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Why Belong to an Inner Circle?
Do you find yourself consumed by working “in the business” rather than “on the business?” Inner Circle encourages you to focus on the question “Am I doing the right things, not just doing things right?” and to keep defining your vision and the means to realize it.
Inner Circle Provides a Remedy for the Disease of Isolation.
You may know a number of people willing to help or advise you – your banker, attorney, accountant, board of directors – but there is nothing like having a group of fellow business owners to draw from and lean on. The relationships that form among members help them fight the isolation that comes with being an Owner.
Inner Circle Provides Actions and Accountability:
Inner Circle provides you with people who share your passion about business ownership. People who have been there, done that, and can share their ideas and solutions with you in a confidential environment. People who will hold you accountable and make sure you move forward with your ideas. People you can trust and expect you to hold them accountable as well.
Inner Circle Members Make Better Decision and More Profitable:
We've surveyed our members nationwide. The data is clear. Inner Circle Members feel they make better decisions and are more profitable because of their participation. They find their membership invaluable.
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Inner Circles
Inner Circles are peer groups, or think tanks, of business owners who want to work on their business instead of always in the business. Each Inner Circle consists of eight to ten business owners of non competing companies who serve as sounding boards for one another, constantly challenging each other to improve, succeed and move forward
The Meeting
An Inner Circle meets on the same day each month, for example, the first Wednesday, for a 3 ½ hour breakfast meeting, broken into three parts: The Roundtable and the VisionQuest™, and Takeaway Time.
The Roundtable
In this portion of the meeting, each member presents a question to their Inner Circle for feedback and input. The question can be about anything: problems, opportunities, strategy, etc. The members then ask questions and give advice and feedback until the presenter gets a handle on a solution or direction that will work for him. The Roundtable continues until all members have had their turn.
The VisionQuest™
The VisionQuest™ is what differentiates Inner Circle from other coaching and peer group formats. This portion of the meeting is focused on one member who presents his or her VisionQuest™, the member’s strategic plan for his or her business and life. Members in turn, provide in depth feedback to the presenter on how to improve the plan and execute it. The Vision Quest is not quite as formal and comprehensive as a business plan, but the exercise contributes greatly towards charting a course, validating it on a regular basis, and either sticking to it or changing it as needed. Your facilitator provides you with tools and personal coaching to help you prepare it. Most members will tell you that their VisionQuest™ is the most valuable part of their Inner Circle experience.
Takeaway Time
At the end of the meeting each member is asked for their insights (what they learned) and to dos (what they are committing to getting done). The first agenda item of the next meeting is to review these takeaways and make sure progress is happening.
Membership and Benefits
If you, as an owner/CEO, qualify for Inner Circle membership, an invitation to a meeting is extended. The only obligation incurred by attending this initial meeting is to keep all conversation heard at the meeting confidential.
If you fully appreciate the value and benefits of membership and wish to join, you’ll pay a quarterly fee that includes the meetings, connections with other members and resources, unlimited access to Inner Circle of the Mid-South Associates, and the potential – with your newly acquired knowledge and contacts – to advance your business to a new level.
To see what some Inner Circle members say about their Inner Circle experience, please click here to visit the Testimonials page or click on the Facebook widget on this page to access video testimonials.
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