All posts in May 2008

John Kinde shared this quote with us… “You’re the average of the five people you hang out with most.” Thank you, John. This wasn’t John’s quote, but Jack Canfield’s. However, let’s look at how it applies to us. Do you hang out with people who are afraid to speak in front of groups? Do you hang out…

Have you ever had to decide whether or not to change a line, that someone suggested was wrong? Sometimes you can make that decision easier by looking deeper into why you chose it. Let’s look at an example. One of my recent speeches was intended to be a humorous speech. It was titled “I am…

Saturday, May 17th I attended a meeting and awards luncheon of the National Speakers Association – Pittsburgh. The featured presentation was Leaving a Lasting Legacy by Glenna Salsbury. Do you continue to pursue improvement? Glenna provided insight into improving one’s speech delivery and style. She also provided insight into finding your passions and purpose. How is this important in…

Last night was opening night for Harding Elementary School’s Opera. The theme for this year is Engineering. It was a wonderful event to witness. Why? Because all year long, the staff and teachers integrate the theme into the curriculum, the projects, and it all culminates in the creation and execution of the opera. While the students certainly…

I just got back from the Toastmasters District 13 Spring Conference. What an excellent program! Have you ever been surrounded by people who all have the same passion as you? Perhaps you are a motorhead or comic book collector. Maybe a computer geek, or D&D freak. Maybe you just enjoy a good ole fashion quilting…

This weekend I will be one of the workshop presenters at the Toastmasters District 13 Spring Conference. My workshop is titled “Speak Outside the Book” and explores all the additional resources available outside of Toastmasters, that can help you polish your speaking and presentation skills. Does this mean that you don’t need Toastmasters?  I say,…