Avatar feed
Responses: 36
Lt Col Charlie Brown
42
42
0
Edited 4 y ago
7efaff4b
Good morning Col Burroughs and Posse. I was wondering where you were going with that topic choice this morning. I've chosen to take it forward.
It's fine to learn from our past mistakes but don't chain yourself to your past. And as a leader, you have to march forward and project forward as well; people will not follow someone who doesn't seem to be able to watch the road ahead. Too often we are solving and resolving yesterday's problems instead of seeing today's opportunities. You can't change what's already done; the key is to move on to new challenges with yesterday's experience in your pocket.
P.S. I have to admit, the last one is really who I am





LTC Jeff Shearer LTC Vincent Moore Col (Join to see) Jenn Moynihan CWO3 Randy Weston SMSgt Dr. G. A. Thomas MSgt (Join to see)
(42)
Comment
(0)
SFC Chuck Martinez
SFC Chuck Martinez
4 y
I have to say though, when on actual combat patrols, you better be looking over your shoulder all the time to make sure that soldier is still behind you or when the patrol stops, make sure all are in the prone. We had rules in Vietnam, long exposures would get you killed. In triple canopy jungle, we would take a knee whenever we stopped, always keeping a low profile! Mike most likely was just referring to a normal day situation, shopping, or even walking. People with PTSD will always be on the alert, no matter what!
(6)
Reply
(0)
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
4 y
9eb99e6a
Lt Col Charlie Brown - I love the direction you took it in Charlie. Running late today - really busy, so sorry for the late responses. I really liked all of your quotes today and your message you shared. Enjoy your evening...

“There are times to look over your shoulder and there are times as a leader you don’t have to look over your shoulder. If your competitive and then you can look over your shoulder to check out the competition. ‘A great leader doesn’t have to look over his or her shoulder, as either understands that the team is highly motivated, inspired and they are following!’ — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs. May you never have to look over your shoulder for the wrong reasons; may your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a continued bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy. I really like today’s main quote: ‘You don’t have to look over your shoulder when you know GOD has your back.’ — Unknown Author. That is the great thing about Warriors for Life (WFL) and our veterans, we should never have to look over our shoulders, because we have our brother and sister Warrior’s SIX!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
(6)
Reply
(0)
LTC Stephen F.
LTC Stephen F.
4 y
I hope that you look over your shoulder when you hear voices of friends, family members and other well-wishers and perhaps to glance at a sunset or other wonderful view. I expect that you are an inspiration to your family and friends since they place their trust in your selfless leadership. 'Have I not commanded you. Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.' [Joshua 1:9 ESV] my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.

I pray for courage of conviction for each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters dear LORD in these challenging times. LORD I pray that YOU bless each of your adopted sons and daughters with peace and joy and hope. 'There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. We love because he first loved us.' 1 John 4:18-19 ESV
I lift leaders of families, leaders of informal groups and small business leaders to YOU dear LORD. I pray that YOU prune us of all desires which offend YOU and YOU bless us with desires that YOU will fulfill in YOUR perfect timing. 'For this reason, I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.’ [2 Timothy 1:6-7 ESV]
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters takes to heart YOUR admonition in this COVID risk season 'When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned and the flame shall not consume you.‘ [Isaiah 43:2 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members slept well Wednesday night and awoke refreshed and healthy on Thursday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
There is No Fear in Love - Perfect Love Drives Out Fear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSmT3Ag8qz0
(2)
Reply
(0)
SPC Michael Terrell
SPC Michael Terrell
4 y
Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen - Who need mirrors, when you have RADAR? :)
(1)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small
Sgt Commander, Dav Chapter #90
30
30
0
Edited 4 y ago
09597709
45284300
68c0f80d
Afba7d1c
Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse Leader from a light fog here in the Fort Myers area... as we are close to the Gulf on three sides... It is supposed to lift, but there is a front passing through today and tomorrow morning...so who knows... LOL!

It is “Looking Over the Shoulder Day!” Hmmmmm..........

"Somebody just back of you while you are fishing is as bad as someone looking over your shoulder while you write a letter to your girl." - Ernest Hemingway

"When you stop looking over your shoulder, you shall see that the future is way nicer than the past." -
Author: Sylvia L'Namira

"The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and influence their actions. A chip on the shoulder is too heavy a piece of baggage to carry through life." - John Hannah

"Close the door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. Don't try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It's the one and only thing you have to offer." - Author: Barbara Kingsolver

"The past can be a terrible weight bound to you by an unbreakable chain. You can drag it with you, forever looking over your shoulder at what holds you back. Or you can let it go and move forward. It's your choice." - Author: Raymond E. Feist

Know that...

“A great leader doesn’t have to look over his or her shoulder, as either understands that the team is highly motivated, inspired and they are following!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

_________________________________________________________________________
(30)
Comment
(0)
Sgt Commander, Dav Chapter #90
(6)
Reply
(0)
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
4 y
00c9a86f
Sgt (Join to see) - Grat MEME tostart off the additional quotes today and thanks for your support and help once again this morning Kerry. Much apprecaited brother...

“There are times to look over your shoulder and there are times as a leader you don’t have to look over your shoulder. If your competitive and then you can look over your shoulder to check out the competition. ‘A great leader doesn’t have to look over his or her shoulder, as either understands that the team is highly motivated, inspired and they are following!’ — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs. May you never have to look over your shoulder for the wrong reasons; may your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a continued bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy. I really like today’s main quote: ‘You don’t have to look over your shoulder when you know GOD has your back.’ — Unknown Author. That is the great thing about Warriors for Life (WFL) and our veterans, we should never have to look over our shoulders, because we have our brother and sister Warrior’s SIX!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
(6)
Reply
(0)
Sgt Commander, Dav Chapter #90
Sgt (Join to see)
4 y
COL Mikel J. Burroughs Thank you my brother...
(5)
Reply
(0)
LTC Stephen F.
LTC Stephen F.
4 y
I hope that you look over your shoulder when you hear voices of friends, family members and other well-wishers and perhaps to glance at a sunset or other wonderful view. I expect that you are an inspiration to your family and friends since they place their trust in your selfless leadership. 'Have I not commanded you. Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.' [Joshua 1:9 ESV] my brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).

I pray for courage of conviction for each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters dear LORD in these challenging times. LORD I pray that YOU bless each of your adopted sons and daughters with peace and joy and hope. 'There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. We love because he first loved us.' 1 John 4:18-19 ESV
I lift leaders of families, leaders of informal groups and small business leaders to YOU dear LORD. I pray that YOU prune us of all desires which offend YOU and YOU bless us with desires that YOU will fulfill in YOUR perfect timing. 'For this reason, I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.’ [2 Timothy 1:6-7 ESV]
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters takes to heart YOUR admonition in this COVID risk season 'When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned and the flame shall not consume you.‘ [Isaiah 43:2 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members slept well Wednesday night and awoke refreshed and healthy on Thursday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
There is No Fear in Love - Perfect Love Drives Out Fear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSmT3Ag8qz0
(2)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small
SGT English/Language Arts Teacher
30
30
0
SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
4 y
Very true statement brother SGT (Join to see)
(7)
Reply
(0)
Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
(5)
Reply
(0)
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
4 y
2f73dc8f
Amen to that... Have a great evening SGT (Join to see)...

“There are times to look over your shoulder and there are times as a leader you don’t have to look over your shoulder. If your competitive and then you can look over your shoulder to check out the competition. ‘A great leader doesn’t have to look over his or her shoulder, as either understands that the team is highly motivated, inspired and they are following!’ — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs. May you never have to look over your shoulder for the wrong reasons; may your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a continued bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy. I really like today’s main quote: ‘You don’t have to look over your shoulder when you know GOD has your back.’ — Unknown Author. That is the great thing about Warriors for Life (WFL) and our veterans, we should never have to look over our shoulders, because we have our brother and sister Warrior’s SIX!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
(4)
Reply
(0)
LTC Stephen F.
LTC Stephen F.
4 y
I hope that you look over your shoulder when you hear voices of friends, family members and other well-wishers and perhaps to glance at a sunset or other wonderful view. I expect that you are an inspiration to your family and friends since they place their trust in your selfless leadership. 'Have I not commanded you. Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.' [Joshua 1:9 ESV] my brother-in-Christ SGT (Join to see).

I pray for courage of conviction for each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters dear LORD in these challenging times. LORD I pray that YOU bless each of your adopted sons and daughters with peace and joy and hope. 'There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. We love because he first loved us.' 1 John 4:18-19 ESV
I lift leaders of families, leaders of informal groups and small business leaders to YOU dear LORD. I pray that YOU prune us of all desires which offend YOU and YOU bless us with desires that YOU will fulfill in YOUR perfect timing. 'For this reason, I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.’ [2 Timothy 1:6-7 ESV]
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters takes to heart YOUR admonition in this COVID risk season 'When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned and the flame shall not consume you.‘ [Isaiah 43:2 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members slept well Wednesday night and awoke refreshed and healthy on Thursday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
There is No Fear in Love - Perfect Love Drives Out Fear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSmT3Ag8qz0
(1)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small

Join nearly 2 million former and current members of the US military, just like you.

close