Testimonials - What do leaders think about Tim?
- Resolved, that District 3, in District Council, wholeheartedly endorses Timothy Swearingen, DTM, for International Director of Toastmasters International.
"There are a few bright lights in the Toastmaster’s Heaven. It has been my great pleasure to call Tim Swearingen a very close friend and kindred spirit. I believe he has much to offer our grand organization and would be proud to have him represent us on the Board of Directors of Toastmasters International. Leadership is about heart and caring for people, Tim exemplifies both of these qualities."
"With an acute sense to perfectly balance empowering and deciding when to find resources to assist an individual, Tim is a unique leader who works very hard to make the experience of members and leaders in our organization very fulfilling."
- Mukund Moorthy, DTM
"Tim has demonstrated himself to be not only a highly effective leader, but also a caring leader who not only wants to get the work done, but also get the work done right. The ethics and the personal touch are as important as the raw accomplishment. That is what sets Tim apart."
- Ralph Wallace, DTM, Past International Director
- Dr. Randy Harvey, DTM, 2004 World Champion of Public Speaking
"I fully endorse and support Tim Swearingen in any capacity of leadership. With the challenges and opportunities before us in the 21st century, it is critical that Toastmasters International have effective leaders who understand there is no I in “Team” as Tim does. He has the passion, commitment, abilities, past experience and achievements that make him the perfect candidate. He is a proven leader and who can unite our team and move our organization to new success with his finely honed skills."
- Jane Kearny, ACB/ACL
"Why does Toastmasters International need Tim Swearingen for International Director? Because Tim gets it. He knows how important the work is that we do in Toastmasters. He believes that we are changing the world as we change individual lives. "But he also understand that this is ONLY Toastmasters. In the grand scheme of things, it shouldn't be our number one priority, to the exclusion of everything else. Tim encourages the leaders around him to keep their priorities straight, and focus on the health of themselves, their families, and their jobs. After all, Tim knows we can't serve anyone well if we're not taking care of ourselves. The leaders of Region III will be in good hands with Tim as their mentor and guide. He'll make sure they're taking care of what's most important ... so they can do the work they've been elected to do."
- Angie Flinn, DTM, Past District 50 Governor
"It is my pleasure to endorse Tim Swearingen as candidate for International Director. If elected, I am confident Tim will give his all to Toastmasters. In his military and professional life, as with his Toastmaster service, Tim delivers 100% effort and inspires others to follow his lead. In the years I have worked with Tim, he has exhibited not only the capacity, but the desire to learn from his experiences. If you ask him, Tim will tell you that it was the dedication of hundreds of Arizona Toastmasters that resulted in District 3 being President’s Distinguished under his watch. All of us in District 3, however, know that it was Tim’s enlightened leadership that kept us on task, on time and on target. His enthusiasm, his long service, and his ability to deal with adversity as well as triumph, make Tim a uniquely qualified candidate for International Director. I ask you to join me in supporting Tim Swearingen as the next International Director from Region III."
- Don W. Griffith, DTM, Past District 3 Governor
"Tim is the type of leader who makes a priority of ensuring team success. He knows when to lead, when to follow, and when to get out of the way of those who are making things happen! He takes time to listen, and help work through issues, yet focuses on what needs to be done. I believe that Tim has the character, the heart and the experience to add value as a member of the board."
- Nancy Starr-Cassidy, DTM, Past International Director
Want to find out more? Please contact Tim by email at: tim@timswearingen.org
