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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 […]

In this season of graduations and transitions from high school to college to adult life, I’ve reflected on what I’d tell my younger self. Here they are –   Know yourself. Identify your natural behavioral talents and strengths for work and nurture them. Also, understand your struggles and learn how to manage them so that […]

This simple graphic is designed to show what it takes to build a strong resilience attitude. Check this out and then go deeper at the link displayed below –   Go to the full Resilience Checklist    

Mary and I had wonderful evening at the 2022 NamPOW reunion ball Saturday evening in Greenville SC. It was an outstanding five-day event with lots of time to hang out with our old cellmates from the Hanoi Hilton and other POW camps. There were four men and wives attending that ranged in age from 90 […]

On this day in leadership history in 1917, American men began registering for the World War I draft. Over 4.7 million men and women served in the regular U.S. forces, national guard units, and draft units with about 2.8 million serving overseas. What’s the leadership lesson? Without knowing the future, honorable leaders find a way […]

“Decide that good character and values must rule your daily decisions.” – Lee Ellis        

In this segment of leadership coaching, Lee Ellis shares his personal and professional experience in career strategy that works in all phases of career development. Whether you’re just beginning your career or are a seasoned veteran in the workforce, understanding these four areas can put you ahead of the rest by leading with honor. Please […]

Had I known then what I know now. How many seasoned, experienced leaders have said these words? Could you have avoided any mistakes? Could you be further along in your career, influence, and accomplishments? Most of us would likely conclude that the mistakes and missed opportunities have made us who we are today, but the […]

Lee had a great day speaking at NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command). What a great group of leaders who are seeking to lead with honor. Thanks to Caitlin and CDR Charlie Steele for making it happen.    

Happy Memorial Day from Lee Ellis and the Leading with Honor Team      

On this day in leadership history in 1912, fifteen women who worked at the Curtis Publishing Company in Philadelphia were seen dancing the “Turkey Trot” on their lunch break. The Turkey Trot was a fast-paced ragtime dance that originated in African American communities. Alas, Edward Bok, editor of the “Ladies Home Journal,” witnessed the dancing […]

“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” — Winston Churchill