One Circle-Tapping the Power of Those who Know you Best: The Essential Guide to Creating your Personal Advisory Board

We all want to be part of a group of like-minded people who will help us be our absolute best. Now here is a guide to help you create your own mastermind group, peer-mentoring group or executive forum - to solve problems and share experiences in a confidential and supportive environment. This essential guide introduces a unique model for creating your own dynamic group-One Circle. You will learn how to: - find the right members - facilitate the meetings - make the circle safe for candid conversations - make the circle effective for each member -deal with problems within the group Applying the principles outlined, you will create a self-sustaining group that will evolve to meet your changing needs. You will develop trusting relations and create a place where personal growth will happen. This book is for entrepreneurs, executives and professionals inside and outside corporations who want to be more effective and efficient at achieving their goals and living more balanced lives.

Maureen F. Fitzgerald, PhD is a lawyer and recognized expert in conflict and collaboration. She is the president of CenterPoint Inc. and the author of six books including One Circle, Mission Possible; Legal Problem Solving; and Hiring, Managing and Keeping the Best. Fitzgerald is dedicated to helping organizations and groups have courageous conversations. She has a commerce degree, two law degrees and a doctorate. She has taught at two universities and leads seminars around the world.