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 Leadership
Although Toastmasters serves primarily to improve public speaking skills,
another lesser known benefit is that Toastmasters teaches leadership as well.
Every club is governed by an elected group of officers, and every effort is
made to train and guide them in learning the skills of leadership. You don't
have to be the CEO of a Fortune 500 company to qualify for an officer's position
at the Stamford Chapter - just have a burning ambition to help the club grow and
flourish. Members
have
the
opportunity
to
serve as
Club
officers,
where they
can develop their administrative and leadership skills in a positive, supportive
environment. They learn to accept and
delegate responsibility, and to exercise the fundamentals of planning and leadership.
Since the Stamford Chapter changes officers every 12 months, every interested
member can obtain leadership training and experience. The organizational structure
of
Toastmasters
provides additional support to Clubs and Club officers. Clubs are grouped
into
Areas, Areas into Divisions, and Divisions into Districts. Each level has
its own group of officers, and each provides support to Clubs. Although each
Club
is autonomous in conducting its own affairs, it may participate in Area,
Division and District activities. Other support comes from Toastmasters International
which supplies services, materials, ideas and counseling for Clubs.
Please check our Big Picture page for more info on how our club relates to Toastmasters.
High Performance Leadership
This hands-on, skill-building program requires you to conduct a project of
your choice in which you serve as a leader. Reflecting your own goals, the
project may be affiliated with your participation at Club, Area, Division,
District, Business or community level. The High Performance Leadership manual
walks you through the project's different phases, providing study material
and activities to complete. As you progress you will learn about:
The need for leadership, the six dimensions of leadership, your current leadership
skills and becoming a more effective leader.
- Developing a vision and a mission
- Building a team and creating an action plan
- Helping the team accomplish its mission and dealing with setbacks
- Analyzing efforts
- Providing help through each phase is a Guidance Committee - people you select
to counsel you and evaluate your work.
The Leadership Excellence Award
Your efforts will be recognized! After you complete the manual and submit an
application, Toastmasters International will send you a handsome, numbered
certificate that secures your place as a recognized participant in this innovative
program.
Success/Leadership
As a Toastmaster, you will be exposed to our unique Success/Leadership Program.
The Success/Leadership Program is an innovative series of educational workshop-style
modules. These workshops encompass topics such as effective listening, leadership,
conducting meetings, training and management. Participation in this program
builds skills that will help each individual become a more effective leader
and communicator.
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