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dedication to excellence and her behavior reflect mindset that will move our behavior toward
that mindset. Please consider her mindset and excellence in all that we do. When a visitor
reach out to people to influence their behavior attends a meeting, they are experiencing our
in a positive way. Over the past few weeks, I have behavior. Our behavior must be of the level of

been in contact with a lady who wants to rejoin excellence that attracts guests to want to be where
Toastmasters. She was a member for a brief time we are. Our behavior must be in a constant state
in 1995. She wanted to know more about the new of development. Every time we fill a meeting role
program. I put her in touch with Helen. I am it is an opportunity to showcase our behavior and

pleased to report I received a message that she our mindset. Take the time to develop a mindset
will join. The conversation with Helen excited that moves your behavior toward excellence. The
her. Helen conveyed the message with a level of success of your club depends on your mindset
positive influence. The lady became excited about and your behavior.

the possibilities ahead. She made her decision Patrick Locke, DTM joined Toastmasters in the
after she visited some quality club meetings and 1980’s in California. He became a mmember of District
had a conversation with a person who influenced 7 in 2011. He is an active member of three clubs
her in a positive way. Speakers with Spirit, Early Words, and Professionally

Our Mindset and Behavior can influence a Speaking. He is currently serving as a club officer in
prospective member’s decision to commit to two of his clubs and as Division G Director. Patrick is
the Toastmasters Program. Everyone has the a passionate advocate for quality clubs and excellence
capacity to influence. We must adopt a positive in club leadership.

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