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- 1. THE TOASTMASTERS Mentoring Proposal Advanced Communication Series - Technical Presentations, Project 2 www.toastmasters.orgToastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee
- 2. www.toastmasters.orgToastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee
- 3. www.toastmasters.org WHAT IS A MENTOR? Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee
- 4. Generally the word means a “wise and loyal advisor”. www.toastmasters.org In Greek legend, Mentor was Odysseus’ trusted councillor. Mentors are consultants, professional critics and friendly advisors. Helps someone become successful and learns new skills themselves Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee WHAT IS A MENTOR?
- 5. www.toastmasters.org WHAT IS A MENTORING PROGRAM? Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee
- 6. The program helps new and established club members more effectively develop their speaking & leadership skills. www.toastmasters.org • A Mentor serves as a • Role Model, coach, confidante to the mentee. • A Mentor offers • Useful knowledge, insight, perspective, wisdom to the mentee. • A Mentor can take some of the new member fear out of Toastmasters. Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee WHAT IS A MENTORING PROGRAM?
- 7. www.toastmasters.org WHO CAN BE A MENTOR? Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee
- 8. Any club member who has the desire and time to develop and hone their skills. www.toastmasters.org Mentors should have completed several speeches in the basic manual and have performed most meeting roles. It takes a new member about six months time to qualify. Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee WHO CAN BE A MENTOR?
- 9. www.toastmasters.org Benefits of mentoring for clubs: • Clubs with mentor programs: • Have a reputation for higher standards. • Have more members. • Have more satisfied members. • Retain more members. Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee
- 10. www.toastmasters.org Benefits of mentoring for new members: • Learn the program and club customs (CC and CL manuals, club meeting roles, membership opportunities) • Develop confidence and improve participation in club activities • Quickly learn speaking skills to advance faster Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee
- 11. www.toastmasters.org Benefits of mentoring for experienced members: • Refine and revitalize existing skills • Learn new skills Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee
- 12. www.toastmasters.org Benefits for mentors: • Learn from mentees. • Remain productive in new ways. • Do something for others. • Receive recognition/satisfaction. • Hone organizational skills. • Share skills with others. Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee
- 13. www.toastmasters.org Qualities of a Mentor: To become a mentor, you must: • Be a good listener. • Give useful suggestions confidently. • Be flexible to new ideas. • Be supportive. • Be sensitive to mentee feelings. • Be respectful of different cultures. Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee
- 14. www.toastmasters.org Qualities of a Mentee: • Be grateful for a mentor’s efforts. • Be eager to learn. • Be open to new ideas. • Be loyal and not violate confidences. • Be receptive to feedback. Remember a mentee is not necessarily a new member. Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee
- 15. www.toastmasters.org THE MENTORING PROCESS Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee
- 16. www.toastmasters.org • Get assigned as a mentor (mentee choice). • Sit with new members at club meetings. • Review with them their TM notebook. • Orient them to club customs/procedures. • Explain their member responsibilities. • Help them with their Ice Breaker speech. • Remind them to solicit your input. Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee THE MENTORING PROCESS
- 17. www.toastmasters.org • Provide positive feedback often. • Describe the TI organization. • Explain club officer’s duties. • Explain speech contests. • Invite them to other events. • Acknowledge their progress. • Tell them how you have benefited. Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee THE MENTORING PROCESS
- 18. www.toastmasters.org FIRST MEETING: • Get acquainted and establish your mentoring relationship. • Orient the new member to club customs and procedures • Help your mentee connect with resources. Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee
- 19. www.toastmasters.org SECOND MEETING: • Help your mentee leap into action. • Encourage your mentee’s skill development. Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee
- 20. www.toastmasters.org THIRD MEETING: • Maintain support for your mentee’s skill development • Help your mentee discover a path toward leadership. • Introduce your mentee to opportunities in the Toastmasters organization. Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee
- 21. www.toastmasters.org • For mentor or mentee the time required varies. • You can discuss needs by phone or in person. • The time you put in is totally up to you. • Generally 15 minutes a week does it. • Some time is better than no time. Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee HOW MUCH TIME?
- 22. www.toastmasters.org • Totally up to you. • Meet after club over coffee. • Conduct your business by phone. Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee WHERE DO YOU MEET?
- 23. www.toastmasters.org When you are involved you will also gain new skills such as: • Developing confidence as a coach. • Gaining insight into speech craft. • Building lasting rapport with a fellow member. When you are involved you add value to our club by: • Increasing the quality of our members. • Helping to strengthen our membership. Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee WHY PARTICIPATE?
- 24. www.toastmasters.org • Everyone should be mentored. I.e.: • Everyone should be a mentor. • Everyone should be a mentee. • Sign up for Mentoring – see handout: • Let’s make this into a very rewarding part of our Club’s activity. • Let’s all take part in strengthening TM Zug. Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee THE CLOSE
- 25. www.toastmasters.org Sources: 1. TMI: Mentoring (The Successful Club Series – Manual 296) 2. Newport Center Toastmasters, Club 231-F: “Mentoring Presentation” 3. Framingham-Natick Toastmasters Club – “Get Personalized Attention with Fun Club Mentoring” - 4. Karen Elyssa Novek, DTM, Boca Raton Toastmasters, Florida: ”The Magic of Mentoring” Toastmasters Zug – Marcel Brussee ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- 27. THANK YOU
Editor's Notes
- Welcome to the Toastmasters refreshed brand! Toastmasters International unveiled a new logo, tagline and positioning on Wednesday, August 17, 2011; the first day of International Convention. The rebrand is a significant step forward in achieving the mission of Toastmasters International. By creating a consistent identity across the globe, we ignite efforts to build membership and increase recognition of the organization. This consistency will inform prospective members, regardless of location, that Toastmasters is the leading organization dedicated to helping them become the speakers and leaders they want to be. While this is not a radical change, the rebrand will take a concerted effort to make the transition across all districts and clubs. In this presentation I’m going to share with you: An overview of branding. The reasons why a rebrand was necessary. The results of the research conducted to identify Toastmasters’ in the market place and in the minds of members and prospective members. The Toastmasters brand position and visual system. Club’s role in the brand refresh.
- Before we get into specific details about the Toastmasters positioning, lets discuss what branding involves. Most of the time when people hear the word branding they think of logos. Although a logo is a part of the brand it is only a part of an organizations brand. A brand is the essence of an organization or a product. A brand encompasses many things: Color Images Logo Personality (the words we use, the tone we set) It’s who we are and what benefit we offer, personified So what is the definition of a brand?
- Before we get into specific details about the Toastmasters positioning, lets discuss what branding involves. Most of the time when people hear the word branding they think of logos. Although a logo is a part of the brand it is only a part of an organizations brand. A brand is the essence of an organization or a product. A brand encompasses many things: Color Images Logo Personality (the words we use, the tone we set) It’s who we are and what benefit we offer, personified So what is the definition of a brand?
- A brand is an exclusive and desirable idea embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. When we say exclusive and desirable idea – it truly means that the brand of an organization is exclusive and people have a desire to attain that brand. In Toastmasters we all know that the organization is unique – however it’s not easy to describe. We need a story to tell about this organization, and the brand refresh gives us this story. Think about the people we are trying to engage in Toastmasters – they vary in many different ways. Having one consistent position will help us to adapt our messaging to these varied audiences. You can also see in this definition that a brand is embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. Sometimes when we think of branding we instantly think of a tangible product however it involves much more. Think about Hollywood, Disney World, consulting businesses, your favorite actor or actress – these all have very distinct brands that are exclusive to what they provide. Now the second half of the definition is: a great brand has the power to change perception, influence preference and command loyalty. All great brands have changed people’s perceptions – they alter how people think of them. Think of Starbucks. Do you think they have the best tasting cup of coffee? Not necessarily, but we’re buying the experience as much as we are the cup of coffee. If people prefer us, they join us. People interested in self-improvement won’t just go to any speaking and leadership organization; they’ll go to Toastmasters. If we all work hard to unite the Toastmasters brand, our organization will position itself in a way where it can truly achieve its mission.
- Before we get into specific details about the Toastmasters positioning, lets discuss what branding involves. Most of the time when people hear the word branding they think of logos. Although a logo is a part of the brand it is only a part of an organizations brand. A brand is the essence of an organization or a product. A brand encompasses many things: Color Images Logo Personality (the words we use, the tone we set) It’s who we are and what benefit we offer, personified So what is the definition of a brand?
- A brand is an exclusive and desirable idea embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. When we say exclusive and desirable idea – it truly means that the brand of an organization is exclusive and people have a desire to attain that brand. In Toastmasters we all know that the organization is unique – however it’s not easy to describe. We need a story to tell about this organization, and the brand refresh gives us this story. Think about the people we are trying to engage in Toastmasters – they vary in many different ways. Having one consistent position will help us to adapt our messaging to these varied audiences. You can also see in this definition that a brand is embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. Sometimes when we think of branding we instantly think of a tangible product however it involves much more. Think about Hollywood, Disney World, consulting businesses, your favorite actor or actress – these all have very distinct brands that are exclusive to what they provide. Now the second half of the definition is: a great brand has the power to change perception, influence preference and command loyalty. All great brands have changed people’s perceptions – they alter how people think of them. Think of Starbucks. Do you think they have the best tasting cup of coffee? Not necessarily, but we’re buying the experience as much as we are the cup of coffee. If people prefer us, they join us. People interested in self-improvement won’t just go to any speaking and leadership organization; they’ll go to Toastmasters. If we all work hard to unite the Toastmasters brand, our organization will position itself in a way where it can truly achieve its mission.
- Before we get into specific details about the Toastmasters positioning, lets discuss what branding involves. Most of the time when people hear the word branding they think of logos. Although a logo is a part of the brand it is only a part of an organizations brand. A brand is the essence of an organization or a product. A brand encompasses many things: Color Images Logo Personality (the words we use, the tone we set) It’s who we are and what benefit we offer, personified So what is the definition of a brand?
- A brand is an exclusive and desirable idea embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. When we say exclusive and desirable idea – it truly means that the brand of an organization is exclusive and people have a desire to attain that brand. In Toastmasters we all know that the organization is unique – however it’s not easy to describe. We need a story to tell about this organization, and the brand refresh gives us this story. Think about the people we are trying to engage in Toastmasters – they vary in many different ways. Having one consistent position will help us to adapt our messaging to these varied audiences. You can also see in this definition that a brand is embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. Sometimes when we think of branding we instantly think of a tangible product however it involves much more. Think about Hollywood, Disney World, consulting businesses, your favorite actor or actress – these all have very distinct brands that are exclusive to what they provide. Now the second half of the definition is: a great brand has the power to change perception, influence preference and command loyalty. All great brands have changed people’s perceptions – they alter how people think of them. Think of Starbucks. Do you think they have the best tasting cup of coffee? Not necessarily, but we’re buying the experience as much as we are the cup of coffee. If people prefer us, they join us. People interested in self-improvement won’t just go to any speaking and leadership organization; they’ll go to Toastmasters. If we all work hard to unite the Toastmasters brand, our organization will position itself in a way where it can truly achieve its mission.
- Toastmasters was founded 87 years ago. In that time, clubs and districts received little information on how to visually and verbally communicate the Toastmasters brand. As a result, over the years, Toastmasters clubs, districts and regions have increasingly distributed conference brochures, meeting materials and other communication with unique messaging and designs that were intended to display their individuality. By early 2008, we recognized that this customization had evolved to the point where the Toastmasters brand was suffering. And while the Executive Committee determined that a true evaluation of the brand was likely necessary, a temporary text emblem was developed to give leaders an option. By early 2009, it became clear that the organization needed to not only regain control of the brand, but evaluate how the brand was perceived. Branding agencies were researched and interviewed. In November 2009, a branding agency was selected to help us conduct research. Innovation Protocol not only specializes in non-profit brand development, but many of its employees are current or former Toastmasters. Our agency partner spent 4 months researching Toastmasters. They talked with members, district leaders, board members and potential members They reviewed our materials They attended conferences, club meetings and club leader training They researched the competition Out of this research, came many significant challenges that face our organization. One of these challenges is perception control.
- Toastmasters was founded 87 years ago. In that time, clubs and districts received little information on how to visually and verbally communicate the Toastmasters brand. As a result, over the years, Toastmasters clubs, districts and regions have increasingly distributed conference brochures, meeting materials and other communication with unique messaging and designs that were intended to display their individuality. By early 2008, we recognized that this customization had evolved to the point where the Toastmasters brand was suffering. And while the Executive Committee determined that a true evaluation of the brand was likely necessary, a temporary text emblem was developed to give leaders an option. By early 2009, it became clear that the organization needed to not only regain control of the brand, but evaluate how the brand was perceived. Branding agencies were researched and interviewed. In November 2009, a branding agency was selected to help us conduct research. Innovation Protocol not only specializes in non-profit brand development, but many of its employees are current or former Toastmasters. Our agency partner spent 4 months researching Toastmasters. They talked with members, district leaders, board members and potential members They reviewed our materials They attended conferences, club meetings and club leader training They researched the competition Out of this research, came many significant challenges that face our organization. One of these challenges is perception control.
- Toastmasters was founded 87 years ago. In that time, clubs and districts received little information on how to visually and verbally communicate the Toastmasters brand. As a result, over the years, Toastmasters clubs, districts and regions have increasingly distributed conference brochures, meeting materials and other communication with unique messaging and designs that were intended to display their individuality. By early 2008, we recognized that this customization had evolved to the point where the Toastmasters brand was suffering. And while the Executive Committee determined that a true evaluation of the brand was likely necessary, a temporary text emblem was developed to give leaders an option. By early 2009, it became clear that the organization needed to not only regain control of the brand, but evaluate how the brand was perceived. Branding agencies were researched and interviewed. In November 2009, a branding agency was selected to help us conduct research. Innovation Protocol not only specializes in non-profit brand development, but many of its employees are current or former Toastmasters. Our agency partner spent 4 months researching Toastmasters. They talked with members, district leaders, board members and potential members They reviewed our materials They attended conferences, club meetings and club leader training They researched the competition Out of this research, came many significant challenges that face our organization. One of these challenges is perception control.
- Toastmasters was founded 87 years ago. In that time, clubs and districts received little information on how to visually and verbally communicate the Toastmasters brand. As a result, over the years, Toastmasters clubs, districts and regions have increasingly distributed conference brochures, meeting materials and other communication with unique messaging and designs that were intended to display their individuality. By early 2008, we recognized that this customization had evolved to the point where the Toastmasters brand was suffering. And while the Executive Committee determined that a true evaluation of the brand was likely necessary, a temporary text emblem was developed to give leaders an option. By early 2009, it became clear that the organization needed to not only regain control of the brand, but evaluate how the brand was perceived. Branding agencies were researched and interviewed. In November 2009, a branding agency was selected to help us conduct research. Innovation Protocol not only specializes in non-profit brand development, but many of its employees are current or former Toastmasters. Our agency partner spent 4 months researching Toastmasters. They talked with members, district leaders, board members and potential members They reviewed our materials They attended conferences, club meetings and club leader training They researched the competition Out of this research, came many significant challenges that face our organization. One of these challenges is perception control.
- Toastmasters was founded 87 years ago. In that time, clubs and districts received little information on how to visually and verbally communicate the Toastmasters brand. As a result, over the years, Toastmasters clubs, districts and regions have increasingly distributed conference brochures, meeting materials and other communication with unique messaging and designs that were intended to display their individuality. By early 2008, we recognized that this customization had evolved to the point where the Toastmasters brand was suffering. And while the Executive Committee determined that a true evaluation of the brand was likely necessary, a temporary text emblem was developed to give leaders an option. By early 2009, it became clear that the organization needed to not only regain control of the brand, but evaluate how the brand was perceived. Branding agencies were researched and interviewed. In November 2009, a branding agency was selected to help us conduct research. Innovation Protocol not only specializes in non-profit brand development, but many of its employees are current or former Toastmasters. Our agency partner spent 4 months researching Toastmasters. They talked with members, district leaders, board members and potential members They reviewed our materials They attended conferences, club meetings and club leader training They researched the competition Out of this research, came many significant challenges that face our organization. One of these challenges is perception control.
- Toastmasters was founded 87 years ago. In that time, clubs and districts received little information on how to visually and verbally communicate the Toastmasters brand. As a result, over the years, Toastmasters clubs, districts and regions have increasingly distributed conference brochures, meeting materials and other communication with unique messaging and designs that were intended to display their individuality. By early 2008, we recognized that this customization had evolved to the point where the Toastmasters brand was suffering. And while the Executive Committee determined that a true evaluation of the brand was likely necessary, a temporary text emblem was developed to give leaders an option. By early 2009, it became clear that the organization needed to not only regain control of the brand, but evaluate how the brand was perceived. Branding agencies were researched and interviewed. In November 2009, a branding agency was selected to help us conduct research. Innovation Protocol not only specializes in non-profit brand development, but many of its employees are current or former Toastmasters. Our agency partner spent 4 months researching Toastmasters. They talked with members, district leaders, board members and potential members They reviewed our materials They attended conferences, club meetings and club leader training They researched the competition Out of this research, came many significant challenges that face our organization. One of these challenges is perception control.
- Before we get into specific details about the Toastmasters positioning, lets discuss what branding involves. Most of the time when people hear the word branding they think of logos. Although a logo is a part of the brand it is only a part of an organizations brand. A brand is the essence of an organization or a product. A brand encompasses many things: Color Images Logo Personality (the words we use, the tone we set) It’s who we are and what benefit we offer, personified So what is the definition of a brand?
- A brand is an exclusive and desirable idea embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. When we say exclusive and desirable idea – it truly means that the brand of an organization is exclusive and people have a desire to attain that brand. In Toastmasters we all know that the organization is unique – however it’s not easy to describe. We need a story to tell about this organization, and the brand refresh gives us this story. Think about the people we are trying to engage in Toastmasters – they vary in many different ways. Having one consistent position will help us to adapt our messaging to these varied audiences. You can also see in this definition that a brand is embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. Sometimes when we think of branding we instantly think of a tangible product however it involves much more. Think about Hollywood, Disney World, consulting businesses, your favorite actor or actress – these all have very distinct brands that are exclusive to what they provide. Now the second half of the definition is: a great brand has the power to change perception, influence preference and command loyalty. All great brands have changed people’s perceptions – they alter how people think of them. Think of Starbucks. Do you think they have the best tasting cup of coffee? Not necessarily, but we’re buying the experience as much as we are the cup of coffee. If people prefer us, they join us. People interested in self-improvement won’t just go to any speaking and leadership organization; they’ll go to Toastmasters. If we all work hard to unite the Toastmasters brand, our organization will position itself in a way where it can truly achieve its mission.
- A brand is an exclusive and desirable idea embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. When we say exclusive and desirable idea – it truly means that the brand of an organization is exclusive and people have a desire to attain that brand. In Toastmasters we all know that the organization is unique – however it’s not easy to describe. We need a story to tell about this organization, and the brand refresh gives us this story. Think about the people we are trying to engage in Toastmasters – they vary in many different ways. Having one consistent position will help us to adapt our messaging to these varied audiences. You can also see in this definition that a brand is embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. Sometimes when we think of branding we instantly think of a tangible product however it involves much more. Think about Hollywood, Disney World, consulting businesses, your favorite actor or actress – these all have very distinct brands that are exclusive to what they provide. Now the second half of the definition is: a great brand has the power to change perception, influence preference and command loyalty. All great brands have changed people’s perceptions – they alter how people think of them. Think of Starbucks. Do you think they have the best tasting cup of coffee? Not necessarily, but we’re buying the experience as much as we are the cup of coffee. If people prefer us, they join us. People interested in self-improvement won’t just go to any speaking and leadership organization; they’ll go to Toastmasters. If we all work hard to unite the Toastmasters brand, our organization will position itself in a way where it can truly achieve its mission.
- Toastmasters was founded 87 years ago. In that time, clubs and districts received little information on how to visually and verbally communicate the Toastmasters brand. As a result, over the years, Toastmasters clubs, districts and regions have increasingly distributed conference brochures, meeting materials and other communication with unique messaging and designs that were intended to display their individuality. By early 2008, we recognized that this customization had evolved to the point where the Toastmasters brand was suffering. And while the Executive Committee determined that a true evaluation of the brand was likely necessary, a temporary text emblem was developed to give leaders an option. By early 2009, it became clear that the organization needed to not only regain control of the brand, but evaluate how the brand was perceived. Branding agencies were researched and interviewed. In November 2009, a branding agency was selected to help us conduct research. Innovation Protocol not only specializes in non-profit brand development, but many of its employees are current or former Toastmasters. Our agency partner spent 4 months researching Toastmasters. They talked with members, district leaders, board members and potential members They reviewed our materials They attended conferences, club meetings and club leader training They researched the competition Out of this research, came many significant challenges that face our organization. One of these challenges is perception control.
- Toastmasters was founded 87 years ago. In that time, clubs and districts received little information on how to visually and verbally communicate the Toastmasters brand. As a result, over the years, Toastmasters clubs, districts and regions have increasingly distributed conference brochures, meeting materials and other communication with unique messaging and designs that were intended to display their individuality. By early 2008, we recognized that this customization had evolved to the point where the Toastmasters brand was suffering. And while the Executive Committee determined that a true evaluation of the brand was likely necessary, a temporary text emblem was developed to give leaders an option. By early 2009, it became clear that the organization needed to not only regain control of the brand, but evaluate how the brand was perceived. Branding agencies were researched and interviewed. In November 2009, a branding agency was selected to help us conduct research. Innovation Protocol not only specializes in non-profit brand development, but many of its employees are current or former Toastmasters. Our agency partner spent 4 months researching Toastmasters. They talked with members, district leaders, board members and potential members They reviewed our materials They attended conferences, club meetings and club leader training They researched the competition Out of this research, came many significant challenges that face our organization. One of these challenges is perception control.
- Toastmasters was founded 87 years ago. In that time, clubs and districts received little information on how to visually and verbally communicate the Toastmasters brand. As a result, over the years, Toastmasters clubs, districts and regions have increasingly distributed conference brochures, meeting materials and other communication with unique messaging and designs that were intended to display their individuality. By early 2008, we recognized that this customization had evolved to the point where the Toastmasters brand was suffering. And while the Executive Committee determined that a true evaluation of the brand was likely necessary, a temporary text emblem was developed to give leaders an option. By early 2009, it became clear that the organization needed to not only regain control of the brand, but evaluate how the brand was perceived. Branding agencies were researched and interviewed. In November 2009, a branding agency was selected to help us conduct research. Innovation Protocol not only specializes in non-profit brand development, but many of its employees are current or former Toastmasters. Our agency partner spent 4 months researching Toastmasters. They talked with members, district leaders, board members and potential members They reviewed our materials They attended conferences, club meetings and club leader training They researched the competition Out of this research, came many significant challenges that face our organization. One of these challenges is perception control.
- A brand is an exclusive and desirable idea embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. When we say exclusive and desirable idea – it truly means that the brand of an organization is exclusive and people have a desire to attain that brand. In Toastmasters we all know that the organization is unique – however it’s not easy to describe. We need a story to tell about this organization, and the brand refresh gives us this story. Think about the people we are trying to engage in Toastmasters – they vary in many different ways. Having one consistent position will help us to adapt our messaging to these varied audiences. You can also see in this definition that a brand is embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. Sometimes when we think of branding we instantly think of a tangible product however it involves much more. Think about Hollywood, Disney World, consulting businesses, your favorite actor or actress – these all have very distinct brands that are exclusive to what they provide. Now the second half of the definition is: a great brand has the power to change perception, influence preference and command loyalty. All great brands have changed people’s perceptions – they alter how people think of them. Think of Starbucks. Do you think they have the best tasting cup of coffee? Not necessarily, but we’re buying the experience as much as we are the cup of coffee. If people prefer us, they join us. People interested in self-improvement won’t just go to any speaking and leadership organization; they’ll go to Toastmasters. If we all work hard to unite the Toastmasters brand, our organization will position itself in a way where it can truly achieve its mission.
- A brand is an exclusive and desirable idea embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. When we say exclusive and desirable idea – it truly means that the brand of an organization is exclusive and people have a desire to attain that brand. In Toastmasters we all know that the organization is unique – however it’s not easy to describe. We need a story to tell about this organization, and the brand refresh gives us this story. Think about the people we are trying to engage in Toastmasters – they vary in many different ways. Having one consistent position will help us to adapt our messaging to these varied audiences. You can also see in this definition that a brand is embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. Sometimes when we think of branding we instantly think of a tangible product however it involves much more. Think about Hollywood, Disney World, consulting businesses, your favorite actor or actress – these all have very distinct brands that are exclusive to what they provide. Now the second half of the definition is: a great brand has the power to change perception, influence preference and command loyalty. All great brands have changed people’s perceptions – they alter how people think of them. Think of Starbucks. Do you think they have the best tasting cup of coffee? Not necessarily, but we’re buying the experience as much as we are the cup of coffee. If people prefer us, they join us. People interested in self-improvement won’t just go to any speaking and leadership organization; they’ll go to Toastmasters. If we all work hard to unite the Toastmasters brand, our organization will position itself in a way where it can truly achieve its mission.
- A brand is an exclusive and desirable idea embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. When we say exclusive and desirable idea – it truly means that the brand of an organization is exclusive and people have a desire to attain that brand. In Toastmasters we all know that the organization is unique – however it’s not easy to describe. We need a story to tell about this organization, and the brand refresh gives us this story. Think about the people we are trying to engage in Toastmasters – they vary in many different ways. Having one consistent position will help us to adapt our messaging to these varied audiences. You can also see in this definition that a brand is embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. Sometimes when we think of branding we instantly think of a tangible product however it involves much more. Think about Hollywood, Disney World, consulting businesses, your favorite actor or actress – these all have very distinct brands that are exclusive to what they provide. Now the second half of the definition is: a great brand has the power to change perception, influence preference and command loyalty. All great brands have changed people’s perceptions – they alter how people think of them. Think of Starbucks. Do you think they have the best tasting cup of coffee? Not necessarily, but we’re buying the experience as much as we are the cup of coffee. If people prefer us, they join us. People interested in self-improvement won’t just go to any speaking and leadership organization; they’ll go to Toastmasters. If we all work hard to unite the Toastmasters brand, our organization will position itself in a way where it can truly achieve its mission.
- A brand is an exclusive and desirable idea embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. When we say exclusive and desirable idea – it truly means that the brand of an organization is exclusive and people have a desire to attain that brand. In Toastmasters we all know that the organization is unique – however it’s not easy to describe. We need a story to tell about this organization, and the brand refresh gives us this story. Think about the people we are trying to engage in Toastmasters – they vary in many different ways. Having one consistent position will help us to adapt our messaging to these varied audiences. You can also see in this definition that a brand is embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. Sometimes when we think of branding we instantly think of a tangible product however it involves much more. Think about Hollywood, Disney World, consulting businesses, your favorite actor or actress – these all have very distinct brands that are exclusive to what they provide. Now the second half of the definition is: a great brand has the power to change perception, influence preference and command loyalty. All great brands have changed people’s perceptions – they alter how people think of them. Think of Starbucks. Do you think they have the best tasting cup of coffee? Not necessarily, but we’re buying the experience as much as we are the cup of coffee. If people prefer us, they join us. People interested in self-improvement won’t just go to any speaking and leadership organization; they’ll go to Toastmasters. If we all work hard to unite the Toastmasters brand, our organization will position itself in a way where it can truly achieve its mission.
- A brand is an exclusive and desirable idea embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. When we say exclusive and desirable idea – it truly means that the brand of an organization is exclusive and people have a desire to attain that brand. In Toastmasters we all know that the organization is unique – however it’s not easy to describe. We need a story to tell about this organization, and the brand refresh gives us this story. Think about the people we are trying to engage in Toastmasters – they vary in many different ways. Having one consistent position will help us to adapt our messaging to these varied audiences. You can also see in this definition that a brand is embodied in products, places, services, people and experiences. Sometimes when we think of branding we instantly think of a tangible product however it involves much more. Think about Hollywood, Disney World, consulting businesses, your favorite actor or actress – these all have very distinct brands that are exclusive to what they provide. Now the second half of the definition is: a great brand has the power to change perception, influence preference and command loyalty. All great brands have changed people’s perceptions – they alter how people think of them. Think of Starbucks. Do you think they have the best tasting cup of coffee? Not necessarily, but we’re buying the experience as much as we are the cup of coffee. If people prefer us, they join us. People interested in self-improvement won’t just go to any speaking and leadership organization; they’ll go to Toastmasters. If we all work hard to unite the Toastmasters brand, our organization will position itself in a way where it can truly achieve its mission.
- Toastmasters International Where Leaders Are Made - will be the tagline moving forward. Different from a theme, this is an enduring message of who we are today. It will not change from year to year. “In order to accomplish our mission, Toastmasters members, clubs and districts must provide one single, consistent message that demonstrates what Toastmasters is and what we offer the world.” – Toastmasters International President Michael Notaro, DTM For many years, Toastmasters has been synonymous with public speaking, However the powerful combination of strengthening one’s competence in communication and building leadership skills through participation in Toastmasters is what differentiates Toastmasters International from other skill-building programs. The new official tagline, “Where Leaders Are Made,” reflects this synergy between communication and leadership. Toastmasters training helps members build their competence in communication so they can gain the confidence to speak effectively and lead others. It is important that we all understand what this tagline means. It is not intended to summarize the entire member experience; rather, it represents what differentiates Toastmasters. It tells members and potential members what makes Toastmasters different from any other option they could choose to grow their communication and leadership skills. By consistently implementing this tagline along with the supporting brand positioning messages and imagery, you convey to the world that Toastmasters owns that place where members join and gain confidence in public speaking and communication. That confidence often gives them the strength to lead. Regardless of whether a Toastmaster has chosen to become a leader or not, but the mere fact that they are strong, clear and confident communicators, they are often naturally sought out as mentors, advisors and leaders.
- Thanks for your time, I’d like to conclude this presentation and answer any questions you may have. For those questions I cannot answer I’ll direct the inquiries to World Headquarters – brand@toastmasters.org.