.  You just have to ask yourself what you want for an end result. And if you’re feeling unfulfilled – try some Vitamin HSMmG™.

Stephanie

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HSMmG™ – The Right Elements…Make the Best Ingredients

#4  Dec. 16, 2015 by Stephanie Angelo, Chief Focus Officer

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Have you ever eaten at a traditional German restaurant in Germany, and then eaten at a traditional German restaurant in the U.S. and noticed the food just isn’t the same?  Or have you eaten New York Pizza in New York, and then New York style pizza somewhere else in the U.S. and your taste buds just didn’t have the same experience?  That’s because all ingredients are not created equal.  There truly is something different within the very elements that make up the individual ingredients.

The same is true of Mastermind Groups.  Whether you belong to a business mastermind group or a group that is based on a book club, a cause or anything else, how you go about your group brainstorming is dependent on the people you have in your group.  Is it a collaborative group of friends chosen somewhat at random?  Is it a number of individuals from the same workplace but in different functional areas?  Are you all from the same industry?  Is there a selective application process, like the one used in High Stakes Mastermind Groups™?

Whether you are the facilitator forming a mastermind group or someone who is thinking of joining one, give careful thought to the element of individual members.  Think to yourself what you want your end result to be.  What are your goals?  Will these people get you where you want to go?  Will you have the energy to help them achieve their goals in return?

Some tips to bear in mind:

  1. What background (personal and professional) do the potential members possess individually?
  2. Are there members of the group who can draw upon past experience to offer you something new?
  3. Are there any that seem to be talking heads that will undermine the process of everyone having a chance in the hot-seat?
  4. Are any individuals simply there for the social aspect, who prefer chatting more about personal issues than participating in a brainstorming group?
  5. Do some individuals balk at the idea of being held accountable?

If you truly are ready to be a part of something better, faster, and stronger than a networking or leads group then you will take the time to research what you’re getting yourself into.  In High Stakes Masterminds ingredient HSMmG, we believe in the strength of intimacy and trust that grows and sustains when members can rely on the consistency of the group.  Isn’t it time you had the best ingredient in your life?

 

 

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10 Reasons You Need to Join or Form a Mastermind Group

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Dec. 2, 2015 

Hello Community!  This post was written by friend and colleague Lethia Owens.  I loved her post and asked if I could borrow it to share with you.  Please read on!

 

10 Reasons You Need to Join or Form a Mastermind Group

By Lethia Owens

Lethia Owens

This week I’ve had a lot of discussions with people about Mastermind Groups. I just attended my monthly mastermind meeting at the Tapestry Network and I am still amazed at how powerful this tool really is with regards to helping an entrepreneur work ON their business. All large corporations have a Board of Directors to be sure the company stays true to their mission, hit their numbers and fulfill their responsibility to stockholders. Small businesses (even sole-proprietorships) need them too.

Every small business owner, CEO, or entrepreneur (in my opinion) need a sounding board, experts on their side, and a safe haven in which to ask for and receive help and advice. The easiest and fastest way to put one together is to join/create a Mastermind Group where each member gets and gives equal doses of advice from the group. I wanted to share with you my top ten reasons why you need one.

  1. In a Mastermind Group the agenda belongs to the group and each person’s participation is key. Peers give each other feedback, help each other brainstorm new possibilities, and set up accountability structures that keep each other focused and on track. They create a community of supportive colleagues who will brainstorm together to move each member of the group to new heights.
  1. Each member gains tremendous insight, which can improve their business and personal life. A Mastermind Group is a powerful influence and resource.
  1. Here is a golden opportunity to interact and collaborate with like minded people in a non-competitive environment.
  1. Be part of a distinct community – a tribe. It is an instant and valuable professional support network. You get to team up with people who are better than you at some area of business or experience – people you can learn from.
  1. You will find and attract people who can help and support you – good match for the long term growth and success of your business.
  1. It helps you establish a strong personal foundation and see beyond what you can see yourself.
  1. Share business models with each other and brainstorm with people who are already on the same wavelength. You get a sense of shared endeavor – that there are others out there!
  1. You can walk away with a gem/perspective changed from each meeting – there’s no wasted time or energy.
  1. Experience, skill and confidence develop from the Mastermind Groups’ support freeing you to take more risks and reach for bigger goals and dreams.
  1. The Mastermind Group will help you design your business (and your life) to be the way you want them to be, not as you’ve been told things should be.