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When I was asked about the value of Will you be able to step up and lead
Toastmasters in my life, many things when you’re called to do so? Toastmasters
came to mind. I thought about evaluations, was always sold to me as a speaking

speeches, and the green light. Also about group or a group that would help my
comradery, self awareness, and growth. presentation and communication skills.
Toastmasters is much more than that Although all of those statements are true,

though, it is also about going somewhere for someone who doesn’t care about any of
and doing something, about being part of that, it could be a turnoff. For anyone who
a group, and also about bettering oneself. doesn't plan on having a job that requires
This is what the value of Toastmasters has speaking or presenting as a primary skill,
been for me. Toastmasters can be irrelevant if sold as

Without looking, do you know what a speaking group. I had been a member
the Toastmasters slogan is? If you guessed, for about 18 months when it was brought
WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE, you are to my attention that the slogan is, "Where

correct. Where leaders are made! A leader Leaders Are Made"! Until then, my focus
is someone who leads. Leaders are needed was on wanting to “talk” better and not
everywhere—at home, at work, with friends sound dumb.
or family. At some point a leader will be I feel it was important to know that
needed, and when that point comes, you to understand the value of Toastmasters

will only be able to resort to your highest in my life. I joined Toastmaster for the
level of training. purpose of trying to gather my thoughts

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