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their next job, and that can help them pivot to
responses that best display their talents and
interests. Toastmasters can help them gain

these skills. What are we doing to
get the word out?
As we approach the holidays,
let us consider what gifts

we give each other. We
Toastmasters have many
special gifts we can give
others: the gift of a listening

ear, the gift of a kind word
aptly spoken, the gift of an
invitation to a Toastmasters
meeting or open house. Let

us consider what we can give
projects I will be presented in my new job. The others and be generous with our gifts.
ability to pivot like that was ingrained into my Merry Christmas, and happy holidays to
head from the feedback and guidance I had all of you!

received on my many Table Topics speeches.
During this holiday season, one of our
cultural traditions is the giving and receiving No one has ever
of gifts. What greater gift can we Toastmasters

give to our fellow Toastmasters than the gift become poor by giving.
of feedback that is true, that is helpful, and
that is kind? What greater gift can we give to
those who are not yet Toastmasters than the -Anne Frank

message that Toastmasters can help them find
their voices? So many people need to acquire
skills in communication and leadership that
can help them ace the job interview and land

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