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


Today's Message is: "Lift or Lifting Up Day!" Why Not?

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


Good “Thursday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 27 October 2022!


Today’s Message is: “Lift or Lifting Up Day!” Why Not?


“Leadership is all about lifting others up. True leaders allow their people to go ahead of them, giving them the opportunity to reach higher levels of leadership themselves, and higher potential. The goal is that more leaders will be developed. When leaders lift others up they are motivated, confident, and inspired. As a leader do you lift your people up?” —COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:


“We rise by lifting others.” — Robert Ingersoll

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“True leaders understand that leadership is not about them but about those they serve. It is not about exalting themselves but about lifting others up.” — Cheri L. Dew


“Strong people don’t put people down, they lift them up.” — Unknown Author

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting others up.” — John Holmes


“A sure way for one to lift himself up is by helping to lift someone else.” — Booker T. Washington

“Look for way to lift someone up. If that’s all you do, it’s enough.” — Elizabeth Lesser


“Like wings of eagles… leaders should lift their people in rough times.” — Unknown Author (photo by Jeremiah Frye)

“By lifting each other up we lift ourselves up.” — Lauren Fleshman


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“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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gasman0617
gasman0617
Oct 27, 2022

The last one was there for rveyones fun. I am glad it lifted you up Gene. Cheers and blessings.

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 27, 2022
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Many thanks Robert. Have a blessed even my friend.

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 27, 2022

Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. One of the things that I learned as leader was that if I lifted others up by giving encouraging words or praise, the folks I lifted up tried hard not to let me down. The productivity and ingenuity of the individual also mare me look good. That was one of the most satisfying things I ever did. The tongue can build up or tear down. If you enjoy tearing someone down, then you will lose productivity and trust. The opposite then definitely occurs high is good for the mission. Have a blessed day today and always, lifting others up.

Taken From:https://livingontheedge.org/2019/10/17/how-to-lift-people-up/


How to Lift People Up By…

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 27, 2022
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Thank you, we will and I wish that for you as well. Blessings.

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Oct 27, 2022

The best part of being a leader isn't the acclaim one gets when good things happen. It's watching those under you rise up and achieve the things you knew all along they could do.



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That is the greatest feeling for me and others that truly enjoy lifting people up Jack. Great quote and have a super day my friend.

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Oct 27, 2022

Good Thursday morning Colonel.




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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 27, 2022
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The third one really lifted me up because I do remember that happening to me when I was a very junior airmen. LOL Blessings.

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