If half of communication skills is listening skills, how do you learn those in Toastmasters? Last week, I got three invitations to online meetings scheduled at exactly the same time. I chose to attend one of the – Progressive Messengers – a corporate club in northeast Ohio – for one reason: I didn’t get a … Continue reading "Listening Skills in Toastmasters"

Listening Skills in Toastmasters

Do you want to learn how to speak in front of a crowd?  Do you want to develop leadership skills?  Then Toastmasters is for you.  This international organization promotes public speaking and leadership with a proven method.  You will master public speaking and leadership using our new educational program Pathways.  With the help of a local club, you will discover the voice inside you and the leader you can become.  Join us on Toastmasters 101 as we discuss Pathways, projects, and the power inside you!

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Listening Skills in Toastmasters

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