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Finding the Time to Lead with Technology

Jennifer Schmidt, EH1

Google Docs makes editing documents easier. creating realistic expectations. The best way to
Working in real time and seeing comments avoid surprises and exhaustion is to tell your
within a document is like having the person leadership team as soon as possible that you
sitting next to you making the process go faster need help. It’s amazing how problems can be

. overcome with the communications skills we
Realistic Expectations are Helpful are learning in Toastmasters.
We all have the same 24 hours for our
Toastmasters projects, families, friends, working,

eating, and sleeping. If we try to do every task
ourselves and never ask for help, we burn out
quickly. By being honest about what can be
accomplished (tracking how much time is spent

on various projects) can give crucial insight to

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