How Leaders Learn” – A Masonic Reflection As you know masonry is dedicated to the principles of light, truth, and continual improvement. Tonights topic is inspired by the book How Leaders Learn by David Novak. While not written for Masons, it echoes many of our core beliefs—that true leadership begins within, and that wisdom is something we must continually seek. 1. Learn from Your Upbringing Our journey starts with self-awareness. Each of us was shaped by our upbringing—our families, communities, and early life experiences. The values we inherited form the foundation of who we are today. But being a leader requires us to pause and ask: What beliefs do I hold? Where did they come from? And are they helping me grow or holding me back? As Freemasons, we are taught to “know thyself.” This is where leadership begins. 2. Learn from Change Change is rarely comfortable. But it is always rich with opportunity. Novak identifies four sources of opportunity: new knowledge, ne...
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