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Editor’s Note Photo Courtesy of TieFotos Dear Reader,   Once again, I am pleased to present to you the Second Annual Forty under Forty issue! I am so proud to showcase these phenomenial young leaders from Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.   I am sure that you will be amazed at the level of talent, skill, and achievement represented (See page 11 and 21). Please join me in congratulating these awesome young leaders!   Inside this edition, we also included another great batch of articles on leadership best practices. It is our hope that you are inspired, encouraged, and renewed. Sincerely, Kuanita E. Murphy, PhD Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Reader's Voice Dear Rural Leader Magazine, Awesome publication! Can't wait to until the Forty under 40 issue is released. —Mel W. Dothan, AL Dear Rural Leader Magazine, Thank you for the special feature article, Your Attitude, Your Choice. It was timely and highlighted great tips. —Kim L. Tallahassee, FL Dear Rural Leader Magazine, Thanks for another great issue. Enjoyed the article, Creative College Savings. My daughter is a high school freshman. She is excited about starting her scholarship search early. —Allana S. Nashville, TN Dear Rural Leader Magazine, I saw a copy of last year's Small Town America's 100 Most Influential People. I just want to say thanks for recognizing people in small communities. The gesture is long overdue! —Sabrina T. Columbia, SC Dear Rural Leader Magazine, Thanks for another great issue! —John E. Cuthbert, GA Dear Rural Leader Magazine, I really enjoyed the article, How Self Confidence Impacts Your Leadership. I gained valuable tips to enhance my own. Thanks for a wonderful publication —Katherine I. Selma, AL Dear Rural Leader Magazine, I am requesting more articles like Three Simple Steps to Reducing Your Taxable Income. The article was a great read choke full with valuable information. —Denise L. Savannah, GA Dear Rural Leader Magazine, Finding the hole in the boat: The Four Essentials of Strategic Thinking was powerful. Publish more like it. Thanks in advance. —Linda L. Seattle, WA Dear Rural Leader Magazine, Just wanted to drop a few lines to let you know: Rural Leader Magazine Rocks!!! —Rhianna K. Atlanta, GA RuralLeaderMagazine.com | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015 33