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Are Good Leaders Born or Made?

How Toastmasters can Enhance your Leadership Skills

(Marian Barilone)

What makes a leader? Effective leaders empower others to accomplish personal goals and contribute to the successful completion of group objectives . Leaders act as role models for other to emulate. They provide guidance and feedback throughout the course of assigned projects and often help others improve their skills. Great leaders inspire others to follow them.

While some are born confident, charismatic leaders, others must work to develop their leadership skills. Through Toastmasters, you’ll gain the practice to become the leaders and speaker you want to be. You will also sharpen your management skills, become a better negotiator, gain trust and inspire your team. Learn to be decisive.

There are lots of Toastmasters clubs that you can join. Please consider visiting and joining these three clubs:

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  1. Toastmasters R Toastmasters –meets every Tuesday, 7:30 pm, 2360 Ronald Reagan Parkway, Snellville, GA 30078
  2. Salem MBC Toastmasters –meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7 pm, 4700 Church St. NW Lilburn, GA
  3. Lawrenceville BGC Toastmasters – meets every 2nd and 4th Monday, 7 pm

Toastmasters provide a supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to overcome their fear of public speaking and sharpen presentation skills.

About District 14

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District 14) comprises more than 139 corporate and community clubs in Georgia. To learn more about District 14 please visit: www.d14toastmasters.org

About Toastmasters International

Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the organization's membership exceeds 358,000 in more than 16,800 clubs in 143 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter.

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