Region Advisor Visit and Trust

This weekend, my Toastmasters District is hosting our "Region Advisor" for a visit. What is a region advisor?  A region advisor is someone who "support[s] District leaders in fulfilling the District mission to build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence." One of the ways the region advisor does this is by "Establish[ing] trusting relationships with District leaders through frequent and consistent communication." (https://www.toastmasters.org/leadership-central/region-advisor-tools). Our region advisor is certainly supporting us and helping to develop trusting relationships through her visit!  She is contributing her precious time and knowledge as she visits Toastmasters meetings, meets with prospective clubs, and shares meals with District leaders.  Even apart from this in-person experience, she holds monthly Zoom calls with leaders, hosts online training, and makes herself readily available by phone and Zoom for anyone desiring additional support. Through these efforts, she is setting a great example for us of supportive servant leadership.

What are some ways that you can develop "trusting relationships" with those around you?  If it is a close relationship, perhaps you can make a commitment to complete honesty about how you are feeling - including when the other person upsets you.  For workplace relationships, perhaps you can make sure you are able to deliver when you say "yes" to something and then follow through.  In Toastmasters, think of every speech evaluation as a chance to build trust.  The evaluator builds trust by giving honest feedback in a kind manner.  The speaker shows trust by openly receiving the feedback.  Whatever the situation, trust is key to a healthy, happy, and productive relationship.

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