Today, I had the pleasure and privilege of evaluating the most “real” Ice Breaker I have ever heard. Any one who knows me even an iota knows that I love critiquing speech #1 – not because I am necessarily a harsh critic (although I am!) but more so because I enjoy giving useful feedback to those who are solid speakers from the get go. However, today left me nearly speechless. Never, in my almost two years of Toastmasters, have I heard someone introduce themselves with such brutal honesty, integrity, and conviction. I was humbled and honoured by the experience of praising them to the club! How often at Toastmasters do we strive to be both real people and eloquent speakers? Sadly, I would say less often than not.