From the Leading with Honor Blog
Articles, News, and Media to encourage you as an honorable leader.
On this day in leadership history in 1888, Dale Carnegie war born. Born into poverty on a farm in Missouri, he was the author of “How to Win Friends and Influence People” (1936), a bestseller that remains popular today. One of the core ideas in his books is that it is possible to change other […]
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“Sometimes, struggles are exactly what we need in our life. If we were to go through our life without any obstacles, we would be crippled. We would not be as strong as what we could have been. Give every opportunity a chance, leave no room for regrets.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
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The Latest Leadership Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf – “Exceeding Expectations: Reflections on Leadership”. In this special book, General Looney reflects upon his most formidable experiences during a 40-year career and articulates his leadership philosophy, which is built around a very simple notion — the greatest leaders are those who not only “exceed expectations,” but also […]
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Several years ago my strategic partner and good friend Hugh Massie, Founder and CEO of DNA Behavior® International, mentioned that he was learning to trust his gut instincts more. That caught my attention since he is a CPA by training and a very results-oriented, rational person. Then as I read Malcolm Gladwell’s book, Blink, I […]
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People love this special “connecting” message from Lee. Recorded during one of his keynote presentations, he describes the strong desire that it takes to connect with other people and the astounding results! Please watch and post your comments too – thank you
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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 check them out in the Leading with Honor Store! […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1973, U.S. President Nixon told an Associated Press managing editors meeting in Orlando, FL, “people have got to know whether or not their president is a crook. Well, I’m not a crook.” What’s the leadership lesson? Article 1 of Leading with Honor’s “Honor Code” says this, “1. Tell […]
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“The secret of joy in work is contained in one word—excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.” – Pearl Buck
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Fill-in-the-Blank – “The best, honorable public leader that I’ve noticed lately is ______________________.” (could be a celebrity, public servant, military, parent, teacher, etc.). Please post your answer below – thanks for sharing
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Think it’s only good to focus on your strengths as a leader? Think again. Managing struggles is just as important. When identifying and determining personal struggles, we categorize them into two main groups – Lack of Talent. For example, accounting requires accuracy and detail, while outside sales requires a talent for being a spontaneous […]
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Grateful for strategic partners like DNA Behavior below. Together, we’re helping leaders around the world know themselves and their teams better… #HumanBehavior #LeadershipBehaviorDNA Please read my guest article on the DNA Behavior website, and please post your personal comments below.
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So thankful for comments like this from James Ward, Program Manager and Facilitator, NAVAIR Leadership Development Programs Office, on a recent leadership training session led by Lee – “After having Col. Ellis join us for the Naval Air Systems Command Leadership Development Program’s keystone event, we were able to see his power as a speaker. […]
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Today is the book release of my friend and fellow POW, Col. Carlyle “Smitty” Harris, titled “Tap Code”. On this special Veterans Day, please take a moment read his harrowing story below and learn more about his new book at your favorite book retailer. Happy Veterans Day to all veterans, and thank you for your […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was opened to visitors in Washington D.C. This 2-acre memorial displaying 58,320 names, including eight women. What’s the leadership lesson? Honorable leaders should visit and spend time there when they can. It’s worth remembering the price paid in the name and virtue of […]
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“For every talent or strength that you have, there is an opposite struggle lurking on the other side of the coin.” – Lee Ellis
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It was 4:00 PM, November 7, 1967 when Captain Ken Fisher and I rolled our F-4C Phantom jet into a dive-bomb pass that would forever alter our lives. Swooping downward our bird’s turned-up wingtips, elevated tail, and deafening roar, must have resembled a high-tech version of a pre-historic pterodactyl. Plunging toward the gunners below […]
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Who doesn’t love a confident, engaging, thoughtful leader? We all need to believe in ourselves, but the reality is that we’re most healthy and self-aware when we accept our imperfections and struggles. Not convinced? Here’s my persuasive argument based on years of experience. Watch this month’s Leading with Honor Coaching, and then continue with the […]
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As people and leaders, we naturally gravitate to focus on our strengths at the expense of ignoring our struggles. Based on Lee’s years of leadership coaching and consulting, he challenges this tendency by sharing some tips to naturally balance both areas to become a more confident, honorable leader. Please watch this month’s Leading with Honor […]
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On this day in leadership history in 2002 at Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong, 777 people assembled a 58,435 square foot jigsaw puzzle with 21,600 pieces. What’s the leadership lesson? What would it take for you to rally your team to achieve a seemingly insurmountable goal? Honorable leaders have learned the natural influence to […]
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“Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved.” – Gen. Colin Powell
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Timely reminder from Ralph de la Vega to “update our brains” meaning that most leaders reliably operate on facts. But facts age over time and unless we update what’s in our brain, what we think to be true may no longer be so. That’s as dangerous as operating without facts at all. Please take a […]
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Before leaders and teams can connect or collaborate, did you know that the first step is clarity? It makes sense, but clarity take conscious effort and repetition. Here are the 4C’s for courageous leadership and please share to help others! The 4C’s are covered more in-depth in Lee’s book, Engage with Honor: Building a Culture […]
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Need some clear ethical boundaries for your team or organization? core behavioral reminders for being civil in your personal and professional life? Here are 7 core behaviors to lead and work with honor. For example, article #2 says, “Be ethical. Operate within the laws of the land, the guidelines of your profession, and the policies […]
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Grounded in statistical research and supported by data from millions of clients and more than 45 years of workplace experience, Lee Ellis and Hugh Massie reveal their personal stories and experience on how they’ve successfully helped organizations achieve their goals by applying practical insights on human design. Preorder Your Copy on Amazon “…There are […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1858, Roland Macy opened Macy’s Department Store in New York City. It was Macy’s eighth business adventure, the other seven failed. What’s the leadership lesson? Honorable leaders keep going and don’t give up. Macy’s History – Wikipedia
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