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A stylized head with a circuit board heart in the background is featured on the cover of Toastmaster magazine, which has the title "Leadership in the Age of AI" and articles about public speaking and new leadership.
A stylized head with a circuit board heart in the background is featured on the cover of Toastmaster magazine, which has the title "Leadership in the Age of AI" and articles about public speaking and new leadership.
July 2026

Confident Voices Commemorative Book

Celebrate the first 100 years of 91´«Ã½ and own a piece of history.

By The Toastmaster magazine staff


Blue book cover of Confident Voices with inside page showing Dr. Ralph C. Smedley

Confident Voices: The Story of 91´«Ã½ is a beautifully designed coffee table book that describes and illustrates the first century of 91´«Ã½. In 1924, founder Dr. Ralph C. Smedley launched his visionary idea to help individuals develop speaking skills and nurture their self-confidence. Learn how his simple concept—to teach people communication and leadership skills in an experiential learning setting—grew from a single club into the global communication powerhouse that it is today.

Confident Voices explores the people, events, and stories that shaped 91´«Ã½ in this decade-by-decade analysis. The book features 454 pages, 500+ images, vintage Toastmaster magazine images, matte hardcover, ribbon bookmark, and more.

Highlights include:

  • How the education program evolved from a simple pamphlet to a robust digital learning program
  • The enduring spirit of prisoner-of-war clubs in WWII and the Vietnam War
  • How one magazine article ignited growth around the world
  • The explosion of club growth in Asia

Discover the remarkable achievements and universal spirit that bind 91´«Ã½ members across diverse cultures and continents. Order your copy in the today.



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