Posted on Dec 26, 2020
The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
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The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good “Saturday” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome to the weekend from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 26 December 2020!
Today is: “Understanding Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders are successful because they can understand their team’s motivation, then enlist participation in ways that lead individual needs and interest toward the organization’s overall goals and vision!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Join the “Colonel” TONIGHT for Warriors of Life (WFL):
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/tonight-warriors-for-life-wfl-with-the-colonel-overcoming-anger
Join Veteran & Peer Support Specialist SFC Richard Williamson on tomorrow evening (Sunday) with his special guest Ashley McLean:
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/sunday-special-guest-ashley-mclean-warriors-for-life-wfl-recovery-is-possible-i-am
There will be no WFL on New Year’s Eve 31 Dec 2020. WFL will return Thursday on 7 January 2021.
Support our Warriors in Need — "Challenge them to Stay Alive!": https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin
Veterans in need of Financial Assistance due to hardship:
https://victoryforveterans.org/financial-assistance
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.” — Marie Curie
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Understanding is deeper than knowledge. There are many people who know you, but there are very few who understand you.” — Unknown Author
“Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing.” — Rollo May
“Relationships are based on four principles: respect, understanding, acceptance and appreciation.” — Mahatma Gandhi
“Maturity is not when we start speaking big things. It is when we start understanding small things.” — Author Unknown
“Sometimes people won’t understand how you feel until it happens to them, until they experience the pain.” — Brigitte Nicole
“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” — Albert Einstein
“Understanding can overcome any situation, however mysterious or insurmountable it may appear to be.” — Norman Vincent Peale
Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Virtual Group Support where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good “Saturday” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome to the weekend from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 26 December 2020!
Today is: “Understanding Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders are successful because they can understand their team’s motivation, then enlist participation in ways that lead individual needs and interest toward the organization’s overall goals and vision!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Join the “Colonel” TONIGHT for Warriors of Life (WFL):
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/tonight-warriors-for-life-wfl-with-the-colonel-overcoming-anger
Join Veteran & Peer Support Specialist SFC Richard Williamson on tomorrow evening (Sunday) with his special guest Ashley McLean:
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/sunday-special-guest-ashley-mclean-warriors-for-life-wfl-recovery-is-possible-i-am
There will be no WFL on New Year’s Eve 31 Dec 2020. WFL will return Thursday on 7 January 2021.
Support our Warriors in Need — "Challenge them to Stay Alive!": https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin
Veterans in need of Financial Assistance due to hardship:
https://victoryforveterans.org/financial-assistance
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.” — Marie Curie
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Understanding is deeper than knowledge. There are many people who know you, but there are very few who understand you.” — Unknown Author
“Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing.” — Rollo May
“Relationships are based on four principles: respect, understanding, acceptance and appreciation.” — Mahatma Gandhi
“Maturity is not when we start speaking big things. It is when we start understanding small things.” — Author Unknown
“Sometimes people won’t understand how you feel until it happens to them, until they experience the pain.” — Brigitte Nicole
“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” — Albert Einstein
“Understanding can overcome any situation, however mysterious or insurmountable it may appear to be.” — Norman Vincent Peale
Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Virtual Group Support where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
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Good morning Col Burroughs and Posse. Hopefully everyone had a good and peaceful Christmas holiday yesterday.
If understanding were only as contagious as its reverse. So often things that are said or done in good faith are misunderstood. The only way to know what someone's intentions are is to ask and then listen to what is said, not just assume or gather thoughts for a reply. This is what derails so many conversations and turns them into arguments. Good leaders give people the benefit of the doubt and give them an opportunity to explain and listen to them without prejudging.
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If understanding were only as contagious as its reverse. So often things that are said or done in good faith are misunderstood. The only way to know what someone's intentions are is to ask and then listen to what is said, not just assume or gather thoughts for a reply. This is what derails so many conversations and turns them into arguments. Good leaders give people the benefit of the doubt and give them an opportunity to explain and listen to them without prejudging.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Lt Col Charlie Brown - Excellent leader perspective on understanding today as well listening to understand Charlie. Thanks for the additional quotes on today's topic...
“Understanding can take on so many meanings for everyone. It could be your ability to understand communications; understanding where a person is coming from; understanding how you feel personally; and understanding and respecting others. May we learn to understand everything about each other, and may we understand those things we fear in life; may we learn to understand with a positive outlook putting negativity to the side; may your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy as we try to understand these uncertain times as we head into a new year. ‘We are all so desperate to be understood, we forget to be understanding’ — Beau Taplin. Let us all be a little more understanding of each other today.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
“Understanding can take on so many meanings for everyone. It could be your ability to understand communications; understanding where a person is coming from; understanding how you feel personally; and understanding and respecting others. May we learn to understand everything about each other, and may we understand those things we fear in life; may we learn to understand with a positive outlook putting negativity to the side; may your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy as we try to understand these uncertain times as we head into a new year. ‘We are all so desperate to be understood, we forget to be understanding’ — Beau Taplin. Let us all be a little more understanding of each other today.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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Good “Saturday” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse Leader from the now clear skies of Greater Boston... We had somewhere near 2" of rain with heavy winds yesterday with gusts exceeding 65 mph... Truly a nasty weather day for Christmas! Yet we all persevered...
Today is: “Understanding Day!” Why Not?
MY QUOTE #1:
"Understanding is the one tenet that enables people to move forward in a Democratic process." - Kerry F. Harkins December 26, 2020
1) "Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves." - Carl Jung
2) "You have to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen." - Paulo Coelho
3) "Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt, to offer a solution everybody can understand." - Colin Powell
MY QUOTE #2:
It is easy to hear, harder to listen, and if one does not get it, will never understand." Kerry F. Harkins, December 26, 2020
That's why...
“Great leaders are successful because they can understand their team’s motivation, then enlist participation in ways that lead individual needs and interest toward the organization’s overall goals and vision!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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Today is: “Understanding Day!” Why Not?
MY QUOTE #1:
"Understanding is the one tenet that enables people to move forward in a Democratic process." - Kerry F. Harkins December 26, 2020
1) "Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves." - Carl Jung
2) "You have to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen." - Paulo Coelho
3) "Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt, to offer a solution everybody can understand." - Colin Powell
MY QUOTE #2:
It is easy to hear, harder to listen, and if one does not get it, will never understand." Kerry F. Harkins, December 26, 2020
That's why...
“Great leaders are successful because they can understand their team’s motivation, then enlist participation in ways that lead individual needs and interest toward the organization’s overall goals and vision!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Wow, that was fast Sgt (Join to see) I understand that timing is everything brother and that was good timing... Thanks for your personal quote on the Demcratic process (would really like to understand how that went South of a suddent in this country), and thanks for the additonal quotes my friend... enjoy this last weekend of 2020!
“Understanding can take on so many meanings for everyone. It could be your ability to understand communications; understanding where a person is coming from; understanding how you feel personally; and understanding and respecting others. May we learn to understand everything about each other, and may we understand those things we fear in life; may we learn to understand with a positive outlook putting negativity to the side; may your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy as we try to understand these uncertain times as we head into a new year. ‘We are all so desperate to be understood, we forget to be understanding’ — Beau Taplin. Let us all be a little more understanding of each other today.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
“Understanding can take on so many meanings for everyone. It could be your ability to understand communications; understanding where a person is coming from; understanding how you feel personally; and understanding and respecting others. May we learn to understand everything about each other, and may we understand those things we fear in life; may we learn to understand with a positive outlook putting negativity to the side; may your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy as we try to understand these uncertain times as we head into a new year. ‘We are all so desperate to be understood, we forget to be understanding’ — Beau Taplin. Let us all be a little more understanding of each other today.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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Good morning Sir. Understanding is the key to success. Have a great Saturday.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
I believe you're on to something there PO2 (Join to see) - have a great weekend - its the last in 2020 brother...
“Understanding can take on so many meanings for everyone. It could be your ability to understand communications; understanding where a person is coming from; understanding how you feel personally; and understanding and respecting others. May we learn to understand everything about each other, and may we understand those things we fear in life; may we learn to understand with a positive outlook putting negativity to the side; may your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy as we try to understand these uncertain times as we head into a new year. ‘We are all so desperate to be understood, we forget to be understanding’ — Beau Taplin. Let us all be a little more understanding of each other today.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
“Understanding can take on so many meanings for everyone. It could be your ability to understand communications; understanding where a person is coming from; understanding how you feel personally; and understanding and respecting others. May we learn to understand everything about each other, and may we understand those things we fear in life; may we learn to understand with a positive outlook putting negativity to the side; may your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy as we try to understand these uncertain times as we head into a new year. ‘We are all so desperate to be understood, we forget to be understanding’ — Beau Taplin. Let us all be a little more understanding of each other today.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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