(506) Let’s invite Japanese politicians to Toastmasters Clubs!

 
   “Matsuyama Toastmasters Club is a non-profit, international organization for improving communication and leadership skills.” What should Toastmasters Clubs do under the situation of this corona virus pandemic. I’m thinking about this.

  The other day, our district director of Toasmasters mailed us a letter. He mentioned about leadership in it.

He wrote,

“Right now. Who are the leaders who are given good reviews in this crisis?”
 
“I would say that those make quick decisions and communicate well to the public.”

And he continued,

 “But, what about Japan? Do you feel that speeches by current politicians are clear? Are they easy to understand? Do they give you confidence? I would sadly say no.”

My answer is also “No”.

  He wrote, “in this time of crisis, communication skills are more important than ever. The people who can turn this crisis around will be the ones who can communicate their ideas, persuade them of their vision, and inspire the people to a brighter future beyond coronavirus.”

  Yes, yes, I absolutely agree with him!

Then he asked, “Where can we learn this skill?” And he proudly answered, “It is at Toastmasters.”

  I’m not so confident like him yet, but if this is true all we should do now in the crisis is one thing. Let’s invite Japanese politicians to Toastmasters and learn better communication and leadership skills together.

  I really hope Toastmasters experience would make us and our politicians much better communicators and leaders. Then our next steps would be clear. Things would be more confidently in the right direction.

  Once again, “Let’s invite Japanese politicians to Toastmasters, where we can learn better communication and leadership skills.”
Thank you for listening.
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