by Denise McConnell DTM Club Growth Director Blue Castle Collaborators (BCC) celebrated their third Charterversary on February 4th, 2025, with 15 members and seven guests in attendance. Among them were two distinguished guests: D25 Division A Director Jenny Riddle and D25 Area 11 Director Sherry Foster, who energized the room with her inspiring words as…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Today I paused and was thinking again about how leadership is not about the easy wins or the smooth paths. It’s about perseverance, resilience, and the unwavering belief that we can achieve greatness—even when the journey feels long, and the obstacles seem insurmountable. Every challenge we face is a…
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…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director For over 100 years, our great Toastmasters organization has been developing leaders and speakers. The number of lives impacted grows daily with new people being introduced all the time. It’s exciting to think where we might be in the next 100 years, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Program Quality Director As the overseer of the TLI Trainings, I have to say that it has been an incredibly rewarding experience – one that will always resonate in my heart. The second round of the Winter TLIs were hosted by our amazing Division Directors. If I had any doubts about…
by Denise McConnell DTM Club Growth Director It’s that time of year again – dues renewal. A moment where we pause and reflect on the value we’re receiving and the direction we want to head. As a Toastmaster, this renewal is more than just a financial transaction; it’s an investment in your personal and professional…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Over the last few years, while serving District 25, I have been given the grace to learn new skills and take on challenges I would never have though possible. I have taken roles I honestly knew nothing about. I have been part of the committees that help put on…
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 An Wang a Chinese American computer engineer and inventor said, “You have to have your heart in the business and the business in your heart.” In District 25 we have a long-standing legacy of developing great leaders who do and get others to do some truly amazing things. I…
