Beyond Titles: What the Craft Teaches About Leading Well
Download MP3Leadership in the Craft is more than a seat in the East—it’s a practice grounded in clarity, decisiveness, and service. This episode explores how to identify and resolve organizational friction, the importance of early wins, and the deeper responsibilities that come with guiding others in a Masonic context.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- True leadership starts with diagnosing and resolving points of friction
- Early wins build trust and momentum for deeper changes
- Titles matter less than the quality of guidance and care a leader provides
💬 Featured Quotes
- 0:00:00 – “I want to take a couple of minutes in this episode to talk about leadership.”
- 0:00:05 – “Leadership is complex and there’s just a ton of study that’s been done for it.”
- 0:00:20 – “The anecdotal stuff that I’m giving you here may work for you… I’ve had positive experiences working in this way.”
- 0:00:25 – “One of the first things you want to do, day one as a leader, is identify the places where there is organizational friction and find the quickest possible wins.”
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- Beyond the Apron: Living Freemasonry Outside the Lodge – Applying leadership lessons beyond the Lodge room.
Creators and Guests
Host
Brian Mattocks
Host and Founder of A Mason's Work - a podcast designed to help you use symbolism to grow. He's been working in the craft for over a decade and served as WM, trustee, and sat in every appointed chair in a lodge - at least once :D
