Editor’s Note
Dear Rural Leader Magazine,
Great second issue! I can't wait
to read the 40 under 40 issue in
September.
—William B.
Tallahassee, Florida
Dear Rural Leader Magazine,
You are one of the best! I appreciate the attention given to the
great things happing in small
town America. Keep up the
great work!
—Ann F.
Eufaula, AL
Dear Reader,
The year is fast winding down, and
I am excited about the September
issue! Inside, we introduce you to the
inaugural Rural Leader Forty under
40 class! Special thanks to Tiesha Allen, our photographer, who shot the
top four Forty under Forty cover and
individual photos!
Also inside, we have a score of
articles that provide practical tips to
enhance one's career. It is our hope
that you will be inspired and empowered to achieve your best.
I am also looking forward to the
December 2014 issue that will feature Small Town America's 100 Most
Influential People.
In the meantime, we dedicate this
issue to the 3,000 Americans who
lost their lives on September 11,
2001. May we never forget. God bless
America.
Sincerely,
Kuanita E. Murphy, PhD
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
Dear Rural Leader Magazine,
Thanks for the article, The New
Republican Healthcare Plan with
a Twist. I thought it was well
written and highlighted several
key points.
—John B.
Bardwell, KY
Dear Rural Leader Magazine,
I appreciated the article about
Shavon Goodwin entitled
Overcoming Great Odds. It was
inspiring to read her story and
to know that she still became
successful. Best of luck to her in
the future.
—Shelley L.
Dayton, TN
Dear Rural Leader Magazine,
Thank you for a great publication about small towns in
America. I am really grateful
and excited that you are not
afraid to reference the role that
faith plays in the life of a Believer.
—Vanessa C.
Bremond, TX
Dear Rural Leader Magazine,
I loved the article about stress.
The key points given were of
great value. The article helped
me to remember the importance of taking care of self.
—Dean C.
Gulfport, Florida
Dear Rural Leader Magazine,
Great concept! Shared with
many friends and family. Keep
up the great work!
—.Juan M.
Lima, Brazil
Dear Rural Leader Magazine
I loved the article about Dr.
Maurice Brooks, Sr. and the
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