The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Tuesday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 17 May 2022!
Today’s Message is: “Essential Day!” Why Not?
“What are the essential elements or skills in Leadership? One of the most important elements is two-way communications. Communicating a vision and readily accepting feedback is essential. Good leaders know their people’s strengths and weaknesses. They know themselves and they know their purpose. Leaders think strategically, promote innovativeness, lead with integrity, and they earn trust. The most essential work is creating more leaders. What are your most essential qualities and components of leadership?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:
“Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” — Joseph Addison
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“The essential is invisible to the eyes.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
“Identify the essential eliminate the rest.” — Unknown Author
“Self-sacrifice is essential to leadership. You will give, give all the time.” — Napoleon Hill
“There are three essentials to leadership — humility, clarity and courage.” — Fuchan Yuan
“The most essential quality for leadership is not perfection but credibility. People must be able to trust you.” — Rick Warren
“Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation for courage and true progress.” — Nicholas M. Butler
“Wisdom is the essential basis of greatness.” — Wallace D. Wattles
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Good Tuesday afternoon Colonel. Spent the day on wind/pedaling therapy, getting in60 miles on the Silver Comet Trail.
Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. I feeling a tad philosophical today, so I though that would look at today’s topic in that way. I think that the below is very interesting and I hope that you find it that way as well. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken From:https://www.gotquestions.org/essentialism.html
What is essentialism in philosophy?
ANSWER Philosophical essentialism is the idea that the nature of things is invariable and constant. Essentialism posits that one must be able to describe an entity according to that which is required, or essential, to its nature and existence. The bird is perhaps a helpful example. One may ask what is essential to being a bird. Is…
There are a few things that are essential, air, water, and food come to mind, but people really don't factor into that equation. A great leader should be transparent. If they've really done their job they may be missed, but not essential.