Many people join Toastmasters Club to improve their communications skills. But Toastmasters is not only about communications; it’s also about leadership. There is a leadership program that members can take advantage of to improve their leadership skills. In fact, before a member can become a distinguished Toastmaster – the highest Toastmaster educational award – one needs to complete both the leadership and communications tracks.

It makes sense that communications and leadership skills go hand in hand. Great communicators are great leaders, and great leaders are great communicators. Many areas of our society require leaders. People just need to step up and lead.

In Toastmasters, there are many opportunities to lead at the club, district, and international levels, thus improving our leadership skills. When I became a club president a year ago, I learned so many things including organizing events, motivating people, and managing the club. Now that I am an area governor, I have to face a new set of challenges, thus more opportunities to learn and lead.