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Articles, News, and Media to encourage you as an honorable leader.
<<<New this Month! Interact with other viewers in a new social collaboration environment when you watch this month’s coaching video. Click to sign up and get instant free access.>>> If you’ve ever ridden a seesaw, you know what happens when the weights on each side are very different—it’s not as fun and it takes more […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1947, Norwegian anthropologist Thor Heyerdahl and five others set out in a balsa wood craft known as Kon Tiki to prove that Peruvian Indians could have settled in Polynesia. The trip began in Peru and took 101 days to complete the crossing of the Pacific Ocean. What’s the […]
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“Talented people are tricky to manage. If you tell them what to do, they will do it to the best of their ability, but the outcome won’t be nearly so wonderful as it might have been had you simply inspired them instead.” – Roy H. Williams
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Have you visited the Video section of the Leading with Honor website? Over 100 clips are available about all things leadership including past interview on CNN, CBS This Morning, C-SPAN, ABC World News, Fox News Channel, plus hundreds of engagements in various industry sectors throughout the world. Please check it out on our website and […]
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A Leading with Honor FAQ – “What are some things that you see in natural leaders? What intangibles in a person make you say, ‘He or she has it.’” Lee’s Answer – “Regardless of what your personality is, you can be a great leader. It will look different for everyone. I can show you CEOs […]
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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein presented eight Airmen with the 2017 and 2018 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award April 17, 2019, at the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes in Arlington. Leading with Honor is grateful for USAF leadership’s desire to highlight, encourage, and lead in area of honoring fellow servicepeople in the […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1994, Jackie Parker became the first woman to qualify to fly an F-16 combat plane. But it didn’t happen overnight, as she actually learned how to fly an airplane before she could drive a car. What’s the leadership lesson? Steady growth and persistence pay off with something you […]
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“Healthy leaders recognize that when their team members feel good about themselves, they naturally perform better—meaning they feel comfortable with themselves.” – Lee Ellis
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Great reminder in this article from tracFirst that answers this important question, “Do I want to depend on culture more than process?” Our fellow process-oriented leaders should digest this timely advice (as well as any honorable leader who wants long-term success” Please read on the tracFirst website and see if you agree – thank you […]
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4 quick Leading with Honor tips to connect with the heart of your colleagues or team – see if you agree: 1. Train your mindset so that it will support your heart in this effort. Some people will have to go against their nature and re-train their brain the connecting with the heart will get […]
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Thank you Keith Porter, Professional Development Director, Georgia School Superintendent Association, for your kind words about the Leading with Honor message – “Col. Lee Ellis’ training session with our educational leaders was extremely impactful for the participants. His incredible grasp of the complexities of leadership, forged over a lifetime of dedicated service and marked by […]
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Graduation season is here, and Leading with Honor wants to help you celebrate and gift these young leaders with future wisdom! Experience gripping stories from the Vietnam POW camps and learn the leadership lessons that enabled them to survive and return with honor. Save 20% instantly when you buy both Lee Ellis leadership books together […]
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“A mentor’s belief in another person can completely launch them on a path to a rewarding, purpose-filled future.” – Lee Ellis
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Fill-in-the-Blank – “The best thing that I can do to make someone feel more confident is __________________________.” Please post your responses in the comments section below – thank you
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On this day in leadership history in 1860, the first Pony Express rider arrived in San Francisco with mail originating in St. Joseph, MO. Able to deliver a letter in only 10 days from east coast to west coast, it was only in operation for 18 months until a new telegraph line was installed. What’s […]
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Free Case Study! After surveying hundreds of leaders about President Abraham Lincoln’s leadership ability to achieve great results amidst unbearably difficult circumstances, there were some tangible leadership attributes that rose to the top in Lee’s research. Leading with Honor’s “Leadership Balance Case Study” examines the unique results vs. relationship balance of this famous presidential leaders […]
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“The goal of many leaders is to get people to think more highly of the leader. The goal of a great leader is to help people to think more highly of themselves.” – J. Carla Nortcutt Most great stories have a struggling protagonist and a mentor—someone who speaks into their life to help them find […]
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Interesting insights in this Chief Executive Magazine article on the differences between U.S. and Asian leadership teams—in particular, team unity and the common silo mentality that occurs. Please read on their website and post your comments on this topic too – thank you
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On this day in leadership history in 1970, John Wayne won his first and only Oscar for his role in “True Grit.” He had been in over 200 films. What’s the leadership lesson? As an honorable leader, would you do your work the right way even if you never received any awards or accolades? Let’s […]
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“The biggest challenge in team unity and performance is usually one or more insecure people who are not able to operate transparently and be genuine.” – Lee Ellis
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Check out the full infographic on this topic – The Resilience Checklist
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A Leading with Honor FAQ: “When you look at some of the stamina that developed in the camp from you and others who had to endure a lot of hardship, what was your mental outlook that kept you focused and hopeful?” Lee’s Answer: I think some of that is my personality and a lot of […]
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More than a face on a coin, Susan B Anthony is a very interesting leader in recent history. Do you know her full story? Check out the short clip below and post your comments too – thank you
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Do you want a free 1-page snapshot of the full Leadership Behavior DNA (LBDNA) Report that we use everyday in training and team development? It’s one of the only assessments in the world that specifically assesses and interprets natural leadership behavior. Please take 10 minutes to download your free report and let us know what […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1776, Abigail Adams wrote to her husband John that women were “determined to foment a rebellion” if the new Declaration of Independence failed to guarantee their rights. Even though it was drafted in July of that year, it would 143 years later before women were even given the […]
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