Category Archives: Toastmasters

Whether its mentoring, evaluating, or just being an active listener, Toastmasters is a great place to give.

Imagine Something Better

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Eric Winger

“Trapped by reality, freed by imagination.” — Nicolas Manetta Tragedy can consume us; tragedy can overwhelm us; and tragedy can become us. But there are those among us who, when faced with tragedy, overcome it – using a little imagination. … Continue reading →

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The Making Of A Memory

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Eric Winger

“People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou Jake French is an inspiration. Several years ago through a freak accident, life threw him … Continue reading →

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The Oldest Font

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Eric Winger

Son: “I can’t read that, it’s in a weird font.” Father: “It’s called handwriting.” — A brief conversation in our house It may not be quick, it may not be pretty, and it may not even be legible. But I’ll … Continue reading →

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Words To Live By

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Eric Winger

In today’s world, words are cheap. Yet, some words are still worth more than others. The following words, spoken by Abraham Lincoln so long ago … “… With malice toward none, with charity for all…” … are worth more than … Continue reading →

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The Rear-View Mirror Or The Wind Shield

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Eric Winger

“We have a choice every day – to act on yesterday’s good intentions or get an early start on tomorrow’s regrets.” — Robert Brault The reason the windshield is so much larger than the rear-view mirror is so we can … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Speaking

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Eric Winger

“Every survival kit should include a sense of humor.” — Author Unknown In November, I won the Toastmasters District 7 Humorous Speech Competition. The other day, I finally received the video which I’m pleased to share. If you would like … Continue reading →

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Two Ways To Show Up

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Eric Winger

“Be careful how you interpret the world:  It is like that.” — Erich Heller There are two ways to show up. Because you have to or because you want to. There are two ways to act after you showed up. Like you … Continue reading →

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Just One

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Eric Winger

“We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” — Mother Teresa At the Toastmasters District 7’s winter leadership institute conference today, the audience heard from a variety of speakers. One of the speakers is a mentor … Continue reading →

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“Extas”

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Eric Winger

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” — Leo F. … Continue reading →

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It’s Your Story And You’re The Author

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Eric Winger

“The life of every man is a diary in which he means to write one story, and writes another.” — James Matthew Barrie No matter what story we tell ourself, that is the story of our life. “I’m a failure. I’m … Continue reading →

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