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


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

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


Good “Saturday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 8 October 2022!


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


“Effective and innovative leaders create the culture and climate for new ideas to be brought to life. They get away from the phrase, ‘that not how we do it here!’ Instead they welcome new ideas and people that think outside-the-box. Great ideas don’t come from senior leaders. Great ideas come from every level of an organization. Leaders have to create that culture that supports risk-taking, discovery, and freedom to test out new ideas. Are you an innovative leader that encourages people to voice their new ideas?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Drop in TONIGHT join your host Volunteer, Veteran & Mental Health Peer Specialist SSG (Ret) Derrick Iozzio filling in for the 'Colonel and Bella!' for Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Group sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. Where all types of Warriors get together for “Hope and Healing” and where “Sharing is Caring!”


Invite a friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends they may need support or know someone who needs support!


Get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers/Caregivers every Saturday Night!


TONIGHT’s Topic: “Resilience Building Activities & Exercises — Part II!”


Drop in 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!” – Monday, 10 October 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:


“Turn ideas into reality.” — Unknown Author

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“To make a great idea a reality, we must act, experiment, fail, adapt, and learn on a daily basis.” — Joselyn K. Glei


“An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.” — Edward DeBono

“Idea not coupled with action never become bigger than the brain cells they occupied.” —Arnold Glasow


“Everything begins with an idea.” — Earl Nightingale

“It’s not just about hope and ideas. It’s about action.” — Shirin Ebadi


“The best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of ideas.” — Linus Pauling

“Ideas have a short shelf life. You must act on them before the expiration date.” — John C. Maxwell


“Creative thinking inspires ideas. Ideas inspire change.” — Unknown Author


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

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 08, 2022

Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. When I think of leadership,I think of where the gift of ideas came from. Of course all that we have is a gift from God. As we use these gifts to His Glory, we then will become better in expressing our ideas. It was along these thought lines that I sought my link today. Have a blessed day in the Lord today and always.


Taken From:https://tommythompson.org/the-7-elements-of-an-ideal-day/


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 08, 2022
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Thank you and you as well. Blessings.

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Oct 08, 2022

Good Saturday morning Colonel.




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Good "Saturday" morning to you as well Robert. All great quotes today... Enjoy the weekend my friend!

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Oct 08, 2022

Poor leaders concentrate on the way we've always done it. Great leaders listen to the ideas of the troops and implement them.



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I call them "Eagle Leaders!" because there isn't anything we can't do, try, or implement through great ideas from people down to the lowest levels of an organization. The key is to have that type of culture... Then give them credit for their ideas, never steal them or make them yours. Great thought today Jack. Thank you!

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