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title: Why Masterminds are So Effective
description: Masterminds are highly effective for executive development, leveraging demonstration, discussion, practice, and teaching to super-charge learning and growth.
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# [Why Masterminds are So Effective](https://www.growth-arc.com/articles/masterminds-effective)

 Written by [Kendall Justiniano](https://www.growth-arc.com/articles/author/kendall-justiniano) | 23 February

### It's the Power of Community -

 

 

Why are Masterminds so effective?

Until I joined one out of necessity, I’d never even heard of the concept.

Now that I’ve used them, I say they are one of the most powerful mechanisms of learning and growth.

Especially for more complex, nuanced, highly integrated topics, such as executive development.

More than classroom training.

More powerful than the B-school case method.

More powerful than personal coaching.

Why?

They use a combination of the most powerful mechanisms for learning and retention.

- 💁🏼‍♀️ Demonstration
- 💬 Discussion
- 🧗🏼‍♂️ Practice
- 👩🏼‍🏫 Teaching
- 👩🏽 👨🏼‍🦳 🧑🏻 Community

The last is a real key. When we're at work, we're on stage. A safe community of peers is a crucial laboratory to learn, make mistakes and be thoughtful about reflecting on improvements. The value of learning through others experiences is unmatched.

It’s why we use the Mastermind format for Executive Breakthrough.

If you swapped out your New Years resolution for a really big, BOLD vision, then you need to consider super-charging your learning.

Until next week,

Kendall -

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