Page 3 - 2019 March Voices

A Happy Occurrence

Phyllis A. Harmon, DTM

Editor/Publisher

Every so often hearts beat in synchronized rhythym, chests rise and
fall together, and brain synapses fire in unison across the body politic
as if orchestrated by a high authority. I can’t explain the phenonema.
You might call it serendipitous, I simply call it magic.

There I was, ensconsed in my recliner, my laptop balanced on the
arm of the chair, and with the family pet snuggled up against my
thigh. Articles stacked neatly in their folders were waiting for me to

fit them to the Voices! pages. Usually, an easy task.
Not so this month. To my surprise (and slight dismay), three articles
on story creation, two on mentoring, and two more on leadership
were submitted from members across the District. I’m certain the
authors didn’t have a conference call and agree to write on the same

topics (well pretty sure anyway). EDITORIAL
A theme emerged. Leadership is woven throughout this issue.
Savvy leaders understand that people are emotionally connected to

story. That they identify with the struggles and outcomes of people
like themselves. In order to influence their audiences, leaders tell
stories. And in order to lead, they must know how to mentor and
coach their followers.
Passion, skill, and personal story (and a smattering of

magic) make this issue one of the finest District 7 has
ever produced. I, with my designer’s eye and editor’s
pen, proudly place this issue into your hands.

Volume 5 Issue 7 January 2019 Monthly Columnists 2018-19 Officers
Publisher Donna Stark, DTM District Director Administrative Manager
Phyllis Harmon, DTM John Rodke, DTM John Rodke, DTM Bob Pugh, ATMS, CL
Emilie Taylor, DTM
Associate Publisher Leanna Lindquist, DTM Program Quality Director Public Relations Manager
Brenda Parsons, ACS, ALS Lauralee Norris, IP3 Emilie Taylor, DTM Lauralee Norris, IP3
Harvey Schowe, DTM
Senior Editor Club Growth Director Voices! is published monthly by District 7
Phyllis Harmon, DTM James Wantz, DTM Cate Arnold, DTM Toastmasters. First issue published August
B. Lee Coyne, ATMS 2014. Submit articles or contact us at
Associate Editor Paul Fanning, DTM Finance Manager voices@d7toastmasters.org
Leanna Lindquist, DTM Michelle Alba-Lim, DTM Karen Semprevivo, DTM

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