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


Today's Message is: "Influence Day!" Why Not?

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 — 20 September 2022!


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


“Influence is one of the keys to successful leadership! It is important to influence others to follow through earned trust and respect, not by fear, title, or position. With a positive influence leaders can change the attitudes, opinions, and choices of others. They can lead others toward a common vision and purpose with commitment and a team effort. Do you have the ability to influence the values, culture, and motivation of those you lead?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Drop in every Friday and Monday Morning for a “Coffee Break!” with Volunteer, Veteran, and Peer Support Specialist SFC (Ret) Rick Williamson as part of Victory for Veterans (VFV) “Warriors for Life” (WFL) Online Peer Group Support Program, where “Sharing is Caring!” Check out the dates and times below!


Victory for Veterans (VFV) "Warriors for Life" (WFL) Online Peer Group Support “Coffee Break!” – Friday, 23 September 2022 and Monday, 26 September 2022 starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET


The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“One of the best ways to influence people is to make them feel important.” — Roy T. Bennett

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Influence is about being genuine.” — Johnny Hunt


“You can widen your circle of influence by widening your circle of service.” — Joseph Grenny

“The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority.” — Kenneth H. Blanchard


“Never underestimate the influence of the people you have allowed in your life…” —Unknown Author

“Leadership is the ability to influence people and motivate them to do what needs to be done to accomplish a goal, vision, or mission.” — Robert Johnson


“Never mistake the power of influence.” — Jim Rohn


“Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means.” — Albert Einstein

“Leadership is influence.” — John C. Maxwell


Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join Victory for Veterans, Inc for our Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Online Peer Group Support where “Sharing is Caring:

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

Check out all of the BLOGS on Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) Website: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Sep 20, 2022

True leaders don't coerce, they influence.


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You’ve got that right Jack! Enjoy the rest of your day. Hanging out in the Denver airport waiting for my connecting flight to Minneapolis, MN

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Sep 20, 2022

Have a great trip!

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Good "Tuesday" Morning Robert. Thank you for the quotes...headed to the airport and flying out to Minnesota this morning for a conference... Have a great day!

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Sep 20, 2022

Good Tuesday morning Colonel.



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