We are always looking for ways to make our money work harder for us. Money Magazine published a list of the 50 Smartest Things You Can Do With Your Money. A subcategory within this article is entitled, "Great Ways to Better Yourself." They point out that no one ever got a raise by being a wallflower. Their smart money solution: join Toastmasters.

Toastmasters provides a motivating and encouraging environment where you can:

• Learn to communication confidently and effectively in public.
• Listen critically and provide constructive feedback.
• Improve your thinking ability.
• Learn leadership and project management skills.
• Network with peers and leaders at Hutchinson Technology and in the community.
• Serve your workplace, community and special interest group effectively by being better equipped for leadership roles.

http://money.cnn.com/2005/06/02/pf/smartest_better_0507/