What if the greatest working tool for Masonic education was your own voice? Welcome to "The Square Magazine Podcast," where we delve into "Effective Communication Strategies" to unlock the profound symbolism in Freemasonry and turn every conversation into a practical application of the Craft's timeless virtues.

In this insightful series, inspired by Nicholas J. Broadway's article, we bridge modern communication techniques with ancient Masonic moral philosophy. Drawing upon the work of trial attorney Jefferson Fisher, we explore his three foundational pillars: Say it with Control, Say it with Confidence, and Say it to Connect. These aren't just secular strategies; they are a "trestle board" for virtuous discourse, revealing themselves as timeless echoes of our most sacred teachings.

Discover how speaking with Control directly embodies the virtue of Temperance, empowering you to master your emotions and respond with Prudence, even in challenging moments. Learn to communicate with true Masonic Confidence, not through arrogance, but with the quiet strength of Fortitude—acting "on the square" with assertive, kind, and truthful words. Most profoundly, explore how to Connect, applying Brotherly Love and Charity to foster mutual understanding, transform disagreements into "complex knots to be patiently unravelled," and build genuine fraternity.

Your communication is a direct reflection of your "internal ashlar", constantly refining your character and defining your relationships. From making your word your sacred bond to creating a powerful "ripple effect" within the Craft and the world, effective communication is "the art of applied Freemasonry."

Join us to learn these modern working tools of thought and speech. Let’s smooth our ashlars, strengthen the bonds of our fraternity, and build a more harmonious world, one conversation at a time.