The post over at Daily Kos starts “If you struggle with shyness as I have, yet simultaneously value community as I do, the internet can be a great place,” and it rings a strange bell. For years, I have thought that introverts far outnumber extroverts in Toastmasters, that we are an organization of shy people. And I’ve also felt that our real strengths include building self confidence as much as communications skill. You might not agree with the political thought in the original post, but it’s hard to disagree with the thoughts about building community. As the author says, “All of this makes me, makes each of us, a little better and stronger–talking to people we never would otherwise, but now are connected to through this community.” I’m glad we’ve got a place like Brinker Toastmasters not just to work on speaking skills, but also to become better members of a community.
Archive for July, 2008
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Politics? Yes, in a Strange Way
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This ‘n’ that
Just added to our blogroll is a link to Anu Garg’s A Word A Day web site. It’s a great source for Word of the Day, both good words and examples of usage. A bonus is an unrelated quotation every weekday.
Are you a Jeopardy addict? The current champion last night gave an unsolicited plug for Toastmasters. He said Toastmasters was responsible for his appearance on the program. He cited Toastmaster’s ability to help people conquer their fear of speaking in public. Alex Trebek added Table Topics specifically, citing the way it helps you think on your feet.
