When abusing the program becomes personal
Even though I’ve been using this blog to express my own views about Toastmasters, some of which may be controversial, I’ve been reluctant to go in detail various incidents that could get my blood...
View ArticleConsider looking at the long-term when recruiting talent
One thing that did not surprise me today when I attended the District 30 Winter Toastmasters Leadership Institute is that the team put together by the TLI Dean includes a couple who are current...
View ArticleDistrict 30 needs to set examples of selfless leadership
The recent arrest of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich uncovered plenty of his leadership flaws, some of which reminded me of the problems I have seen in District 30. Not respecting other people’s...
View ArticleFocusing on my strengths
Most of us joined Toastmasters to work on our weaknesses, whether it is to simply speak in front of people, giving a speech without fainting, responding to an impromptu question or giving an...
View ArticleLooking forward to serving as the VP of Public Relations
Last week at the last Arlington Heights club meeting, I was elected to serve as the club’s Vice President of Public Relations for the 2009-2010 year. I never served in that position before, in fact...
View ArticleCheck this view from a Past International Director
The debate regarding Proposal A and other recent issues from Toastmasters International rages on, in particular on the LinkedIn Toastmasters International Members group, which even had two...
View ArticleProposal A – Solutions with a lot more questions
After paying attention to the issues surrounding Proposal A the last five months and commenting them on LinkedIn and my Facebook page, I’m sure you want my opinion of this. I’ve been reading both the...
View ArticleThis quote said it all!
The April 2nd edition of the Chicago Tribune had an article about the misfortunes of Ed Hearn, District 30′s very own World Champion of Public Speaking. Among the comments posted in the online version...
View ArticleThe “tea party” hits District 30!
I posted the following on my Facebook page the day of the District 30 Nominating Committee meeting which was March 27th: The District 30 Toastmasters Nominating Committee meeting is held today at the...
View ArticleBefore you vote for the next District 30 Governor, consider this…
I served as an Area Governor for the 2nd time in 2006-2007 Toastmasters year, five years since I took that role for the first time. Unlike the first time, I knew far more people in District 30, knew...
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