The Fellow Craft Mason Series – Part II: The Work of Connection
Download MP3The Fellow Craft’s journey deepens as the craftsman begins to see the web of relationships surrounding the work. This episode explores the relational dimension — how understanding one’s place within systems of trust, collaboration, and social capital transforms effort into influence. True craftsmanship is not only about skill, but about connection — seeing how each piece supports the whole.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- The Fellow Craft learns that mastery requires understanding relationships, not just tasks.
- Social capital is the invisible mortar that holds meaningful change together.
- Leadership grows from cooperation, empathy, and awareness of shared purpose.
💬 Featured Quotes
- 0:00:12 — “From a relational perspective in the Fellow Craft degree, you begin to look at the work itself differently.”
- 0:00:22 — “It’s not just understanding your role in the work, but the role of the work in the domain.”
- 0:00:54 — “You can’t drive an organization to a high order of change if you don’t have the social capital to do that.”
- 0:01:23 — “Good luck trying to move people without connection — you’re asking too much of the system.”
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
