Im A Toastmaster By Donald W Larson CTM
I’m A Toastmaster By Donald W. Larson CTM & CL December 21, 2005
Why Join Toastmasters? • Pride • Learn new leadership and speaking skills • Be part of an effective team • Delegate and accept responsibility • Make new friends Click mouse to continue
The Larson Toastmaster Hypothesis One • It is my belief that when you speak clearly without using “crutch fillers” you increase the chance listeners will stay focused on what you are saying: – A listener will “drift” if you give them reason to divert from your attention when your speech slips – Convince listeners to center on you by speaking with “vocal conviction” Click mouse to continue
The Larson Toastmaster Hypothesis Two • It is my belief that when you lead strongly, your team will lead strongly: – Members of a team need direction so that they can set their path in tune with the leader – Strong team members reinforce each other and spread the work between the leader and the other members – Strong team members will lead their teams with strength Click mouse to continue
The Larson Toastmaster Hypothesis Three • Strong members mentor new members: – New members enjoy learning quicker – New members appreciate an effective mentoring process – Then new members learn: • The meeting process more successfully • The club policies and procedures • How to contribute their own ideas and integrate their personal style into the club culture Click mouse to continue
The Larson Toastmaster Hypothesis Four • Each member is or becomes a: – Leader – Mentor – Competent Toastmaster and Competent Leader Click mouse to continue
You’re A Toastmaster • You know how to speak and lead with conviction without doubts and fear • You understand the importance of policies, procedures, and how to create agenda’s to run meetings of any kind effectively and ontime • You are in a position to positively influence the world around you Click mouse to continue
The End Thank you for your time! Click your mousebutton to end this presentation. Don Larson dwlarson@mac. com www. timeoutofmind. com Photo copyright © 2003 by Donald W. Larson
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