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Circles of Collaboration
by Christine Merser & Leslie Grossman
What could you achieve if you started collaborating?
For centuries, women have gathered in circles, where every voice matters, decisions are shared, and progress is made together. Circles of Collaboration explores this time-tested method, tracing its history and revealing how you can harness its power to achieve your goals faster and with a stronger, more supportive network. Circles of Collaboration gives you the blueprint—practical tools, real-world examples, and the inspiration you need to build your own collaborative circle to achieve your vision.
Articles Featuring Circles of Collaboration
Why The Myth Of The One Perfect Mentor Is Holding Women Back (reprinted from COMMPRO)
“If 63% of women never get that mentor and say it damaged their ability to succeed, maybe it’s time to stop blaming ourselves and start changing the story.” – Leslie Grossman
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For decades, women have been told to find the mentor, the powerful individual who will open doors, offer wisdom, and smooth the path upward. But what happens when that mentor never comes?
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In her latest piece, Leslie Grossman unpacks why the one-on-one mentorship model is failing so many women, and why the pressure to find a single guide is not just outdated, but harmful. The data shows the gap. The stories show the frustration. And the solution, Leslie argues, isn’t about chasing the mythical mentor. It’s about building something bigger.
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Circles of collaboration, diverse and intentional groups of people who support, challenge, and open doors for each other, offer a model that’s more honest, more effective, and more enduring.
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This is mentorship reimagined: not one voice, but many. Not dependency, but reciprocity. Not waiting for an invitation, but creating your own circle of power.