Found your Peloton yet?

In major cycling races, e.g. the Tour de France, there’s something truly beautiful that happens in each race.

There’s a moment when cyclists join together to form a peloton. It is a swarm of hundreds of cyclists, all clustered together, to minimize air resistance. By doing this, the riders cut the wind resistance by about 90%.

It means that everyone in the peloton exerts less energy while they are in the group. They can only do this if they accept that they will go farther in the group than if they tried to do it alone. No hero mentality here.

Now, the best leaders form their own “pelotons” or mastermind groups. They seek out like-minded leaders and create their own safe havens. In these pelotons, they test each other, give each other feedback and relentlessly improve. They understand it is easier to level up in the group than if they worked solo.

You’re struggling with leadership challenges? Look around you. Who else is struggling with the same problem? Who can you reach out to for help in what you’re weak at? Who wants to go the same rate as you do? Bring them into your circle and get better. Together.

Found your peloton yet?