From the Leading with Honor Blog
Articles, News, and Media to encourage you as an honorable leader.
Leaders, teams, and organizations are using The Honor Code as their core values statement, and we’re excited that so many leaders are choosing the lead with honor! Please check out these 7 core behaviors and download your free copy suitable for framing –
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Have you ever thought of an organizational leader being a conductor of an orchestra? Or if you prefer, any type of team activity or sport creates the same set of principles. As a small business entrepreneur, you’ve done most or all of the work yourself in your business. It was small enough that you could […]
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At the Gary Sinise Foundation, they serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. They do this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities. Please learn more about this fantastic nonprofit organization –
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Happy Father’s Day from Leading with Honor! We’re so grateful for your leadership—keep leading with honor.
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“The only truly reliable source of stability is a strong inner core and the willingness to change and adapt everything except that core.” – Jim Collins
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Interesting perspective on the Forbes.com article by author Stuart Levine on the long-held belief that annual reviews should be the primary tool for feedback and leadership development. What are team members asking for instead? Please read on the Forbes.com website and comment on your thoughts and suggestions too – thank you
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Do you want three quick tips to take more personal ownership in your work (and/or motivate your team)? Lee offers this timely advice – Clarify expectations. Seek clarity on what is expected. What’s the desired outcome for the task or assignment? You need to make sure that what you are thinking is expected, matches […]
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Special thanks to Gerald Long, President of Georgia Farm Bureau, for his kind words on their recent Leading with Honor Team Development Training – “I was very impressed with how Lee Ellis was able to motivate our employees – from very different backgrounds – to work together and build consensus on some difficult issues. In […]
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Keep the 14 leadership lessons from Leading with Honor at-a-glance in your workspace. These low-cost reminder cards come in packs of 10 ready to give out to your entire team or staff. Shop in the Leading with Honor Store!
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On this day in leadership history in 1986, the Rogers Commission released a report on the Challenger disaster. The report explained that the spacecraft blew up as a result of a failure in a solid rocket booster joint. What’s the leadership lesson? Do you use debriefs with your projects (progress, successes, and failures)? It’s one […]
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“A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, and a little less than his share of the credit.” – Arnold H. Glasgow
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<<<Watch the interactive coaching video on the topic of exceeding expectations.>>> Have you ever been pleasantly surprised by someone who exceeded your expectations? Someone who put careful thought into their interaction with you and simply made you feel special? Wonderful feeling, wasn’t it? My wife Mary and I had that experience recently, and it reminded […]
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In this new Leading with Honor Coaching segment, Lee coaches us on why taking ownership and exceeding expectations is so important in leadership. With just a little more authentic attention to the details, it’s amazing the result and impact that it can have on others. Please watch below, and interact with other viewers in this […]
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A Frequently Asked Question from Leading with Honor – “In recent interviews, you highlighted the importance of self-awareness and the capacity to overcome obstacles as a basis for personal development. Please explain why.” Lee’s Answer – “True self-awareness requires an honest, personal evaluation of one’s natural strengths and struggles. What are my natural gifts and […]
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If summer reading is part of your plan this year, check out either of Lee’s award-winning books. Leading with Honor or Engage with Honor. They have topical chapters that are easy to read—choose a section whenever you have a few minutes to read. Available in the Leading with Honor Store or your favorite online retailer […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1835. P.T. Barnum launched his first traveling show. The main attraction was Joice Heth. Heth was reputed to be the 161-year-old nurse of George Washington. What’s the leadership lesson? Deception may be somewhat acceptable in the entertainment industry, but in work and leadership it’s a death nail to […]
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“I can’t stand a naked light bulb, any more than I can a rude remark or a vulgar action.” – Tennessee Williams
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Fill-in-the-Blank – “The best way I’ve found to deal with someone who is not performing in their work is to ________________________________.” Please post your answer below – thank you!
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For leaders today, courageous leadership is the key solution for increased performance, morale, and getting results. More specifically, the foundation of successful leadership is actually courageous accountability. This free infographic is a practical tool to understand the lack of accountability, the obstacles, the 4C’s of making accountability a regular part of honorable leadership. Check out […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1969, the Apollo 10 astronauts returned to Earth after a successful eight-day dress rehearsal for the first manned moon landing. What’s the leadership lesson? Do you have an important project or launch in your work? Honorable leaders plan ahead (or listen and allow time for planners on their […]
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The Latest Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf – “Scary Close: Dropping the Act and Finding True Intimacy” by Donald Miller. After decades of failed relationships and painful drama, Donald Miller decided he’d had enough. Impressing people wasn’t helping him connect with anyone. He’d built a life of public isolation, yet he dreamed of meaningful relationships. This […]
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Happy Memorial Day – Honoring the memory of service members and their families who have sacrificed to protect and the freedom that we enjoy.
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“The first duty of love is to listen.” – Paul Tillich
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In this clip, Lee Ellis encourages all leaders with a couple of inspirational stories that have built his resilience and ability to bounce back from challenges. How did he and his comrades stay positive and resilient in the POW camps? Please watch and share – thank you
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