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Secrets of Being the Toastmaster of the Day

The goal of being the Toastmaster of the Day is to run a FUN and engaging Toastmasters meeting where everyone has an opportunity to speak. The meeting must be timely and engaging.

Here are top secrets that will help you run a fun, engaging, and successful Toastmasters meeting:

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Results: Pain in my Right Wrist

I’ve been dealing with pain in my right wrist for years from using my computer too much. I share how I fixed it in this blog.

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Results: Psoriasis

Psoriasis has caused me tremendous pain and continues to significantly impact my life. In the past, my scalp was constantly and unbearably itchy, making it a truly dreadful experience.

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The Hero Trap: Breaking Free from a Culture of Disasters

You can do away with heroes. Take a moment to reflect on how often your team showers heroes with thunderous applause, ribbons, and the coveted "Hero of the Month" award. It's a clear indication that your organization is in shambles. If you find yourself relying on heroes, it means your organization is systematically and consistently breeding disasters. This cycle must come to an end. Heroes become addicted to their heroic acts, and in doing so, they perpetuate the very disasters they aim to solve.

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Rescuing Your Volunteer Team from Burnout: A Guide to Preventing Exhaustion

In the realm of volunteer work, it's crucial to recognize the signs of burnout within your team members. Rather than brushing it off and urging them to soldier on, it's an opportune moment to scrutinize your team's structure. Typically, when one team member is experiencing burnout, voicing complaints or neglecting tasks, it's a clear indicator that an organizational reshuffling is in order.

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Unlocking the Power of Status: A Guide to Recruiting Volunteers

If you're looking to recruit volunteers for your organization, you need to understand a fundamental truth about human nature: people crave status. It's a biological need, backed by research. Sure, some may seek status through conventional means, like buying a fancy car or a big house, but others find it through contributing to a cause they believe in.

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