Send us a textWe trace Apex Toastmasters from a cozy sunroom club to a packed, high‑energy room, then through COVID disruptions into a pragmatic hybrid model. Don Dickinson DTM shares lessons on leadership, Pathways, and how to keep growth healthy without losing the club’s soul.• Apex origin story and early culture• Leadership continuity as the growth engine• Room changes and meeting design shaping energy• COVID shock, hybrid return and energy trade‑offs• Virtual vs hybrid vs in‑person effectiveness• Pathways strengths, gaps and recent fixes• The role of repetition and tougher evaluations• What makes a compelling speaker and communicator• Why the classic meeting format still works• Life after DTM, mentorship and service• The social glue of shared self‑improvementApex Toastmasters is a President's distinguished club founded in 1996 and located in Apex, North Carolina, USA. We meet every Thursday night at 7:00 pm at the Apex Baptist Church and online. See club website for details. Apex Toastmasters Club Website: https://www.apextoastmasters.org/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=apex%20toastmasters If you enjoyed what you heard, please take a moment to like, share, rate, or review this podcast.

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