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 Keith Boepple DTM Being a Contest Master is a joyful honor for me. In the course of the contest, I get to introduce a contestant, then interview them. Recently I was asked what I do to prepare for these dual tasks. Let me use the word SHINE as an anchor for my thoughts. I…
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 Samamtha Watt District Public Relations Manager Are you passionate about the future of District 25 Toastmasters? Do you want to play a key role in shaping its growth and success? If so, we invite you to apply for the Strategic Planning Committee (SPC)! This two-year term offers a unique opportunity to work alongside district…
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…
by Jesse Ford DTM District Director Leadership is tough. It’s messy, it’s hard and it will make you question every decision you make, even if you know that it was the right one. Becoming a leader is not about arriving at a destination. It’s a journey wherein we continue to learn and grow each and…
by Phylliss Christian-Daniels DTM Program Quality Director As we reflect on our current Winter Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) experience, we are filled with gratitude for the dedication and hard work of our leadership team. The Trio, Area and Division Directors, TLI Team, Facilitators, and Zoom Masters have all played crucial roles in making this event…
