There was nothing “status quo” about our meeting which was WOD selected by Grammarian Cherry, Sgt at Arms Craig B introduced Xiao as TM of the evening who asked us where we wanted change in our lives. Most got on the “weight management” bandwagon through more activity to get rid of the muffin top or spare tire while one member wanted to rewire minds to get rid of the negativity in the world.
We had three very different presentations:
- I presented “Innovation is everywhere” - a more light hearted look at my life and one place in particular that I frequently describe itself as innovative - Freson Bros Grocers. (Presentation Mastery L1 - Icebreaker)
- Cherry C presented “Creating an Innovative Environment” describing a workplace setup (Google) that is innovative and quite different than our previous workplace settings, especially Government. In an interactive approach, she left us with three “I’s” and two “C’s” to take home: interaction, inspiration, independence, collaboration and curiosity. (Motivational Strategies L4 elective - Managing On-line meetings)
- Dan Mc presented “A Leader’s Role in Innovation” where he used a whiteboard to solicit ideas regarding Toastmaster leaders. He gave us food for thought. (Team Collaboration L3 elective- Inspire your audience.)
All three of us has some technical glitches before we got going and we were probably a nightmare for timer Eileen S as all were longer speeches than our 90 minute meeting usually has. I won best presentation, maybe because it was shorter and people liked the $1 coffee and $1 ice cream.
We have an exciting meeting coming up June 21/22 at 7 pm: Theme: National Indigenous History Month with Guest Glenda Sheard, who is a multi-dimensional entrepreneur, transformational coach, mentor, community-builder, motivational speaker, Radio Show Host and a Compassionate Leader. Be sure to join us.
Submitted by Edith B, VPPR
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