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The Colonel’s Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!


Today’s Message is: “Initiative Day!” Why Not?

The Colonel’s Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!


Good “Saturday” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome to the weekend from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 6 March 2021!


Today’s Message is: “Initiative Day!” Why Not?


“Confident leaders get out ahead of issues and problem areas by taking the initiative. They are proactive and don’t have to be told!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “Without initiative leaders are simply workers in leadership positions.” — Bo Bennett


More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Initiative is doing the with thing without being told.” — Victor Hugo


“Initiative can neither be created nor delegated. It can only spring from the self-determining individual, who decides that the wisdom of others is not always netter than his own.” — R Buckminster Fuller


“Taking initiative is a form of self-improvement.” — Stephen R. Covey


“Taking initiative pays off. It is hard to visualize someone as a leader if she is always waiting to be told what to do.” — Sheryl Sandberg


“We must develop knowledge optimization initiatives to leverage our key learnings.” —Scott Adams


“True leaders demonstrate initiatives – they lead the way for others to follow.” —Ikechukwu Joseph


“One has to take initiative in life to achieve what he or she wants.” — Donald Johanson


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“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


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