We all know that rules are necessary for the effective operation of an organization. Rules provide uniformity to processes and procedures so that things get done in an orderly fashion. Without them there are certain people who without hesitation would just do what...
“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The trouble-makers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently…they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius.” – Steve...
If your organization has more people leaving than joining you have a problem. A Pew Research Center survey on what compels someone to leave a group, cited these reasons: The group lacked leadership – 54% The person lost interest in the goals or purpose of the group –...
On one visit to my parents I was sitting on the patio having my morning coffee. I begin to think about the willow tree that has been standing at the back of their yard for over 50 years. My sister and I were young and we told Dad that we would like to have a weeping...
In 2012 Michael “Flathead” Blanchard died and his obituary appeared in the Denver Post on April 12, 2012. It wasn’t the usual obit and it started by saying, “Weary of reading obituaries noting someone’s courageous battle with death, Mike wanted it known that he...
These presentations are not lectures but “mini-workshops.”
Each is designed to encourage active participation, and your lodge brethren will always leave with something to think about and act upon.
The Leadership of Rebuilding – Nehemiah & the Rebuilding of the Walls of Jerusalem – The story of how a simple civil servant to the King of Persia led the Jewish people to rebuild the temple walls and the leadership lessons that can be learned as we rebuild our lodges.
Building Your Masonic “Why”—By using your personal values, Masonic obligations and rituals, and positive life experiences, you can create a powerful statement that defines you as a better man and a Mason.
How to Develop a Masonic Leader’s Mindset – As you assume a leadership role in your lodge a proper mindset is essential. How to use the tools and lessons of Masonry to build a “masonic lens” to ensure a correct leadership attitude.
Building a Lodge Education Program That Creates Positive Change – How to construct your education program to better educate your candidates, ensure proper planning, provide leadership competency, and build a lodge culture of learning, leadership and positive change.
Knowing How to See – Using the visualization techniques of Leonardo da Vinci we can develop a deeper understanding of Masonry. Learn the seven principles he used.
Leading With Masonic Values – The lessons Masonry teaches us about the leadership attributes of attitude, knowledge, relationships, mentoring, and developing a leadership legacy.
Aspire – Discovering Your Purpose Through the Power of Words -Lessons from the book by Kevin Hall – Learn eleven words that could have a significant and meaningful impact on your life.