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Articles, News, and Media to encourage you as an honorable leader.
On this day in leadership history in 1945, during World War II, American soldiers liberated the Nazi concentration camp of Buchenwald in Germany. What’s the leadership lesson? How can you, the honorable leader, give more freedom to those in your care? Think of ways to increase freedom, not decrease it. Buchenwald Concentration Camp – Wikipedia […]
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Today is Former POW Recognition Day – while not as well-known as National POW/MIA Recognition Day, it’s just as important. The word “former” is the key to remembering the major difference between these two events honored every year on their respective days. This day honors the more than 500,000 American warriors captured while protecting our […]
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Many times, the demands of leadership and team performance can create an imbalance in our work-life balance. In this new 4-minute Leading with Honor Coaching clip, Lee Ellis reveals a new study he read recently on employee burnout and how to lead in a healthier way. Please watch and share with others – (Video not […]
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Join us on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 11:00 AM ET Here’s your opportunity to participate in a fun setting while learning to adapt your behavioral management style. Take a trip with us in this game show style format on how to better manage yourself and others through specific work scenarios. It will sharpen your skills […]
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By Lee Ellis I just want to yell out, “Okay, I got it! Enough is enough.” Most of us are worn out from hearing how quarantine from the COVID crisis has thrown a monkey-wrench in our lives—both at home and at work. But the Gallup report that I received this week was so surprising it […]
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In this 3-minute video clip with Leading with Honor Founder and President, Lee Ellis, and Director of Learning, Eddie Williams, they answer the question of honor as it relates to character, integrity, and ethics. Please watch and share! You can also read and watch more FAQs at www.LeadingWithHonor.com/FAQs
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Military leaders are learning how to effectively manage differences in behavior with Lee and Hugh’s award-winning book, ‘Leadership Behavior DNA’ – here are two endorsements: “[Reading Leadership Behavior DNA] exceeded all of my expectations! If you want to leverage your natural leadership strengths in order to build strong trusting teams, as well as create a […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1967, the U.S. lost its 500th plane over Vietnam. It would be another 7 months before Lee Ellis and Ken Fisher were shot down in their F4-Phantom jet. What’s the leadership lesson? Honorable leaders must weigh current losses to determine whether the future gains are worth the sacrifice. […]
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“When you become indifferent and refuse to stand up for your ideas, you forfeit and must live by the ideas of others.” – Lee Ellis
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“Unprecedented” may be the most overused word of 2020, but COVID-19 workplace data trends are truly like nothing Gallup has ever seen. They have been continuously tracking the engagement and wellbeing of the U.S. workforce since 2009 and increased frequency to nearly daily at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to better evaluate its impact. […]
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Leading with Honor is proud to give our time, attention and support to the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program. Their mission is to assist, collaborate, and partner with Services, and agencies at the lowest level possible in order to provide Service members, Veterans, and Family members with informational events and activities, referrals, and proactive outreach services […]
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed today and is a way to thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. There are 5 objectives with Vietnam Commemoration and the other four are: Highlight the service of our Armed Forces and support organizations during the war Pay tribute […]
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10 different style groups with their own unique attributes, strengths, and struggles. Which one are you, and how do you naturally relate to everyone else? Our Behavioral Leadership Package features the best in assessment and training on natural behavior and how to maximize how you can live and lead with confidence and authenticity. Leadership Behavior […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1917, during World War I the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was founded. Despite their valuable contributions to the war effort, they weren’t given the same rights and benefits as men who were serving. This issue was remedied in WWII. What’s the leadership lesson? Virtue and doing the […]
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“I realize that I have to let go of old mindsets that really don’t work so well in order to adopt new ones that work better.” – Lee Ellis
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In honor of Women’s History Month, here is the Latest Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf – “Healing Wounds, A Vietnam War combat nurse’s 10-year fight to win women a place of honor in Washington, D.C.” by Diane Carlson Evans. As we continue to raise visibility to women’s achievements, it was in 1983 when Evans came up […]
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Lee Ellis served as an Air Force fighter pilot flying 53 combat missions over North Vietnam. In 1967, he was shot down and held as a POW for more than five years in Hanoi and surrounding camps. Today, he is an award-winning author, leadership coach and speaker on leadership, teambuilding and human performance. The brotherhood […]
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I really love springtime. But to be honest, it derails my sense of discipline. Perhaps it’s the additional activities or vacation time. This isn’t a guilt trip, but there are still worthwhile and sometimes difficult things that need to get done during the Spring, right? What can we do about it as leaders? Discipline is […]
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The Leadership Behavior DNA book has won the 2020-2021 ReaderViews Reviewer’s Choice Awards in two categories: 1st Place Gold Award in the Self-Help category 2nd Place Silver Award in the Business/Sales/ Economics category Thanks to our friends, fans, and clients for your support of the Leadership Behavior DNA message and training tools! Read more about […]
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In this segment of leadership coaching from Lee Ellis, he shares how to leadership discipline uniquely distinguishes yourself from other leaders. When we learn and apply this foundational leadership attribute, our opportunity for long-term success grows. Also read the article on this topic – “Better Leadership Discipline in 4 Steps”
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In honor of Lee’s 48th POW release anniversary, buy both of his books together and save 30% off. Leading with Honor is the 2012 release outlining the 14 leadership lessons learned in the POW camps of Vietnam. Engage with honor is the 2016 release that applies many of the original leadership lessons into a practical […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1986, Debi Thomas becomes first African American woman to win the World Figure Skating Championship. In addition, she was the 1988 Olympic bronze medalist and a two-time U.S. national champion. Her rivalry with East Germany’s Katarina Witt at the 1988 Calgary Olympics was known as the Battle of […]
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Fill-in-the-Blank – “The area where I most need help or encouragement as a leader is __________________________.” Post your answer below – thank you!
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Lee Ellis and Leading with Honor are now on Instagram! Follow us to see the latest photos and clips of the work that we’re doing with honorable leaders – www.Instagram.com/LeadingWithHonor or search @leadingwithhonor on your app
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I really love springtime. But to be honest, it derails my sense of discipline. Perhaps it’s the additional activities or vacation time. This isn’t a guilt trip, but there are still worthwhile and sometimes difficult things that need to get done during the Spring, right? What can we do about it as leaders? My Busy […]
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