Tag Archives: Toastmasters

Jour 14 – Day 14 : Baba and Guido

Posted on April 17, 2020 by dfolstad58

****************************************************************** Today I will share a memory. When Guido ( my Grandpa) passed, there was a funeral service and then the mourners all went back to their church to have an informal sharing time and some food. There was … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging assignments, family, Just being creative | Tagged baba, guido, kindersley, railway, self confidence, Self Improvement, speaking, speech, Toastmasters, toastmasters organization | 43 Comments

For Better or Worse

Posted on March 18, 2020 by dfolstad58

For Better or Worse What I say, what you say, our words have an effect on others. Almost daily, I am reminded to be conscious of what I say. I must not speak too quickly without thinking as I risk … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged empathy, mohammed, power of words, quatani, react, respond, Toastmasters | 20 Comments

P and C go together

Posted on November 28, 2019 by dfolstad58

P and C go together Praise and Criticism go together, like sweet and sour, if you believe in one, then you believe in the other. The trouble is we like praise, even if we feel like we don’t deserve … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, Thinking Out loud | Tagged criticism, feedback, how to improve, improvement, mo, point for improvement, praise, Qahtani, Toastmasters | 17 Comments

Two Thoughts in my head today

Posted on September 4, 2018 by dfolstad58

Thought #1 – Life seems to be all about change and in my life I have initiated many new interests or employment in September, I guess that is when I am open to new challenges. Do you have a time … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged challenges, confidence, dessert, improving, life is short, no regrets, regrets, rut, Self Improvement, Toastmasters | 12 Comments

Open Communication Tips for Leaders

Posted on August 13, 2018 by dfolstad58

These communication tips are from the Toastmasters.org website and are not my original thoughts. I am sharing them as a reminder to myself and maybe as helpful tips to anyone else who wants to encourage honest feedback, suggestions, and receive … Continue reading →

Posted in Toastmasters | Tagged critisism, Gift, Leadership, leading, listening, please, Toastmasters | 18 Comments

5 foot tall, 100 pounds – Mountain Conqueror

Posted on March 3, 2018 by dfolstad58

I recently had a discussion with a friend who has set 7 worthwhile goals for themselves. I confess 7 goals had me thinking and this morning at the auspicious time of 5:30 a.m. I realized it reminded me of Shailee … Continue reading →