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“The power of effective listening can change your world — it’s called understanding!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1381The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!Good “Wednesday & Hump Day!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — February 11, 2026 Today’s Message is: “Listening Day!” Why Not? “Great leaders understand the power of leading by effective listening. It allows them to understand the command climate of an organization. It builds trust, enhances collaboration, and drives results. If people know you’re listening, they feel energized and supported. Are you listening?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “Listening is not merely hearing, it is receiving the message that is being sent to you. Listening is reacting. Listening is being affected by what you hear. Listening is letting it land before you react. Listening is letting your reaction make a difference. Listening is active.” — Michael Shurtleff “Listening is not merely hearing. Listening is reacting. Listening is being affected by what you hear. Listening is active.” — Unknown Author “One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” — Bryant H. McGill“Listening means taking a second to consider what they’re saying, not just hearing their words.” — Unknown Author“Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force. The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward. When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.” — Karl A. Menniger “Listening is often the only thing needed to help someone.” — Unknown Author “Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It’s simple listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message ‘you’re not alone.” — Brene Brown “Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel BurroughsVictory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!Join our Volunteer, Air Force Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, and Writer/Author Steven Bates TONIGHT for "Mid-Week Musings!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.TONIGHT's Topic: "Are You Listening?"https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-steven-friends-tonight-for-are-you-listening-with-warriors-for-life-wflWarriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mid-Week Musings!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Wednesday (TONIGHT), February 11, 2026, @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ETJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87440882846 Drop in every Friday Morning for “It’s Coffee with Lauren” with Veteran/First Responder Supporter & Volunteer Facilitator Lauren Iozzio as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV. Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/drop-in-for-it-s-coffee-with-lauren-every-friday-morning-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-friendsWarriors for Life (WFL) Online “It’s Coffee with Lauren” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Friday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82870324338You Matter to Us! Be a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriors-for-life-events“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country. It’s about “Honor & Respect Always – Warriors for Life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel BurroughsCheck out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog #listening #poweroflistening #leadershiplistening #listeningquotes #quotes #leadershipquotes #quotesoftheday #quotestoliveby #quotesdaily #motivated #motivating #motivatingquotes #motivatingothers #motivational #motivation #motivationalquotesoftheday #leaders #leader #inspiring #inspiringquotes #inspiringothers #inspiration #inspirationalquotesoftheday #inspirational #leadership #leadbyexample #followers #everyone