“If you want to be appreciated and valued for your personal qualities, then let your wisdom, goodness, and compassion always show.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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 Conroe, TX — 23 January 2024!
Today’s Message is: “Appreciated Day!” Why Not?
“Being a great leader is really caring about everyone on your team. Being courteous, authentic, and transparent builds strong relationships with the people you lead. Never take for granted the power of letting people know they are appreciated!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:
“Being told you’re appreciated is one of the simplest and most uplifting things you can hear.” — Unknown Author
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, don’t keep it a secret.” — Mary Kay Ash
“A person who feels appreciated will always do more than what is expected.” — Unknown Author
“The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.” — Willam James
“People are energized when their strengths are understood, appreciated, leveraged, and improved.” — Unknown Author
“Don’t forget a person’s greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.” — H. Jackson Brown
“Just thought you should know that you are appreciated.” — Unknown Author
“Being appreciated by someone is priceless.” — Unknown Author
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Good Tuesday afternoon Colonel.
Poor leaders think that fear is the way to get things done. Real leaders understand that even the simplest form of appreciation will get people to follow them to the ends of the earth.
Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. I guess it was because I didn’t receive much appreciation in my youth, that I just naturally wanted to show my appreciation to those that I encountered or worked with. It sure seemed to wok for me. Appreciation motivates and is truly welcomed. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://www.cgg.org/index.cfm/library/weekly/id/1028/importance-appreciation.htm
The Importance of Appreciation
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