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Various Toastmaster magazine covers from 2023

2023 was filled with Toastmasters milestones, including a convention hosted outside of the U.S., a partnership with an artificial intelligence tool in the midst of the ChatGPT surge, a new International President, and more. With so much to read, it’s easy to miss valuable articles on empathy, productivity, confidence, and everything in between.

The Toastmaster magazine editors collected the following 20 stories from this year that they don’t want you to miss.

Attract, invite, and encourage guests by adding your own touch with a personal invitation.
The benefit of Toastmasters for employers and employees is stronger than ever.
The power of empathy is essential in successful leadership.
Harness your natural strengths for productivity and self-satisfaction.
Explore the wide world of hybrid meetings.
Give guests a chance to engage with your club in action at an open house.
Take a look at the fundamentals of public speaking.
Unlock the secret to getting everything done.
Develop a plan to train incoming club officers—and the ones after that.
Grow your reputation for being funny.
The benefits of international travels are boundless.
Tips to talk to anyone, anywhere.
Are your behavioral patterns causing burnout? Manage your mental state.
Allow your mind to script your mouth for a speech with impact.
Starting a podcast can be intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be.
Build an emotional connection through vulnerability and make your story memorable.
Enhance—but don’t write—your Toastmasters speeches with ChatGPT.
Learn the right and the wrong way to apologize.
Getting others on your side can boost your position at work or in your club.
Get down to business with a system of rules to ensure structure and fair participation in club meetings.