Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Eagle’s Nest” from Castle Rock, CO! — 9 September 2020!
Today is: ‘Authority Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders or individuals given authority and responsibilities to conduct business or provide oversight will sometimes overreach their power for personal gain!In the end they’re not true leaders and stewards!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Come join Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support Thursday evening sponsored by Victory for Veterans (VFV) and hosted by Veteran SSG Derrick Iozzio for another great night of “peer-to-peer” support. WFL - Where "Sharing is Caring!"Invite a Friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends! Get connected with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, and Caretakers every Thursday Night!
Thursday's Topic: "Why Nostalgia Is Good for You?"
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “In order to be respected, authority has got to be respectable.” — Tom Robbins
More Quotes to think about:
“If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority.” — Proverb
“Authority without wisdom is like a heavy axe without an edge, fitter to bruise than polish.”— Anne Bradstreet
“Leave no authority existing not responsible to the people.” — Thomas Jefferson
“There is no power or authority without responsibility, and he who accepts the one cannot escape or evade the other.” — Haile Selassie
“Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.” — Albert Einstein
“Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence.” — Leonardo Da Vinci
“Effective leaders are willing to use power and authority, but they’re doing it in the service of the collective good, as opposed to self-aggrandizement.” – Noel Tichy
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character give him power.” – Abraham Lincoln
Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support:
“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who served this great nation:'Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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