Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One

by Jenny Blake

Choose one or two other people whose skills and goals complement each other. Set up a recurring day and time for your calls. I prefer forty-five minutes every other week, though some mastermind groups do ninety minutes or more. Start each call by each doing a check-in: talk about a high, low, and something you learned since you last spoke. And share any big wins to help celebrate each other’s successes! Take turns with a focused brainstorm: succinctly describe one challenge each person is facing, minimizing backstory, and brainstorm with the group for ten to fifteen minutes. Rotate as time allows. When closing, have each person identify one or two next steps to take before the next call. On a monthly or quarterly basis, set higher-level goals and reflect on the previous period.