Posted on Oct 24, 2018
The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good "Wednesday" Morning ALL from the "Eagle's Nest" ― October 24, 2018!
Today is: "Rock the Boat Day!" Why Not?
"It takes courage and passion for Leaders to rock the boat to create a positive outcome when needed and to know when to roll with the current situation professionally." ― COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Don't be afraid to rock the boat once in a while. If someone falls out, then obviously they weren't meant to be in your boat in the first place." ― Unknown Author
"Rocking the boat does not mean that you’re unhappy to be there. Be brave and let your enthusiasm shine through; it’s positive, contagious and brings connection." ― Aldi Polin
"I much prefer people who rock the boat to people who jump out." ― Orson Welles
"We need to stop saying we can't rock this boat when it needs to be rocked." ― Sibel Edmonds
"There are always a lot of people so afraid of rocking the boat that they stop rowing. We can never get ahead that way." ― Harry S. Truman
"Men are afraid to rock the boat in which they hope to drift safely through life's currents, when, actually, the boat is stuck on a sandbar. They would be better off to rock the boat and try to shake it loose." ― Thomas Szasz
"I like to rock the boat once in while. Give it a good shake and see who falls out an who has the strength to hang on and keep going with me." ― Jordan Sarah Weatherhead
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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good "Wednesday" Morning ALL from the "Eagle's Nest" ― October 24, 2018!
Today is: "Rock the Boat Day!" Why Not?
"It takes courage and passion for Leaders to rock the boat to create a positive outcome when needed and to know when to roll with the current situation professionally." ― COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Don't be afraid to rock the boat once in a while. If someone falls out, then obviously they weren't meant to be in your boat in the first place." ― Unknown Author
"Rocking the boat does not mean that you’re unhappy to be there. Be brave and let your enthusiasm shine through; it’s positive, contagious and brings connection." ― Aldi Polin
"I much prefer people who rock the boat to people who jump out." ― Orson Welles
"We need to stop saying we can't rock this boat when it needs to be rocked." ― Sibel Edmonds
"There are always a lot of people so afraid of rocking the boat that they stop rowing. We can never get ahead that way." ― Harry S. Truman
"Men are afraid to rock the boat in which they hope to drift safely through life's currents, when, actually, the boat is stuck on a sandbar. They would be better off to rock the boat and try to shake it loose." ― Thomas Szasz
"I like to rock the boat once in while. Give it a good shake and see who falls out an who has the strength to hang on and keep going with me." ― Jordan Sarah Weatherhead
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Hues Corporation - Rock the Boat
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I always laugh when people say don't make waves and don't rock the boat....my experience is those are the people that can't lead and don't like to be called out. When you show someone the regulation and they still disagree my standard response is to turn to the title page and say- Yes...yes you do outrank the Secretary of the Air Force..... I also don't have many friends. But when the shit hits the fan and something needs to get done- my phone is usually ringing. Leaving you with this little ditty on the rocking the boat subject. Happy Hump Day all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfBwsG8ubFw
Cpl Scott McCarroll SP5 Robert Ruck PO1 Tony Holland MSG Andrew White SPC Paul C. MSG (Join to see)Capt Tom Brown CSM Richard StCyr PO3 Bob McCord SFC William FarrellMSgt Stephen Council Lt Col Jim Coe SMSgt Roger Horton Sgt Deborah Cornatzer LTC Stephen C.SGT William Howell MSgt Paul Connors Cpl Craig Marton MSgt Robert "Rock" Aldi LTC John Griscom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfBwsG8ubFw
Cpl Scott McCarroll SP5 Robert Ruck PO1 Tony Holland MSG Andrew White SPC Paul C. MSG (Join to see)Capt Tom Brown CSM Richard StCyr PO3 Bob McCord SFC William FarrellMSgt Stephen Council Lt Col Jim Coe SMSgt Roger Horton Sgt Deborah Cornatzer LTC Stephen C.SGT William Howell MSgt Paul Connors Cpl Craig Marton MSgt Robert "Rock" Aldi LTC John Griscom
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Maj Marty Hogan
Sgt Albert Duran - thank you Albert, but I am just the guy that gets stuff done. I am not politically correct and call it as I see it. I am tempered in what I say, but normally when it gets to me it is neglected and broken. People get nervous when you point out the things that need fixed.
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Donna Brickey
I always thought that song was fun, but wrong, right? I have been told I am too assertive at times, because I rock the boat.....I am working on rocking it respectfully, but know that sometimes if we don't rock the boat, it sails too far in the wrong direction. Thanks for sharing. Maj Marty Hogan COL Mikel J. Burroughs Lt Col Charlie Brown SP5 Mark Kuzinski SPC Douglas Bolton SPC Margaret Higgins SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth (Join to see) LTC Stephen F. LCpl Darrell J. Farley Jr. Sgt Albert Duran PVT Mark Brown
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"The good ol' boy myth and the nice gal are a kind of social conformity myth. They create a real paradox when put together with the "rugged individual" part of the Success Myth. How can I be a rugged individual, be my own man and conform at the same time? Conforming means "Don't make a wave", "Don't rock the boat". Be a nice gal or a good ol' boy. This means that we have to pretend a lot." ~ John Bradshaw
Be courageous. If things need to change, be one who will step up and make it happen. Is it more important to fit in or to be honest? Only you know when things are important enough to you to step out of that comfort zone and speak up. What are the things or ideas that move you to action? How can you get others to "wake up" to what needs to change?
LTC Stephen F. SPC Douglas Bolton Sgt John H. TSgt Joe C. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL TSgt David L. SMSgt David A Asbury MSgt David Hoffman SGT (Join to see) LTC David Brown CPL Dave Hoover CMSgt (Join to see) SGT Mark Halmrast SPC Mark Huddleston Maj Marty Hogan CPT Jack Durish CW5 Jack Cardwell Sgt Randy Wilber SCPO Morris Ramsey COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Be courageous. If things need to change, be one who will step up and make it happen. Is it more important to fit in or to be honest? Only you know when things are important enough to you to step out of that comfort zone and speak up. What are the things or ideas that move you to action? How can you get others to "wake up" to what needs to change?
LTC Stephen F. SPC Douglas Bolton Sgt John H. TSgt Joe C. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL TSgt David L. SMSgt David A Asbury MSgt David Hoffman SGT (Join to see) LTC David Brown CPL Dave Hoover CMSgt (Join to see) SGT Mark Halmrast SPC Mark Huddleston Maj Marty Hogan CPT Jack Durish CW5 Jack Cardwell Sgt Randy Wilber SCPO Morris Ramsey COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
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That philosophy was promulgated by the rotchilds who after Illegally establishing - in fact own the federal reserve! It was served up in the American educational system & still is as part of the control mechanism of the brain-washing - to further control, their American 'sheep' !!!
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PVT Mark Brown
Well, Lt Col Charlie Brown you did it again. Summed up thoughts that are bouncing around in my head. (BTW, my wife and I love Bradshaw has produced some great PBS programs. Anyway, there is one thing without a doubt that I NEVER been accused of and that is Conform! Not me, I have been accused of being a boat rocker all the way back to my childhood. I still remember times when my boat rocking either caused my difficulty or praise....
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LTC Stephen F.
Good evening my friend and sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
Heavenly Father, LORD YOU are the Creator, Rock, Protector, Sustainer and Lover of each of YOUR adopted children. YOUR Word moves heaven and earth and has not only rocked the earth; but, YOU have shattered powers and principalities which opposed YOU.
We desperately need wisdom as we walk through life and lead those YOU have entrusted to our care. I pray that we each learn to easily recognize YOUR voice and that We will be instantly obedient to YOUR direction.
Help us to stand firm for justice, love, compassion and truth. Help us to minister to widows, orphans, prisoners, disabled, the sick and dying. Move us to do what we should be it acting on their behalf, providing funding or other resources and always to pray and intercede as YOU lead us.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
Heavenly Father, LORD YOU are the Creator, Rock, Protector, Sustainer and Lover of each of YOUR adopted children. YOUR Word moves heaven and earth and has not only rocked the earth; but, YOU have shattered powers and principalities which opposed YOU.
We desperately need wisdom as we walk through life and lead those YOU have entrusted to our care. I pray that we each learn to easily recognize YOUR voice and that We will be instantly obedient to YOUR direction.
Help us to stand firm for justice, love, compassion and truth. Help us to minister to widows, orphans, prisoners, disabled, the sick and dying. Move us to do what we should be it acting on their behalf, providing funding or other resources and always to pray and intercede as YOU lead us.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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I do all the time, after I read up on the regulations first. You're correct that it does take courage to stand up and say something that could affect your career. I always tell my NCO's that it gets lonely at the top for a reason. You don't get to these positions without rocking the boat at some point.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Nicely stated CW3 Michael Bodnar and warrant officer have a great nack at rocking the boat for the right reasons - that's what it's all about in between the Commissioned Officer and the Enlisted Corps - the expert to keep the ship going in the right direction. Have a great evening Chief!
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PVT Mark Brown
CW3 Michael Bodnar Well, that statement makes me think I was doing things in the wrong order, act first, check regs if things go sideways. Basic Boat Rocking (don't recall the MOS number, but I am sure it is there.)
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LTC Stephen F.
Good evening CW3 Michael Bodnar and thank you for sharing a summary of your experience at wisely rocking the boat.
Heavenly Father, LORD YOU are the Creator, Rock, Protector, Sustainer and Lover of each of YOUR adopted children. YOUR Word moves heaven and earth and has not only rocked the earth; but, YOU have shattered powers and principalities which opposed YOU.
We desperately need wisdom as we walk through life and lead those YOU have entrusted to our care. I pray that we each learn to easily recognize YOUR voice and that We will be instantly obedient to YOUR direction.
Help us to stand firm for justice, love, compassion and truth. Help us to minister to widows, orphans, prisoners, disabled, the sick and dying. Move us to do what we should be it acting on their behalf, providing funding or other resources and always to pray and intercede as YOU lead us.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
Heavenly Father, LORD YOU are the Creator, Rock, Protector, Sustainer and Lover of each of YOUR adopted children. YOUR Word moves heaven and earth and has not only rocked the earth; but, YOU have shattered powers and principalities which opposed YOU.
We desperately need wisdom as we walk through life and lead those YOU have entrusted to our care. I pray that we each learn to easily recognize YOUR voice and that We will be instantly obedient to YOUR direction.
Help us to stand firm for justice, love, compassion and truth. Help us to minister to widows, orphans, prisoners, disabled, the sick and dying. Move us to do what we should be it acting on their behalf, providing funding or other resources and always to pray and intercede as YOU lead us.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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Sgt Albert Duran
CW 2, you bring the practical experience, and expertise of actually doing it that gives you an edge.
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