June 2022 - "Looking to the Future"

​Dubbed the "Club of Luminaries" by Toastmasters International Second Vice President Radhi Spear, DTM, Club 407 ended the Toastmasters year with an inspiring slate of speakers and idea sharing.

Second VP Radhi Spear, DTM shared her thoughts on how to leverage Toastmasters training through her speech, "Toastmasters in Transition." She discussed how taking advantage of learning online communication skills can help you stand out from other speakers. The future is trending toward hybrid and virtual formats. Toastmasters can offer this flexibility. The better we are at this, the more valuable the program is and the more we become the first choice in any medium.

As district Trios will be taking a new role on July 1, they often have many questions about finishing the current year and starting a new one. Past District 57 Director Randie Ellington, DTM gave some some great tips in his speech, "Taking the Reins."  He suggested remembering Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs when working with teams. Next, the first three things to focus on are 1. onboard your leaders, 2. create a communication plan strategy and 3. work with the outgoing team to transition. Lastly, Randie offered these tips:

1. Eat a frog every morning - the day can't get worse than that - meaning, tackle the big things first.
2. Be consistent with your time - plan your week and allot your time.
3. Be Captain Kirk - focus on your position in leading your district.
4. Take calculated risks - find the depths and range of your leadership.

In the end, find your purpose and passion. It's the true value of being a district leader. You are not alone.

Some learnings from impromptu speaking led by Founder's District Director David Hosmer, DTM:

• Innate human nature doesn't change. Remember this when planning for the future.
• Enroll others in your vision by mentoring, giving back and sharing your warmth and glow.
• Be clear on your vision and communicate it. Relate your vision to members' needs.
• Invest in yourself by determining the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
• Be aware of self-doubt that holds you back. Spend a few minutes everyday working on your future. 
• Miracles happen in June.
• It takes a leader to point to the direction and say "let's do it!"
• A strong start to next year starts with a strong finish to this year.

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