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with a learn one, teach one, lead one
approach.

• A three-legged stool approach to club
growth focusing on club member
recruitment, development and retention.
• Create sustainable clubs and build active

member engagement to lower attrition
rates to 25%.

What are your personal plans and goals
for next year?

I plan to take a step back to reflect, recharge
and evaluate my options. I will continue my Yoda Project
focus on mentoring leaders to foster a leadership Vision/Mission/Values

growth culture. I will continue to build
relationships with incredible people who have Yoda Project Vision:
seriously mentored me and helped me grow as To be the first choice
a leader. provider of dynamic, high value,
experiential communication and
leadership skills development
What would you share with those who are
interested in taking on a leadership role Yoda Project Mission:
next year? Yoda project mission is to
provide a fun, engaging approach
Just do it. You don’t have to know everything. to member communication and
You don’t have to be perfect. Leading others leadership skills development,
involves first leading yourself. The comfort zone where leaders develop other
leaders according to their life
is a wonderful place but outside the comfort zone
goals, and promote club member
is where the magic happens. Not all change is recruitment, development and
growth, but all growth requires change. Don’t retention through mentorship.
think about what you could lose, focus on what
Yoda Project Values:
you will gain. You are not alone. You don’t have Learn One: We lead ourselves

to do it by yourself. Reach out to like-minded Teach One: We teach others
people who will support you in your efforts. Lead One: We lead leaders

To learn more about the Yoda Project,
contact Debra Burger at DivC@
d7toastmasters.org

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