Active Listening (6/14/2018)

Active Listening (6/14/2018)

POP QUIZ: You're talking to a friend- what is the most important part of the exchange? A. Talking loud enough for them to hear. B. Speaking clearly so they understand. C. Choosing the best words to get your point across. D. None of the above. The correct answer is D....
Body Language (06/07/2018)

Body Language (06/07/2018)

DeMolay helps to develop effective communication skills in its members, and a lot of our focus often falls on the content of that communication. Of course, this is a vital skill to develop for DeMolays. However, research shows that only a small percentage of...
Formal Attire Resources (05/31/2018)

Formal Attire Resources (05/31/2018)

Dressing to impress is a big part of DeMolay and professional life. There is a world of difference between wearing a suit, and wearing a suit WELL. From the shoes on your feet to the crease of your collar, there are small details everywhere that can affect how people...

51st DeMolay Congress Legislation

KANSAS CITY, MO - DeMolay International has released the proposed legislation to be considered by delegates to the 51st International DeMolay Congress June 21-23, 2018 in Alexandria, VA. The signature program of DeMolay, the International DeMolay Congress is the...
Class Presentation Tips (03/15/2018)

Class Presentation Tips (03/15/2018)

For the past three years, March 15 has been world speech day. While not overly relevant in daily life, it’s a good excuse to cover a topic that has been the bane of the school experience for generations: Giving front-of-the-room presentations in school. Here are six...
Building a Legacy (03/08/2018)

Building a Legacy (03/08/2018)

When I was a 15-year-old kid preparing to serve as Master Councilor, a pivotal conversation with my grandpa -who was a DeMolay advisor in the 80s- transformed my term as MC. He told me what DeMolay was like in those days, and in that discussion mentioned how everyone...
Mission POSSIBLE: Recruitment (03/01/2018)

Mission POSSIBLE: Recruitment (03/01/2018)

Recruitment and Retention. These are heavily emphasized topics that our people scour the world for answers on how to improve in these key areas. It's unlikely that any one system will work for everyone in every situation. Therefore, these topics will regularly come...
The Importance of Dance (03/01/2018)

The Importance of Dance (03/01/2018)

When DeMolay comes to mind, there are a few iconic events every DeMolay can identify with: sporting events, Conclave, and dances. These dances are great opportunities to build skills that benefit a DeMolay both in his activities in the Order, and well beyond his time...