Editor’s Note
Reader's Voice
Dear RL Magazine,
I was so excited to receive
the Nov./Dec. 2015 issue. Love the Small Town
America's 100 Most Influential Honors.
—Randy H.
Macon, GA
Dear RL Magazine,
Thanks for the article,
How women can plan their
financial future. The article
was timely just what I
needed.
—Wendy A.
Smithville, VA
Dear RL Magazine,
Thank you for the article
on the value of teachers. It
is important to recognize
the wonderful things they
do.
—Jan E.
Tupelo, MS
Dear RL Magazine,
I can't wait until the 40
under 40 issue!
—Stacey W.
Tallahassee, FL
Dear RL Magazine,
Thanks for being a brigh
light for small town
America!
—Carl M.
Madison, WI
Dear Reader,
Happy New Year! I am excited about 2016,
and I hope that you are as well. This year, you
can enjoy Rural Leader Magazine each month,
and I am so ecstatic to present to you the first
installment.
This issue focuses on personal development,
which is such an important facet of not only
leadership, but life. With each New Year, many
establish goals and resolutions in hopes of
self-gratification and goal achievement.
Inside this issue, we’ve put together various
articles rich in content to help you live your
best life in 2016. Discover six simple ideas for
living happier (page 4). Learn how to jumpstart a financially healthy 2016 (page 11) and
how to get out of debt (page 14). Also learn
how to create your own personal development
plan (page 32), how to leave a leadership legacy
(page 22), and other leadership development
techniques (page 26).
And learn about two phenomenal leaders
from rural America: Morgan E. Cline (page 28)
and Claudette D. Wilson (page 20). Discover
how Cline made a lasting impact in his hometown and how Wilson is on a global mission
for Christ. And much more!
Enjoy the issue and don’t forget to follow us
on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google +,
and LinkedIn!
P.S.
Thanks again for making the Small Town
America’s 100 Most Influential People issue one
of the most popular issues of 2015 with nearly
17,000 views nationally and abroad.
Regards,
Kuanita E. Murphy, PhD
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
What you do matters.
@RuralLeaderMag
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