Monthly Archives: August 2018

Open Communication Tips for Leaders

Posted on August 13, 2018 by dfolstad58

These communication tips are from the Toastmasters.org website and are not my original thoughts. I am sharing them as a reminder to myself and maybe as helpful tips to anyone else who wants to encourage honest feedback, suggestions, and receive … Continue reading →

Posted in Toastmasters | Tagged critisism, Gift, Leadership, leading, listening, please, Toastmasters | 18 Comments

Give me the beat boys,

Posted on August 8, 2018 by dfolstad58

The house was dead quiet as he rolled out of bed, straightened himself slowly to stretch out the kink in his back. Frowning, he felt like the Pisa tower, not quite standing straight as he moved silently out of his … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative | Tagged Dobie, drift away, in the middle of the night, Music | 9 Comments

Dr John Watson or Sherlock Holmes – who are you?

Posted on August 7, 2018 by dfolstad58

If you aren’t a fan of Sherlock Holmes mysteries, then this post won’t make any sense to you. Sherlock Holmes was created by Arthur Conan Doyle, and to me the language and characters are rich and satisfying – like cheesecake … Continue reading →