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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good "Monday" Morning ALL and welcome to a new week from the "Eagle's Nest" — September 24, 2018!
Today is: "The Challenge of Leadership Day!" Why Not?
"We've all been exposed to some type of leadership role in our career no matter what position, rank or grade; the great challenge is to be a leader of quality and character!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “Be strong, but not rude; Be kind, but not weak; Be bold, but not bully; Be humble, but not timid; Be proud, but not arrogant.” — Zig Ziglar
What’s important in leadership is refining your skills. All great leaders keep working on themselves until they become effective — that is a challenge. Here are some specifics for our future, present, and past Leaders on RallyPoint:
"Learn to be strong but not rude." — It is an extra step you must take to become a powerful, capable leader with a wide range of reach. Some people mistake rudeness for strength. It’s not even a good substitute.
"Learn to be kind but not weak." — We must not mistake kindness for weakness. Kindness isn’t weak. Kindness is a certain type of strength. We must be kind enough to tell somebody the truth. We must be kind enough and considerate enough to lay it on the line. We must be kind enough to tell it like it is and not deal in delusion.
"Learn to be bold but not a bully." — It takes boldness to win the day. To build your influence, you’ve got to walk in front of your group. You’ve got to be willing to take the first arrow, tackle the first problem, and discover the first sign of trouble.
"You’ve got to learn to be humble, but not timid." — You can’t get to the high life by being timid. Some people mistake timidity for humility. Humility is almost a God-like word. A sense of awe. A sense of wonder. An awareness of the human soul and spirit. An understanding that there is something unique about the human drama versus the rest of life. Humility is a grasp of the distance between us and the stars, yet having the feeling that we’re part of the stars. Therefore, humility is a virtue; but timidity is a disease. Timidity is an affliction. It can be cured, but it is a problem.
"Be proud but not arrogant." — It takes pride to win the day. It takes pride to build your ambition. It takes pride in community. It takes pride in cause, in accomplishment. But the key to becoming a good leader is being proud without being arrogant. In fact I believe the worst kind of arrogance is arrogance from ignorance. It’s when you don’t know that you don’t know. Now that kind of arrogance is intolerable. If someone is smart and arrogant, we can tolerate that. But if someone is ignorant and arrogant, that’s just too much to take.
"Develop humor without folly." — That’s important for a leader. In leadership, we learn that it’s okay to be witty, but not silly. It’s okay to be fun, but not foolish.
"Lastly, deal in realities. Deal in truth." Save yourself the agony. Just accept life like it is. Life is unique. Some people call it tragic, but I’d like to think it’s unique. The whole drama of life is unique. It’s fascinating. And I’ve found that the skills that work well for one leader may not work at all for another. But the fundamental skills of leadership can be adapted to work well for just about everyone: at work, in the community, and at home.
To Your Success,
Jim Rohn
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
The Colonel's Motivational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good "Monday" Morning ALL and welcome to a new week from the "Eagle's Nest" — September 24, 2018!
Today is: "The Challenge of Leadership Day!" Why Not?
"We've all been exposed to some type of leadership role in our career no matter what position, rank or grade; the great challenge is to be a leader of quality and character!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “Be strong, but not rude; Be kind, but not weak; Be bold, but not bully; Be humble, but not timid; Be proud, but not arrogant.” — Zig Ziglar
What’s important in leadership is refining your skills. All great leaders keep working on themselves until they become effective — that is a challenge. Here are some specifics for our future, present, and past Leaders on RallyPoint:
"Learn to be strong but not rude." — It is an extra step you must take to become a powerful, capable leader with a wide range of reach. Some people mistake rudeness for strength. It’s not even a good substitute.
"Learn to be kind but not weak." — We must not mistake kindness for weakness. Kindness isn’t weak. Kindness is a certain type of strength. We must be kind enough to tell somebody the truth. We must be kind enough and considerate enough to lay it on the line. We must be kind enough to tell it like it is and not deal in delusion.
"Learn to be bold but not a bully." — It takes boldness to win the day. To build your influence, you’ve got to walk in front of your group. You’ve got to be willing to take the first arrow, tackle the first problem, and discover the first sign of trouble.
"You’ve got to learn to be humble, but not timid." — You can’t get to the high life by being timid. Some people mistake timidity for humility. Humility is almost a God-like word. A sense of awe. A sense of wonder. An awareness of the human soul and spirit. An understanding that there is something unique about the human drama versus the rest of life. Humility is a grasp of the distance between us and the stars, yet having the feeling that we’re part of the stars. Therefore, humility is a virtue; but timidity is a disease. Timidity is an affliction. It can be cured, but it is a problem.
"Be proud but not arrogant." — It takes pride to win the day. It takes pride to build your ambition. It takes pride in community. It takes pride in cause, in accomplishment. But the key to becoming a good leader is being proud without being arrogant. In fact I believe the worst kind of arrogance is arrogance from ignorance. It’s when you don’t know that you don’t know. Now that kind of arrogance is intolerable. If someone is smart and arrogant, we can tolerate that. But if someone is ignorant and arrogant, that’s just too much to take.
"Develop humor without folly." — That’s important for a leader. In leadership, we learn that it’s okay to be witty, but not silly. It’s okay to be fun, but not foolish.
"Lastly, deal in realities. Deal in truth." Save yourself the agony. Just accept life like it is. Life is unique. Some people call it tragic, but I’d like to think it’s unique. The whole drama of life is unique. It’s fascinating. And I’ve found that the skills that work well for one leader may not work at all for another. But the fundamental skills of leadership can be adapted to work well for just about everyone: at work, in the community, and at home.
To Your Success,
Jim Rohn
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
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Strange timing- the class I am currently taking we had an essay due last week- Would I Inspire Me and next week will be Would I Follow Me? Both centered on leadership and your personal style. I believe a solid foundation as an NCO prepared me for much of what I have done as an officer. I don't see myself as a leader most times- I see an orchestrator. Putting pieces where they almost fit and helping them soften the edges. I see a leaders biggest duty is to prepare those coming after you. Be humble, but not timid. Never promise what you can't deliver- and always be consistent.
Great Monday starter COL Mikel J. Burroughs hope everyone has a great week
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Great Monday starter COL Mikel J. Burroughs hope everyone has a great week
Cpl Scott McCarroll SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL PO1 Tony Holland MSG Andrew White SGT Charles H. Hawes MSG (Join to see)Capt Tom Brown CSM Richard StCyr PO3 Bob McCord SFC William FarrellMSgt Stephen Council CMSgt (Join to see) SMSgt Roger Horton Sgt Deborah Cornatzer LTC Stephen C.SGT William Howell SFC (Join to see) Cpl Craig Marton MSgt Robert "Rock" Aldi
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
As the Orchestrator Marty you're still the leader my friend and an awesome leader at that. You can tell that you have all the skills, qualities, and character of a great leader in your responses each and everyday. You're always humble and lead from the front. I too garnered a lot of experience as an NCO (SSG/E-6) and then built onto that with every level of command from the Company level, to Battalion, and then culminating at the Brigade level with almost 8 years of command time. You just keep learning and I'm still learning at the Board of Directors level and the Chairman level - you just keep sharping the point on the spear my friend. Have a great day and thanks for the awesome leadership lesson Maj Marty Hogan I'm here to learn, how about you?
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LTC Stephen F.
Good afternoon my friend and brother-in-Christ Maj Marty Hogan.
LORD GOD I pray that YOU will directly guide each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters to gracefully lead those we have charge of either by organizational structure or by YOUR design in the family. Strengthen us to persevere in doing good and help each of us to be confident in YOU.
Help us to both learn and train others to learn with humility and respect. Give us understanding of how we should interact with others when YOU know we each need it. Help us each to laugh more and smile more and to laugh with others and never at others. In the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
LORD GOD I pray that YOU will directly guide each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters to gracefully lead those we have charge of either by organizational structure or by YOUR design in the family. Strengthen us to persevere in doing good and help each of us to be confident in YOU.
Help us to both learn and train others to learn with humility and respect. Give us understanding of how we should interact with others when YOU know we each need it. Help us each to laugh more and smile more and to laugh with others and never at others. In the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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SSgt Bruce Probert
Those of us who know what we're looking at know what leadership is and it is the little things like being first up last out and prepared for the day to start. Leadership cannot be delegated You have to earn the trust and sometimes it's a small window seize the moment show the respect and take that first step be in front of things. You can't lead while you're trying to catch up. Semper Fi Capt Hogan believe in your self and trust your preparation.
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Good Morning COL. "Leadership" We are always working on our leadership skills, that is where my "New And Improved Daily" comes from...don't rest on past successes. Always look to achieve your leadership goals in different ways as your approach will vary with each situation.....
If you want the same endgame in all....Make sure you have a few different ways to get there.
Have an excellent day COL Mikel J. Burroughs as always my best to your best....!
Rock the Day Brother....
If you want the same endgame in all....Make sure you have a few different ways to get there.
Have an excellent day COL Mikel J. Burroughs as always my best to your best....!
Rock the Day Brother....
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Roger that Alan K. Always WIP (Work In Progress) to imporve your leadership skills and character - everyday and especially when no one is looking. Have a great day my friend!
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LTC Stephen F.
Good afternoon my friend and brother-in-Christ Alan K. and I trust your work on the Blue Boat went well today.
LORD GOD I pray that YOU will directly guide each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters to gracefully lead those we have charge of either by organizational structure or by YOUR design in the family. Strengthen us to persevere in doing good and help each of us to be confident in YOU.
Help us to both learn and train others to learn with humility and respect. Give us understanding of how we should interact with others when YOU know we each need it. Help us each to laugh more and smile more and to laugh with others and never at others. In the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
LORD GOD I pray that YOU will directly guide each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters to gracefully lead those we have charge of either by organizational structure or by YOUR design in the family. Strengthen us to persevere in doing good and help each of us to be confident in YOU.
Help us to both learn and train others to learn with humility and respect. Give us understanding of how we should interact with others when YOU know we each need it. Help us each to laugh more and smile more and to laugh with others and never at others. In the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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Outstanding encouragement today, sir.
No further comment...simply going to absorb the blog again. Wise.
Here's to continually developing as a leader COL Mikel J. Burroughs
No further comment...simply going to absorb the blog again. Wise.
Here's to continually developing as a leader COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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LTC Stephen F.
Good afternoon my friend and brother-in-Christ SGT Mark Halmrast.
LORD GOD I pray that YOU will directly guide each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters to gracefully lead those we have charge of either by organizational structure or by YOUR design in the family. Strengthen us to persevere in doing good and help each of us to be confident in YOU.
Help us to both learn and train others to learn with humility and respect. Give us understanding of how we should interact with others when YOU know we each need it. Help us each to laugh more and smile more and to laugh with others and never at others. In the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
LORD GOD I pray that YOU will directly guide each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters to gracefully lead those we have charge of either by organizational structure or by YOUR design in the family. Strengthen us to persevere in doing good and help each of us to be confident in YOU.
Help us to both learn and train others to learn with humility and respect. Give us understanding of how we should interact with others when YOU know we each need it. Help us each to laugh more and smile more and to laugh with others and never at others. In the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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