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Articles, News, and Media to encourage you as an honorable leader.
Need some quick advice on gaining greater clarity in communication and leadership? It works with your family, friends, or colleagues! Here are 2 important tips based on my experience: (1) Don’t assume that everyone hears (and visualizes) your message. We have a natural tendency to assume that if it’s clear to us, why would it […]
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In this brief clip, Lee answers the foundational and popular question on why leadership development is important? Why is it both important to develop yourself and develop others? Lee answers those questions—please watch and post your comments too – thank you Learn more about the award-winning book, Leading with Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi […]
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Leadership Behavior DNA (LBDNA) is one of the only assessments in the world that specifically assesses and interprets natural leadership behavior. Created in partnership with DNA Behavior International® our experience is anchored in more than 25 years of research and working with Ph.D.’s to develop world-class behavioral assessments that measure the natural talents that are […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1947, the U.S. Congress proposed the limitation of the presidency to two terms. President Franklin Roosevelt was the last president to hold more than two terms. What’s the leadership lesson? All honorable leaders should be aware of the best seasons of influence in their domain and when it’s […]
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“No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.” – Calvin Coolidge
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Giving Back Spotlight – The Veterans Empowerment Organization (VEO) Lee and his wife Mary are longtime advocates of several organizations. VEO’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for homeless veterans on their road to self-sustainability. They provide a caring, supportive environment that allows veterans to rebuild their lives by returning the dignity lost […]
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Much of success in life is about getting everyone on the same page—whether it’s personal or professional relationships. And inevitably someone has to choose to lead the charge in getting clarity. As fighter pilots, we reviewed comm procedures during pre-flight briefing to ensure that everyone would be on the “same frequency”. In this case gaining […]
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A Quick POW Reunion Story – here is a picture of me and long-time POW cellmate, Col. Tom Story (or as we called him “Uncle Tom”). Tom is 88 and still living life to the fullest. One of the more interesting aspects of POW life was our internal education programs that we had in the […]
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Leadership Behavior DNA Certification Training is coming up again soon! Administering and interpreting our behavior assessment reports is worth the ease and accessibility when using LBDNA on a regular basis for hiring, personal coaching, or team development. Please learn more in the Leadership Behavior DNA section of our website and contact us for further details […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1973, the first American prisoners of war (POWs) were released from the “Hanoi Hilton” in Hanoi, North Vietnam. 46 years later, I’m still celebrating my and my brothers’ release and freedom. What’s the leadership lesson? Never give up. Leading with Honor – Link
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“Becoming a skilled, emotionally intelligent, honorable leader trying to keep a team of people focused on a common goal isn’t for cowards; it’s dedication and #courage personified.” – Lee Ellis
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What’s your tilt? We recommend that all leaders have this acute awareness. We’ve surveyed hundreds of leaders about their greatest leader, the most important natural behaviors beyond character and hard worker were Results and Relationships. Where do you tilt on the results and relationships scale? Check out the free infographic below, and please tell others […]
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Quick Leading with Honor Tip: do you need a clear path to help move from insecure to more secure as a leader? Here are four practical steps that will get you to move in the right direction, literally and figuratively: Recognize your doubts and fears. They are present in every human being and except for […]
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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 view the 7 core behaviors and download your free copy –
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HR and Training Professionals! Have you ever considered becoming a trained LBDNA Certified Advisor that allows you to administer and interpret our behavior assessment reports? It’s worth the ease and accessibility when using LBDNA on a regular basis for hiring, personal coaching, or team development. Please learn more in the Leadership Behavior DNA section of […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1971, The U.S. Senate approved an amendment to lower the voting age to 18. What’s the leadership lesson? What can you do as a leader to entrust more trust and responsibility to your emerging leaders? Help them stretch their abilities and experience. 26th Amendment – Wikipedia […]
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“It takes more courage to reveal insecurities than to hide them, more strength to relate to people than to dominate them, more manhood to abide by thought-out principles rather than blind reflex. Toughness is in the soul and the spirit, not in the muscles and an immature mind.” – Alex Karras
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Do you walk by your boss’ cushy office and think they have no clue about the pressures of your job? This article challenges that mentality with the science or neuroplasticity. Sound too complex? It’s not…check out the article from friend and colleague, Mary Kelly, on her website and see if you agree – thank you! […]
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Fill-in-the-Blank – “When I’ve decided to press through my doubts and fears and move forward, the result was ____________________________.” Please post your answer below – thank you
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One of my recent articles published by CLA on avoiding the appearance of wrongdoing in #leadership – hope that it’s encouraging and helpful. Please read on the CLA website and share your experience below too – thank you
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Good news—bad news. You and the leaders, teammates, peers, and family, friends, and neighbors in your life are amazing human creations with unique talents, skills, and perspectives. But as amazing and valuable as these people are, we also must consistently respect, communicate, and manage the challenges that come with this uniqueness. It is the duty […]
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What would you ask the astronaut who holds the NASA record for living in space? In the premiere of Biography’s new series, in partnership with Reddit, astronaut Scott Kelly takes us inside his historic trip aboard the International Space Station and how space travel has impacted his life.
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Whether part of a team gift or training session, leaders are using reminder cards, wristbands, and more to help them apply honorable leadership lessons in their daily work. Very affordable and available in bulk packages, use them as part of your team’s professional development. Please click the link to learn more in the Leading with […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1910, J.D. Rockefeller Jr. announced his withdrawal from business to administer his father’s fortune for an “uplift in humanity”. He also appealed to the U.S. Congress for the creation of the Rockefeller Foundation. What’s the leadership lesson? Honorable leaders can grow their businesses and be generous at the […]
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“There are three classes of men; lovers of wisdom, lovers of honor, and lovers of gain.” – Plato
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