The talk starts off with The Big Bang Theory's – The Friendship Algorithm skit, which is not included as part of this slide deck. Click here to watch it >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0xgjUhEG3U

1. Hi, I’m Sheldon
(^-^)||

4. MEETUPS I ORGANIZED
Seth Godin’s Linchpin Global
Meetup – May 2011
UXFest – September 2011
WCKL Mastermind Groups
(Alpha & Beta)
WCKL Co-Working Heroes
Open Coffee Club

5. INTROVERT’S GUIDE TO
BUILDING YOUR TRIBE
– Seh Hui @felixleong

6. (* no guarantees ^-^||)

7. START SMALL – START A
MASTERMIND GROUP

8. WHY MASTERMIND GROUPS?
FOCUSED ON PERSONAL GOALS
ACTION ORIENTED
VETTED
CLOSED
SUPPORTIVE
COLLABORATIVE

9. WHY MASTERMIND GROUPS?
(… and smaller groups are less overwhelming ^-^||)

10. SEVEN STEPS IN BUILDING
YOUR FIRST MASTERMIND
GROUP

11. STEP ONE
Have (Online) Friends

12. (oh DUH! =_=|||)

14. STEP TWO
Herd Cats

15. STEP TWO CHECKLIST
AGENDA
DATE
TIME
VENUE (preferably accessible by public transport)
SEND EMAIL BLAST!

16. STEP THREE
Show Up & Trust
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17. STEP FOUR
Break Ice & Build Ties
(The hook…)
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18. STEP FIVE
Ask About Their Goals
(The line…)
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19. STEP SIX
Establish & Provide Value
(… & The Sinker)
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20. STEP SEVEN
Repeat Step Two
(Planning all over again :) )
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BE PROUD!
INTROVERTS ARE AWESOME!

22. SUPERPOWERS YOU POSSESS
Research participants profile & prepare topics
Take notes
Observe social dynamics
Listen attentively
Share your knowledge treasure trove
Forge deep conversations

23. THE TRIBE CAN ONLY BE
AWESOME AS A GROUP

24. THE TRULY AWESOME PEEPS!

25. START YOUR OWN TRIBE
TODAY!
@felixleong