BRYCE ON SOCIETY – Our family and friends, our co-workers, our boss…? Have you ever noticed there doesn’t seem to be a lot of trust anymore? We tend not to trust our government, our companies, our coworkers, the media, our neighbors. Heck, we’re even suspicious about the motives of our own relatives. It wasn’t always […]
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Freemasonry from the Edge – Tim Bryce brings a commanding presence of Masonic Leadership and wisdom on all aspects of the fraternity from the day to day operation of a lodge to the underpinnings of living the meaning of Masonry.
What is Freemasonry?
Is it a club, a corporation, a religious cult, a PAC, a philanthropy, or a fraternity?BRYCE ON THE MASONSIn the many years I have been a member, I have always found it fascinating how people perceive the institution of Freemasonry. Some say it is a club, others see it as a philanthropy, but very few […]
Continue readingWhen Membership Declines
The answer is NOT to raise dues.BRYCE ON NON-PROFITS I have been around nonprofit organizations of all kinds for several years. I don’t know about you, but I have found far too many in decline due to such things as apathy, lack of relevance, or just bad public relations. Regardless of the reason, when membership […]
Continue reading2013 Year End Wrap-Up
My most popular columns this year.BRYCE ON 2013 As you know, I write on a variety of subjects, such as management, systems, technology, social issues, politics, and observations of our changing world. Sometimes my work is instructional and informative, other times it is controversial or humorous. I certainly hope it isn’t boring. By the number […]
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The Meaning of Christmas
BRYCE ON CHRISTMAS It is certainly not about the commercialization of the holiday, or Santa. He arose in the morning groggy and disoriented. He didn’t know where he was or recognized the surroundings. It was a small room, very neat and clean, with a sofa, desk, and big bed. Anyone would recognize it as a […]
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Understanding the Pecking Order
BRYCE ON SOCIETY – Do you know your place? (Click for AUDIO VERSION) To use this segment in a Radio broadcast or Podcast, send TIM a request. You would be hard pressed to find an institution that does not have a “pecking order” delineating authority through superior and subordinate relationships. The order ultimately dictates the […]
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BRYCE ON CHANGEWere the good old days really better? As we grow older, we tend to get aggravated by the complexities of the world and yearn for simpler times. You suddenly recognize the complications caused by technology, overcrowding, government bureaucracy, and changes in moral values, thereby causing you to fondly think back to less stressful […]
Continue readingHow Much Do We Really Use Our Head?
Not as much as you may think.BRYCE ON MANAGEMENT Ever wonder what goes through people’s heads? Or maybe you have heard yourself say, “What the hell are you thinking of?” It shouldn’t come as a surprise to find a lot of people don’t use their head during the day. A couple of years ago I […]
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BRYCE ON FAMILY & TRAVEL– Why we behave the way we do under close quarters. Holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas typically bring members of the family together, as does family vacations and anniversaries. Inevitably, family members open their homes and share quarters with loved ones traveling from out of town. Perhaps you’ll go home […]
Continue readingBoxes of Rules
Too many leads to a bureaucratic nightmare.BRYCE ON MANAGEMENT When I first started in the work force, I asked my boss about the scope of my responsibilities. He simply told me to go as far and hard as possible. If I started to wander out of bounds, he would reign me in. This worked remarkably […]
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