Today, was a really good day. It was the first time that I got to run the weekly session of my Toastmasters group. It was a really great experience. Leading meetings isn't a completely new experience for me, but it was definitely with a different purpose. Before, it was about how to fix a problem, collect some data, or generate some sort of consensus with other engineers or managers. Today, was a pure joy. It was just to keep a meeting on track, introduce speakers, and just have a good time. I almost felt like Chuck Barris, but I was dealing with people who had talent.
It was really quite an enjoyable experience, and I look forward to doing it again.
So, with that said. Let me talk the time to plug Toastmasters. It is a really great venue to work and develop leadership, public speaking, and listening skills. God knows, we need more people in this world that know how to truly listen.
Well, let me get back to watching my Detroit Tigers...who are getting worked as I type.
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