What you have set out, perhaps sub-consciously, but more likely unconsciously, is a charter / template for a successful network. I have over the years worked in at least twenty networks of leadership consultants; only a few have flourished; some have crashed and burnt in a flurry of emotional recrimination whilst others have never taken off through lack of basic competence or integrity. Looking at the ones that I am still actively part of, I see your 9 rules in action. I gain comfort from this new insight, as I find myself only able to authentically speak about a model or framework if I have experienced it in action, making a real difference. My intention to share the insight means I now need to remember the rules. Interestingly an appropriate mnemonic has just leapt out at me: GRAVITAS, which comes from Latin and means quality of substance or depth of personality:
G Generosity
R Responsibility / Self Discipline
A Abundance
V Value
I Interdependence
T Trust
A Authenticity
S Sharing Attitude

Those of you fully alert on Monday morning will note the absence of ‘Monetise Content’ in GRAVITAS. Using the principle of Open Source I will challenge those bloggers with bigger brains than me to build on my whimsy and complete the model.

Michael