By District Director, Jesse Ford, DTM People often say, “it’s the quiet ones you have to worry about.” But wait…we are Toastmasters! Nobody is quiet in Toastmasters, right? Well, maybe not quiet around everyone; she is definitely a voice in the leadership team. This leader takes care of minutes for all district business, helps with…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Andrew Carnegie once said, “No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself, or to get the credit for doing it.” I heard this and thought to myself for a while on it. It made me think who out there is doing this and…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Typically, when talking about event planning people, will tell you that a project manager is responsible for, you guessed it…planning, executing, and overseeing. This can include managing teams, budgets, and deadlines. Sounds like a lot of work, right? Let’s combine that with being a Toastmaster volunteer leader, and our…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Have you ever heard of the term “helium hands”? No? Well allow me to explain. According to TheOdysseyOnline.com, “’Helium Hand’ can be described as an affliction where no matter what the request, or who it is from, the person has the uncontrollable urge to say yes or to volunteer.”…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director There are large teams in the district that handle things like the Annual Conference Committee, the Summit Committee, and TLI. Sometimes, there are smaller groups. Both types of teams have a big impact on the district—and both are visible in distinct and unique ways. One leader in our district,…
by Jesse Ford DTM IPDD Over the last few years, while serving in District leadership, there have been times when I thought to myself “no way I could never do that.” Then, guess what happened? Yep, I found myself doing said things. Somebody once told me an interesting quote/philosophy on leadership. “The number one job…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Hello District 25 … This year, because we want to see our District grow, we are going to have a new recognition award — Outstanding Leader of the Month. Just like the Outstanding Members, these team leaders have stepped up and done an extraordinary job. So, who is it?…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director If you ever get a chance to go to a speech contest, I would highly recommend it. If you ever want to be part of the amazing team that puts on the events, that is where real magic happens. A contest needs a lot of helpers with everything from…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Overcoming hardship as a leader requires resilience and adaptability. Leading during difficult times means focusing on people first while simultaneously maintaining focus on the long-term vision. A leader must also first cultivate mental toughness. This means being able to handle stress, uncertainty, and adversity without losing sight of their…