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Articles, News, and Media to encourage you as an honorable leader.
Whether you’re listening to the news, reading social media, or navigating through organizational culture, leadership discernment is needed now more than ever. What are the 3 things that Lee recommends that all leaders do as they watch and listen? Watch this brief 3-minute Leading with Honor Coaching video – (video won’t play? Click this link […]
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Need some clear ethical boundaries for your team or organization? core behavioral reminders for being civil in your personal and professional life? Here are 7 core behaviors to lead and work with honor. For example, article #2 says, “Be ethical. Operate within the laws of the land, the guidelines of your profession, and the policies […]
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Have you ever noticed that things are not as they seem? The deeper context of some recent volatile situations brings to mind the powerful image in the age-old statement about the wolf in sheep’s clothing. It came to me again this morning as I was doing a weekly reading in Essays on Ethics by Rabbi […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1938, bright yellow baseballs were used in a major league baseball game between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals. It was hoped that the balls would be easier to see. What’s the leadership lesson? It’s okay for honorable leaders to try a new idea; then if […]
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The formal definition of honor is “adherence to what is right or to a conventional standard of conduct.” “Without honor, a society can slip into chaos and even tyranny.” – Lee Ellis
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Free Webinar Replay – in this latest fun and fast-paced event, we took leadership human behavior and applied it to real-life scenarios. How can polar opposites, Tom and Jen, get along better and manage their differences? How can you better relate with a demanding, results-focused leader? How do you fix a team that’s out of […]
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Thank you Tobias Maag, CEO of Sencopar, São Paulo, Brazil for your enthusiastic words about the new book ‘Leadership Behavior DNA’ – “This book draws out that focusing on your strengths alone is not enough. The reader will learn about the relevance of managing struggles, as they are strengths overplayed that can quickly derail performance. […]
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The Latest Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf – “How Full Is Your Bucket” by Tom Rath and Donald Clifton. How did you feel after your last interaction with another person? Did that person — your spouse, best friend, coworker, or even a stranger — “fill your bucket” by making you feel more positive? Or did that […]
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Final Call! Join us tomorrow for the webinar “The Leadership Behavior DNA Game Show” This fun and educational webinar is a fast-paced game show format to walk through real-life scenarios to apply your leadership behavioral knowledge. How can colleagues Tom and Jen better manage their differences? How do you fix a team that’s out of […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1945, Winston Churchill resigned as Britain’s prime minister. What were his leadership strengths and struggles? Here’s a brief 4-minute look at his history and leadership legacy – Winston Churchill – Wikipedia
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“To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.” – Confucius
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Need a quick leadership tip? Watch as Lee Ellis shares the important leadership principle of adopting new mindsets and successfully leading in paradoxical settings. Sign up to received monthly coaching in your inbox – Click for Free Registration
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When we hear about unethical public figures or executives whose careers have gone down in flames, it’s sadly unsurprising. Hubris and greed have a way of catching up with people, who then lose the power and wealth they’ve so fervently pursued. But is the opposite also true? Do highly principled leaders and their organizations perform […]
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Here’s a Leadership Behavior Question – ever wonder the type of military pilot that’s protecting our skies? Or do you naturally have what it takes to fill this role? Using a sample of 376 retired military aviators, RPWs and controls (a control group of Naval aviators that matched the age/experience of the RPW group), personality […]
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New Online Event – join us on July 28th for the “Leadership Behavior DNA Game Show – Learn and Win Prizes” Knowledge of human behavior means nothing if you can’t apply it in day-to-day relationships. Join this fun and educational webinar where we’ll use a fast-paced game show format to walk through real-life scenarios. How […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1985, Christa McAuliffe of New Hampshire was chosen to be the first schoolteacher to ride aboard the space shuttle. She died with six others when the Challenger exploded the following year. What’s the leadership lesson? Even when not knowing the future, honorable leaders choose courage and some risk […]
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“When confronted with a crisis or challenge, the natural tendency of most humans is to either withdraw or dominate. As honorable leaders, we must choose to engage.” – Lee Ellis
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Fill-in-the-Blank – “One of the best ways to lead a racially diverse team is to_____________________________.” Please post your answer below – thank you!
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When confronted with a crisis or challenge, the natural tendency of most humans is to either try to withdraw or dominate. About 40% of the population naturally lean toward dominating, while the other 40% tends toward withdrawing from conflict altogether. Though there are times to have heated discussions or withdraw and reflect, they only work […]
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New Online Event – Join Lee Ellis on July 28th – Register below Knowledge of human behavior means nothing if you can’t apply it in day-to-day relationships. Join this fun and educational webinar where we’ll use a fast-paced game show format to walk through real-life scenarios. How can colleagues Tom and Jen better manage their […]
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If you want your team on the same page as it relates working and communicating in a positive accountability culture, this training guide provides everything you need to lay a great foundation. Download a free sample in the Leading with Honor Store Purchase your copies – bulk savings are available
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On this day in leadership history in 1862, the U.S. Congress authorized the Medal of Honor. There have been 3,525 Medals of Honor awarded to 3,506 individuals since the decoration’s creation, with over 40% awarded for actions during the American Civil War. What’s the leadership lesson? Honorable leaders intentionally find ways to recognize, affirm and […]
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“Unfortunately, there are many groups and cults trying to co-opt the legitimate race issues that need to be rectified, so wisdom and discernment is needed right now to sort out the best interest of all our citizens.” – Lee Ellis
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