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Toastmaster Magazine October 2024
Toastmaster Magazine October 2024

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Inspiration From International Presidents


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Toastmasters International Presidents have gained valuable lessons and insights while on their climb up the leadership ladder. Below, Presidents from the last 10 years share some words of wisdom that may inspire you on your own leadership journey.

 

Past International President Mohammed Murad

“Real leadership comes into play when the unthinkable happens, when dark clouds loom in the sky, when storms are on the horizon, and the need for new leaders becomes a necessity.”

— Mohammed Murad, DTM, 2014–2015


Past International President Jim Kokocki

“To be strong as a leader or speaker, we need a base of knowledge, a place to practice our skills, and a way to get feedback on our performance. I can’t think of a better place than Toastmasters to access these three elements.”

                                           — Jim Kokocki, DTM, 2015–2016


Past International President Mike Storkey

“I know of no effective leader who is not also an effective communicator. Each individual skill enhances the other.”

— Mike Storkey, DTM, 2016–2017


Past International President Balraj Arunasalam

“In my world travels I have urged leaders to have faith in people, to genuinely feel for them. Belief can do a lot for an individual. Genuinely feeling for the individual can be life-changing.”

— Balraj Arunasalam, DTM, 2017–2018


Past International President Lark Doley

“Every leader has responsibilities to fulfill; every member has a role to support them. You have the opportunity to positively impact our organization through your personal leadership.”

— Lark Doley, DTM, 2018–2019


Past International President Deepak Menon

“We transform from the ordinary to the extraordinary through the dedication and commitment of leaders who serve our clubs, Districts, and beyond.”

— Deepak Menon, DTM, 2019–2020


Past International President Richard E. Peck

“Leaders don’t run away from a challenge, they run toward it.”

— Richard E. Peck, DTM, 2020–2021



Past International President Matt Kinsey

“In my experience, integrity starts from within. It is when your thoughts and actions are aligned, and your decisions are based on your values instead of personal gain.”

— Matt Kinsey, DTM, 2022–2023


International President Morag Mathieson

“I believe leaders are learners. There will never be a time when I know everything about leadership. I am eager to learn how to become more effective as a leader. Who we are now does not limit who we will be in the future if we are willing to learn.”

                                          — Morag Mathieson, DTM, 2023–2024



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