Ralph C. Smedley

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Ralph_C._Smedley
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gptkbp:instanceOf Person
gptkbp:affiliatedWith gptkb:Toastmasters_International
gptkbp:almaMater gptkb:University_of_Illinois
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Toastmasters_International
gptkbp:awards Toastmasters International Distinguished Toastmaster Award
gptkbp:birthDate February 22, 1900
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Wilmington,_Illinois
gptkbp:contribution Speech contests
Development of communication skills programs
gptkbp:deathDate September 27, 1965
gptkbp:deathPlace gptkb:California
gptkbp:events First_Toastmasters_meeting
gptkbp:field Communication
gptkbp:focus Personal development
gptkbp:goal Improve public speaking skills
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ralph C. Smedley
gptkbp:impact Global communication skills development
gptkbp:inception 1924
gptkbp:influence Community engagement
Critical thinking
Networking opportunities
Effective communication
Leadership skills
Public relations
Volunteerism
Active listening
Cultural awareness
Emotional intelligence
Social responsibility
Career advancement
Conflict resolution
Mentorship programs
Professional development
Team building
Career coaching
Presentation skills
Interpersonal skills
Leadership training programs
Networking skills
Confidence building
Communication education
Creativity in communication
Persuasion skills
gptkbp:influenced Public speaking organizations
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Dale_Carnegie
gptkbp:inspiration Public speaking enthusiasts
gptkbp:involved Public speaking events
Toastmasters training programs
gptkbp:knownFor Public speaking training
Founding_Toastmasters_International
gptkbp:legacy Toastmasters clubs worldwide
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:notableWork gptkb:The_Toastmaster_magazine
gptkbp:occupation Educator
gptkbp:philosophy Learning by doing
Empowerment through communication
gptkbp:residence gptkb:California
gptkbp:role Mentor
gptkbp:spouse Mabel Smedley
gptkbp:technique Peer feedback