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“My belief is that bad leaders should be dealt with quickly. Because they lack courage, most likely they will need a coach to ‘en-courage’ them. A DNA Behavior Assessment and a 360 Leadership Evaluation should be the first steps to ensure that they understand themselves and they start with thorough constructive feedback. Using this information […]

A New Book is Coming in 2022! Captured by Love: Inspiring True Stories from Vietnam POWs will share the amazing stories of enduring love with loved ones far away from home as Vietnam POWs waiting for their return. Like the torture experienced by the POWs in the camps, how did these relationships survive such an […]

Fill-in-the-Blank – “As leader or follower, one way that I’ve created a healthier work culture is by _______________________.” Please post your answer below – thank you      

Here we go again. Another unrealistic goal handed down from leadership where I didn’t have any input. Accept it and figure out how to make it happen. Now I’m trapped in a corner, so I’ll have to “lie, cheat, and steal” (as the saying goes) or possibly lose my job. Does this scenario really happen […]

With over 20 years training and coaching leaders, we know that the most effective development comes in community. And our mission has shifted toward leaders developing their people—the most efficient way—growing and taking others with them. The challenge is that many leaders don’t feel qualified to conduct training, and it’s expensive. The Courageous Accountability Development […]

On this day in leadership history in 1942, the first advertisement to announce Little Golden Books appeared in Publishers Weekly. What’s the leadership lesson? Leaders are readers—especially honorable leaders. Start early and stay consistent in your reading discipline. Little Golden Books – Wikipedia          

“10% of conflict is due to difference in opinion and 90% is due to delivery and tone of voice.”          

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 on how a leader’s background and experience can affect their character and integrity. Please watch and share! You can also read and watch more FAQs at www.LeadingWithHonor.com/FAQs        

Great insight from friend and colleague, Ralph de la Vega, on how leaders should keep innovative thinking at the forefront of their skill set.  Please check it out on LinkedIn and post your comments below too      

Have you seen examples where people have had trouble communicating with each other lately? How do you gain courage for those challenging conversations without withdrawing or dominating? The key is stay engaged and communicate with respect, love, confidence, yet humility. Leading with Honor has the perfect tool to help you called the Courage Challenge Card. […]

There are many great advantages to a strong culture – better teamwork higher performance greater loyalty more open communications more alignment and cohesiveness of teams One outcome that often gets overlooked is that empowerment is much safer and easier when you have a strong culture. If your people know the goals, values, expectations, and boundaries, […]

On this day in leadership history in 1992, Dr. Mae Carol Jemison became the first African-American woman in space. She was the payload specialist aboard the space shuttle Endeavor. Also onboard were Mission Specialist N. Jan Davis and Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Mark C. Lee. They were the first married couple to fly together in […]