Do You Have a Masonic Legacy?

man in boxesNot many Masonic leaders have probably thought about the legacy they want to leave to the Fraternity.

They assume an officer position, get wrapped up in the management side of leading, follow the rules, progress to become the presiding officer, get lauded and applauded and for some it’s over.

But others progress further.

They assume an officer position, get wrapped up in the management side of leading, follow the rules, progress to become the presiding officer, get lauded and applauded and it’s over again.

But others progress further. They assume an officer position…. You get the picture.

In Dr. Maxwell’s The Law of Legacy he offers four thoughts on how leaders should develop a legacy.

  1. Know The Legacy You Want To Leave – As a leader have you identified organizational problems you want to solve, change that may be needed or inspiration you want to instill?
  2. Live The Legacy You Want To Leave – Words alone will not build a legacy. You must demonstrate by your actions that your legacy is important to you.
  3. Choose Who Will Carry On Your Legacy – Have you developed relationships that will allow you to mentor those officers below you? Legacy comes when leaders are created that will carry on when you are no longer around.
  4. Make Sure You Pass The Baton – You greatest joy should come when you see other leaders step up and do even a better job than you did. Be able to walk away with great pride knowing you had a part in creating these leaders.

Is your legacy just a bunch of titles you have accumulated to list in your obituary? Wouldn’t it be much more rewarding to know that your contributions will live on?

How do you create a Masonic legacy? You create another leader. Start doing it today!

Have a Great Masonic Day!

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