Tham khảo tài liệu 'a powerful path to personal and leadership development_2', khoa học xã hội, kinh tế chính trị phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | 46 TRUE NORTH GROUPS This leads to a common level of understanding. Too broad an age range can lead to a disconnect between generations that gets in the way. Twenty years seems a workable age range although I know of groups that work well which exceed that. Eric Utne founder of Utne Reader says Prospective members should be interested in exploring the frontiers of the human spirit. Teacher Mike Seaman adds Individuals should have depth and willingness to be emotionally vulnerable. A high-functioning group must have open-minded members who aren t judgmental. The most important thing for the group s success is that all its members enter the group with the assumption that everyone is trustworthy. This gets the group off to the right start in building relationships. FORMING YOUR GROUP Now you re ready to form your group. We suggest teaming up with one or two people whom you would like to have in the group and talking through what kind of group you would like to have and what each of you hopes to get from the group. Then draw up your list of characteristics of the kinds of people you would like to have and merge them into a consolidated list. After getting agreement on characteristics each person should prepare a list of possible candidates. Who are the people you want to spend more time with in deep conversations Compare notes with your colleagues and build a prospect list. Starting with close friends is a natural move as long as you realize that some tennis pals or book club friends may not be interested in the deeper explorations inherent in a True North Group. Often friends in one context aren t FORMING YOUR GROUP 47 involved in other parts of your life. Contractor David Scherf notes Our group started meeting because we are great friends. Being in the same profession enabled us to have a clearer understanding of the issues we face in our work lives. The most desirable members may have busy lives and find it difficult to commit to a weekly session. Yet as they .
