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out through Vertical Response. These are some fun together. I have been known to say more
of the practical skills she has helped me develop. than once that, “between the two of us we have a
It’s how to work with people; identify rising stars whole brain.” We complement one another with
and nurture them, deal effectively with difficult our ideas, our drive, and our passion. This is one

situations and people that I count among my protégé/mentor experience that worked for the
greatest areas of growth. long haul.
Phyllis Harmon and I both brought a different Leanna Lindquist joined Toastmasters in
set of experiences, skills, and personality traits 2009. She is a member Marylhurst Toastmasters,

to the table. As time went on I guess you could Feedbackers, and Tell Me a Story. She has served
say a little of each rubbed off on the other. If in all club officer roles and most District roles. She
the situation between mentor and protégé is earned four DTMs, was a recipient of the 2014-15
successful, it must be mutually fulfilling, a District Toastmaster of the Year and 2012-13 Division

win-win situation. I feel that has been the case. Director of the Year. This year Leanna is serving the
We have each other’s back, are brutally honest District as Area 73 Division Director and District
with one another, and have developed a deep Annual Conference Chair.
friendship. We work hard together and have

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