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Greenslade Named Toastmaster of the Year |
 Speaker, Author Forrest Greenslade |
| Toastmasters
in North Carolina have named author and speaker, Forrest C.
Greenslade, PhD as Toastmaster of the Year. Past District
37 Governor, Larry Brown stated, “During the past year,
Forrest demonstrated his Communication & Leadership skills
by executing a plan to increase the recognition of North
Carolina Toastmasters locally, regionally, and around the
World.” Toastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide reality. Through its member clubs, Toastmasters helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinking -- vital skills that promote self-actualization and enhance leadership potential. “Through his Vision and Leadership as our state’s Public Relations Officer, Forrest formed a Website Committee that worked as a unified team to transition our Internet presence to the next level,” Brown said. “The production of our World Class Website resulted in positive feedback from Members/Prospects throughout the State, Region, and from several Countries around the World.” Brown continued, “Forrest also served the Membership of North Carolina as Co-Chairperson of the 2001 Spring Conference at the Marriott Hotel in Research Triangle Park, NC. His Vision and Organization Skills were evident as this oft-publicized event was one of the most well-attended and enjoyable Spring Conferences in recent memory.” Dr. Greenslade writes and works from his home in Fearrington Village, NC. A retired scientist and manager, he has held leadership positions in some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and public health organizations. Most recently, he served as President of Ipas, an international women’s health agency. Greenslade is author of over 140 books, book chapters, scientific papers and web articles. His latest book, “The Simple-Minded Manager: Cutting Through Your Work-Life Chaos,” is for leaders and people striving to be leaders. He extends his “Simple-Minded Management” lessons through speeches and workshops. Greenslade, a member of the Bull City Toastmasters Club in Durham, NC since 1995, has recently earned Toastmasters’ highest educational achievement, the Distinguished Toastmaster Award. “Toastmasters is a wonderful laboratory for developing new ideas and honing your communication skills,” Greenslade says. “All of the ideas in my new book were first tested as speeches to my friends at Bull City.” Anna Holland, Past Toastmasters Division Governor for the Research Triangle Area reflected, “For the many of us who are lucky enough to have worked with Forrest one on one, we know that he is a motivator, a mentor, and an true example of leadership. He has spent countless hours helping others in many clubs hone their thinking and speaking skills. We are lucky to have Forrest as a shining example of all that Toastmasters can bring to our lives.” Keith Ostergard, previous Toastmaster of the Year, added, “Forrest has truly embodied the vision that Toastmasters founder, Dr. Ralph Smedley had when he formed the first Toastmasters club in Santa Ana, CA in 1924 - to improve the world through better communication.” |
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