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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


Be the type of leader that you want to follow and others will follow.
Today's Message is: "Leader 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 — 18 July 2023!

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

“A leader makes the impossible possible. A true leader is a visionary. They have no fear and will never think the odds are against them. Bring out the best in everyone you lead and make the impossible happen.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Be the leader you would follow.” — Unknown Author

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“I never thought in terms of being a leader. I thought very simply in terms of helping people.” — John Hume


“A leader is the one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” — John C. Maxwell

“The real leader has no need to lead. He is content to point the way.” — Henry Miller


“Become the leader of your life. Lead yourself to where you want to be. Breathe life back into your ambitions, your desires, your goals, your relationships.” — Steve Maraboli

“The leader must know, must know that he knows, and must be able to make it abundantly clear to those around him that he knows.” — Clarence Randall


“A true leader wants you to live your own life.” — Jeffrey Benjamin

“You know at some point though, you may be ready to move away from being a cheerleader and just being a leader.” — Robert Sullivan


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gasman0617
gasman0617
Jul 18, 2023

Good Tuesday afternoon Colonel






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I knew today’s topic, message, and quotes would bring out some awesome posts. You didn’t let me down Robert! Enjoy the rest of your day!

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Jul 18, 2023

I've been fortunate to have worked for some great leaders, with only a couple who were leaders in title only.



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Same her Jack!

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Jul 18, 2023

Love them all, but that first one would work well where I live. Fortunately I don't have nosey neighbors.

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Jul 18, 2023



Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Leadership seems to be lacking in our perilous times, in which we live. I speak mainly at the governmental levels and more. It is, in my estimation, time for us to turn to our Creator and confess that we need Him. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:https://news.yahoo.com/wise-godly-leaders-154400559.html


We need wise and godly leaders

2 Angelia Williams, The Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va. Wed, July 12, 2023 at 10:44 AM CDT·1 min read Jul. 12—We need wise and godly leaders, but America's problems is not political and cannot be solved by Democrats or Republicans, liberals or conservatives. Our problem is spiritual. We need a genuine revival in the hearts…

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Jul 18, 2023
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Thank you Col Burroughs.

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