Membership Rules & Code of Conduct
Understand the values and commitments that make our community meaningful, respectful and useful.
GBO Wisdom Circle is a learning, entrepreneurship, leadership and personal development community initiated by GBO Solutions Ltd.
Membership is open to individuals committed to continuous learning, sharing knowledge, developing themselves and contributing positively to others.
1. Membership Requirements
- Have a genuine interest in reading, learning and personal development.
- Recommend at least THREE valuable books that you believe others should read, together with a brief explanation of why you recommend each.
- Demonstrate a willingness to read books, articles and other approved learning materials.
- Be willing to share knowledge, experiences and lessons with other members.
- Commit to applying knowledge gained to improve personal, professional or business life.
- Respect the values, objectives and leadership of GBO Wisdom Circle.
2. Reading Culture
- Members are encouraged to maintain a consistent reading habit.
- Members should participate in assigned reading programmes and book discussions.
- Members should share meaningful lessons from what they read.
- Members should not simply read to complete books; they should seek to understand and apply lessons.
- Members are encouraged to maintain a personal reading list and track progress.
3. Participation and Contribution
- Every member is encouraged to contribute to discussions.
- Members should ask meaningful questions and offer constructive ideas.
- Members should share practical experiences that can benefit others.
- Members should participate in scheduled learning sessions, book reviews and discussions.
- Members should support fellow members in learning and development.
4. Respect and Professional Conduct
- Respect every member regardless of age, education, profession, background or financial status.
- Disagreements should be handled respectfully and constructively.
- Personal attacks, insults, harassment and abusive language are prohibited.
- Members must respect different opinions and remain open to learning.
- No member should use the community to intimidate, manipulate or exploit others.
5. Quality of Information
- Share information that is accurate and relevant.
- Distinguish personal opinions from verified facts.
- Where possible, provide sources when sharing research, quotations or statistics.
- Avoid rumours, misinformation or misleading financial and business advice.
- Respect copyright and acknowledge authors, speakers and original sources.
6. Community Discipline
- Unnecessary advertisements and unsolicited promotions are discouraged or prohibited.
- Political campaigning and divisive arguments unrelated to approved learning activities are discouraged or prohibited.
- Forwarding irrelevant messages, jokes and unrelated content is discouraged.
- Soliciting money or promoting investments without authorisation is prohibited.
- Using the membership directory for unsolicited marketing is prohibited.
- Sharing confidential discussions or members’ personal information without permission is prohibited.
7. Personal Development and Accountability
- Set personal learning goals.
- Read consistently.
- Share at least one meaningful lesson from your learning.
- Identify practical actions arising from discussions.
- Review progress and encourage others to do the same.
8. Membership Integrity
- Membership should be based on genuine interest and commitment.
- Members must provide truthful registration information.
- Members should not misrepresent qualifications, experience or achievements.
- Membership may be reviewed where a person repeatedly violates community rules.
- Serious or repeated misconduct may result in suspension or termination following a fair review process.
9. Membership and Financial Contributions
- Individual community registration is free at launch.
- Participation in optional training programmes, events or other paid activities will be communicated separately, with applicable fees disclosed in advance.
- No member should be required to make an unauthorised financial contribution.
10. Our Commitment
- By joining GBO Wisdom Circle, I commit to being a responsible learner, respecting fellow members, sharing knowledge and applying what I learn.
- I understand that the purpose of this community is not merely to accumulate information, but to develop wisdom, character, leadership and practical results.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLE
READ → REFLECT → APPLY → GROWKnowledge only changes our lives when we put it into action.
GBO WISDOM CIRCLE
An initiative of GBO Solutions Ltd.
