From the Leading with Honor Blog
Articles, News, and Media to encourage you as an honorable leader.
Special thanks to James Learmont, Force Development Manager and Curriculum Developer @ Flatter, Inc., for his kind words about Lee Ellis’ recent keynote at the Department of the Air Force Senior Leader Development Program – “His keynote address was highly applicable to the latest cadre of one-star General Officers and Tier I Senior Executive Service […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1906, the Wright brothers received a patent for their flying machine. What’s the leadership lesson? Part of excellence in leadership is enacting due diligence on details to protect your team or organization. Sweat the details to ensure your future. Wright Brothers Patent – Wikipedia […]
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“A leader is a person who must take special responsibility for what’s going on inside of himself or herself…lest the act of leadership create more harm than good.” – Parker J. Palmer
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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. […]
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Residents in the Greenville SC area – here’s your special invitation to join us on Tuesday May 31st for the “Vietnam POW Symposium: Leadership and Life Lessons from Hanoi Hilton” where me and my comrade POWs will share our stories from the Vietnam POW camps and how we used the experience for personal growth, leadership, […]
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Two new sample stories posted from the upcoming 2023 book, Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs. Read these compelling romance stories from Ralph & Bobbi Gaither and Carlyle “Smitty” & Louise Harris. Read them on Captured by Love website, and also sign up to get periodic updates before the release date
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After many years of coaching and training thousands of people, we know that freedom to know yourself and fulfill your purpose is a significant issue. We can all benefit from gaining the self-awareness to see ourselves objectively. There are several mental barriers to overcome – We’ve been told by others who we should be, or […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1970, U.S. President Nixon appointed America’s first two female generals. What’s the leadership lesson? Honorable leaders should recognize the skills and talents of their people with no limitations on differences such as gender. Anna May Hayes – Wikipedia Elizabeth P. Hoisington – Foundation for Women Warriors […]
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“Fear undermines every facet of leadership, and it should not be a go-to motivational strategy for honorable leadership.” – Lee Ellis
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Join Lee as he speaks on a spy-themed cruise in January 2023! It also benefits Veteran & Active-Duty Suicide Prevention. Please see the booking details below and download the registration flyer –
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If you’re currently active in the workplace, you may notice that even your committed colleagues and/or employees are being recruited by other organizations. The demand for talent continues — which means those who aren’t looking are next on the list. And those conversations can be coming from anywhere. Here are the steps that Gallup recommends […]
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Our experience shows that great leaders create an inviting workplace by extending and building trust. Some leaders naturally build this workplace culture, while others have a learning curve based on their natural behaviors or past experiences. Here are three crucial steps for leaders who want to create a healthy work environment where people will look […]
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