As Integrators, we often feel “alone on an island” in our work. We are often the lone wolves (badass lone wolves, but lone wolves nonetheless) as we work to stay in stride with our Visionaries, hold our teams accountable, get out in front of issues, and build a vibrant culture in our organizations. Enter the peer group.
Peer groups are important places for learning, therapy (peers speak your language!), networking, and support. Integrators, with their ambivert personalities (a generality, though often true), can find peer groups to be key outlets for growth and as a way to share in the common challenges and successes they can face in their work. Whether you are a full-time Integrator or work on a fractional basis, find your peers, join them at their next gathering – and online – and behold the power of community.
Here are a few resources for you when looking for a peer group for Integrators!
The Female Integrator Mastermind (FIM) is the only international peer group of all female integrators. Their annual Summit, online forum, quarterly mastermind groups, and monthly learning sessions are a must for any female Integrator looking to connect, share, learn, and transform.
Authentic Brand is a group of fractional CMOs (Chief Marketing Officers) who strive to “overcome random acts of marketing®.” As part of their work, they host the monthly Integrator Community™. Held monthly, these free and confidential, 90-minute, virtual gatherings allow space for Integrators to hear from an industry expert and then share to solve their issues in break-out rooms, facilitated by an EOS® Implementer. The conversations are lively, always informative, and often lead to additional 1:1 connections as a result.
Rocket Fuel University’s Launch Pad is another stellar resource for Integrators and their Visionaries. Tools, online forums, assessments, and no-cost learning modules are available to all. In addition to the resources provided by Rocket Fuel, EOS Worldwide’s annual conference, slated to take place in person in both Orlando and London in April 2022, is an essential event to attend.
When working in an EOS®-centered world, one is bound to see the familiar faces of Visionaries, Implementers, and Integrators in many of the monthly forums and at the virtual and in-person conferences. This strong community of invested leaders speaks a shared language, recognizes how to work through issues, celebrates successes together, and supports one another like family.
Find your best fit with a peer group near you! Try them all, share what works for you with others and let us know what other groups we should know about. Dive in, share your own knowledge, and revel in the glow of your greater peer community!