COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs (@BurlyCycle)

“An apology repairs relationships and allows the healing of invisible wounds to begin and heal!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1439 The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day! Good “Monday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — April 20, 2026 Today’s Message is: “Apology Day!” Why Not? “When a confident leader offers a sincere apology, they aren’t giving up authority. They are demonstrating real courage with those they lead. Owning your mistakes doesn’t make you weak; it’s the foundation of trust that your leadership is built on!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “An apology means nothing if they don’t stop doing what they are apologizing for. Believe action, not words.” — Mandy Hale “A sincere apology has three parts: I am sorry. It’s my fault. What can I do to make it right?” — Unknown Author “A meaningful apology is one that communicates three R’s: regret, responsibility, and remedy.” — Beverly Engel “An apology is the super glue of life. It can repair just about anything.” — Lynn Johnston “When you make a mistake, give an apology without an excuse attached to it. The longer an apology, the less authentic it is.” — Dr. Steve Maraboli “An apology is the first step toward healing, but guilt reminds us to never repeat the mistake.” — Unknown Author “Apology doesn’t mean that you are ‘wrong’ or the other person was ‘right’. It means that your ‘relationship’ is more valuable than your ‘ego’.” — Unknown Author You 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 Burroughs Check out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog #Apology #SincereApology #HealingWounds #RelationshipRepair #Integrity #Accountability #Forgiveness #MakeItRight #ActionsSpeakLouder #Authenticity #Leadership #ConfidentLeadership #Courage #LeadWithHeart #LeadershipDevelopment #BuildingTrust #ExecutiveLeadership #LeadByExample #Ownership #ServantLeadership #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #WFL #VeteranSupport #FirstResponders #BeyondTheArmor #NeverAlone #VeteranCommunity #MilitaryFamily #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #InvisibleWounds #EndTheStigma #HealingJourney #InnerHealer #StrengtheningTheMind #Resilience #Wellness #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #MotivationalQuotes #MondayMotivation #Inspiration #QuoteOfTheDay #TheColonelsFoxhole #ConroeTX #BandOfBrothers #BandOfSisters #ServiceMembers #Patriots #WarriorSpirit #VictoryForVeteransInc #PeerToPeer #SupportSmallNonProfits #GiveBack #HelpingHeroes #CommunitySupport #YouMatter #TalkToUs #HealingPowerOfWords #GrowthMindset #WarriorNetwork #VeteranMentalHealth #Empowerment #HonorAndRespect