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A Toastmaster Tribute to Amal Al-Saffar

Recently I helped to recognize and pay a Toastmaster tribute to Amal Al-Saffar, a member of Excelsior Advanced Toastmasters. Amal joined our club last fall and quickly captured our hearts. In her late 20s, she is by far the youngest member of our club. Yet, she has a depth of experience as a leader and speaker that inspires us all. She wanted the challenge of participating in our club with its highly experienced leaders and speakers.   Accomplishments of Amal Al-Saffar Amal’s been a gifted speaker and leader since she was young. As a teenager in her home country of [...]

By |2020-06-01T21:06:21-06:00June 1st, 2020|0 Comments
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Improve Your Communication and Leadership Skills

I encourage you to improve your communication and leadership skills. Most people join Toastmasters to improve their public speaking skills. They might need to give better presentations at work, or they may be doing a lot of speaking to help market their business. Perhaps they need to build their confidence, both professionally and personally. Research has shown that public speaking is most people’s greatest fear. Therefore, they join Toastmasters to conquer that fear and be more successful in life. If you want to visit a Toastmasters club, go to https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club  to find a club near you. I recommend that you [...]

By |2020-05-31T16:28:59-06:00May 18th, 2020|0 Comments
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Use Social Media to Support Local Businesses

There are many ways to use social media to support local businesses, who need extra PR these days. Have you been primarily based in your home since mid-March as I have been? Think of ways you can promote local businesses you haven’t been able to use in the last two months. It occurs me that social media is a terrific tool for that. Examples that come to mind for me are my chiropractor, hairdresser, acupuncturist, and massage therapist. Who are some folks you are looking forward to seeing?   How I Promoted My Chiropractor, Dr. Jake Hasse Fortunately, my local [...]

By |2020-05-14T10:25:49-06:00May 13th, 2020|0 Comments
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Participating in the 10-Day Mom Challenge on Facebook

If you are a mom, you might be participating in the 10-day mom challenge on Facebook, as I am. A friend of mine from church recently nominated me for the challenge, which was certainly an honor. Yet, immediately the project felt a bit daunting. Before I continue with my experience, let me explain how this challenge works. If you are nominated for the 10-day mom challenge, you being asked to post 10 different photos over 10 consecutive days - one photo each day. The photos you choose need to relate to you as a mom. It could be of you [...]

By |2020-05-05T22:02:34-06:00May 5th, 2020|1 Comment
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There’s a Value in Sharing Posts Written by Others on LinkedIn

I believe there's a value in sharing posts written by others on LinkedIn, even though it's also important to write your own posts. First, doing so provides your connections with a wider variety of topics and perspectives than just yours. Then, by sharing material that your connections have found or written on LinkedIn, you strengthen your relationship with them. And, you expand your LinkedIn network as you connect with people whose material you are sharing.   Here’s a Recent Example I noticed that one of my connections, Michael Friend, has shared three of my recent posts to his LinkedIn connections. [...]

By |2020-04-29T21:31:14-06:00April 29th, 2020|0 Comments
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How Meetings Via Zoom Could Broaden Who Can Attend a Gathering

Have you thought about how meetings via Zoom could broaden who can attend a gathering? When our local groups and organizations only meet in person, it was impossible for folks outside the area to attend. Yet, now with so many meetings being held online, it is possible for others outside the local area to visit.   Two Recent Examples of Out of the Area Visitors to Toastmasters Clubs Last week, two of my Toastmasters clubs welcomed visitors from outside the Denver Metro area. Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide [...]

By |2020-04-21T21:31:36-06:00April 21st, 2020|0 Comments
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LinkedIn is Especially Valuable for Job Seekers Now

In the face of skyrocketing unemployment, LinkedIn is especially valuable for job seekers now. Effective use of LinkedIn can increase the likelihood of landing the job you want. Your profile and several other features can really help – if you use them to your best advantage.   Maximizing Your LinkedIn Profile as Job Seeker Photo. Be sure it’s an up-to-date head shot in which you are dressed as you would be for an interview. It may seem obvious, but there should be no other people in the photo, or any pets. Headline. Use key words from descriptions of the types [...]

By |2020-04-14T11:04:07-06:00April 14th, 2020|0 Comments
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Featured is the Newest Profile Section on LinkedIn

There’s a new “kid” on the block – Featured is the newest profile section on LinkedIn. Likely you’re spending most of your time at home these days and much of that is probably online. Hopefully, some of that time is on LinkedIn. I find this site is the best way to stay in touch with business colleagues. As you have looked at people’s LinkedIn profiles, you may have noticed a section in some of them called Featured. It’s a terrific addition to a LinkedIn profile. You will see it right below the About section.   How the Featured Section Works [...]

By |2020-04-09T07:45:51-06:00April 9th, 2020|0 Comments
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Do You Participate Effectively in Online Meetings?

Do you participate effectively in online meetings? These days, we find ourselves in online meetings more often than ever. Restrictions in face-to-face gatherings due to the impact of COVID-19 vary by state and can change daily. A number of states have a shelter-in-place (stay-at-home) order, such as Colorado where I live. As a result, many face-to face meetings have moved online to platforms like GoToMeeting or Zoom. Since Zoom is a new tool for many people, here are some tips for participating effectively using this site.   Using Zoom for Video Conferencing For those of you unfamiliar with Zoom, Eric [...]

By |2020-03-26T10:40:15-06:00March 26th, 2020|0 Comments
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Positives of Using Social Media in the COVID-19 Era

I believe there are many positives of using social media in the COVID-19 era. Certainly, there are negatives to using social media in this era. Here are some that come to mind: Getting caught up in the blow-by-blow reports on the number of positive cases and deaths. Finding yourself annoyed when people post about the degree of responsiveness of local, state, and national authorities. Social media threads with people arguing about the projected impact of the virus. Inaccurate information about how to keep yourself and others from getting the virus. However, I’ve concluded that the positives of using social media [...]

By |2020-03-16T15:55:35-06:00March 16th, 2020|0 Comments
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