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FROM THE DESK

Beacon of Light in Toastmasters Leadership

Dave Bones, DTM - Club Growth Director

continue to prioritize the needs of our fellow
members.

3. Express how you feel
This is incredibly important and may not

be totally obvious as how to develop the depth
Tuohy, DTM, D7 Club Coach Coordinator
of feeling palpable enough for a beneficent
this year.
impact on the group you are leading. For this
The third and final step is to authentically
reason, I offer the following three steps.
express your love for your shared values and
The first step to consider is to define for
for those you are leading. In each of these
yourself as a leader what drives you. In my
situations described above, I cannot begin to
case, I am a passionate teacher. It is meaningful
describe the mutual growth and satisfaction.
to me when I can help empower others with
As Toastmasters leaders, we find that when
fundamental knowledge, combined with a
our community authentically knows that
positive learning environment for growth.
we care about them, this can exponentially
The second step is to combine that which
increase trust and efficacy.
drives you personally with your leadership

activities in Toastmasters. Four hugely Summary and Concluding Thoughts
meaningful leadership roles for me through
Fellow Toastmasters, it has truly been an
the years have been serving as Club President
honor to serve as the D7 Club Growth Director
and Pathways Proponent under Dr. Gwendolyn
this year. May the love in our community
Avington’s Chair leadership. I conducted
continue to be the beacon of light for us as
monthly Pathways Learning Labs, served as
Toastmasters leaders and members.
a Club Mentor twice, and was co-leader for
the Club Support Forum events with Patrick

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