You Are A Leader! |
If your actions inspire you to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader. (John Quincy Adams)
This quote from the sixth president of the United States made me think about my own leadership journey.
When I was close to finishing my term as division governor, I dreamt about the possibilities of further leadership. I started to dream of this because
- We had so much fun in our division that year. We started a division H day that inspired toastmasters across the Peace Country to improve their communication and leadership skills. We were doing what Ralph Smedley suggested, learning in moments of enjoyment.
- We celebrated. We got together to celebrate club anniversaries, new clubs, member achievements.
- We succeeded together. We planned our work and then worked our plan. Each area governor was motivated to help their clubs and the members within those clubs.
When I attended my first district convention I did not know what to expect. I went because I was on the host committee for the fall conference. After that one conference I was hooked, because of what I learned. I learned from speakers doing sessions, I learned from our district leaders as they led from the head table, I learned from the members attending the conference. That first conference led to more district conferences, regional conferences and the international conferences, where I learned more.
Going outside of my club meant I could do more as a member of my club and ultimately as a leader. After attending my first and then my second district convention I was asked to become the club president. I was asked to do more because I had learned more.
As you dream more, learn more and do more in Toastmasters you are part of a great organization where Leaders are Made.
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