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Final Call! Join us tomorrow for the webinar “The Leadership Behavior DNA Game Show” This fun and educational webinar is a fast-paced game show format to walk through real-life scenarios to apply your leadership behavioral knowledge. How can colleagues Tom and Jen better manage their differences? How do you fix a team that’s out of […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1945, Winston Churchill resigned as Britain’s prime minister. What were his leadership strengths and struggles? Here’s a brief 4-minute look at his history and leadership legacy – Winston Churchill – Wikipedia
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“To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.” – Confucius
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Need a quick leadership tip? Watch as Lee Ellis shares the important leadership principle of adopting new mindsets and successfully leading in paradoxical settings. Sign up to received monthly coaching in your inbox – Click for Free Registration
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When we hear about unethical public figures or executives whose careers have gone down in flames, it’s sadly unsurprising. Hubris and greed have a way of catching up with people, who then lose the power and wealth they’ve so fervently pursued. But is the opposite also true? Do highly principled leaders and their organizations perform […]
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Here’s a Leadership Behavior Question – ever wonder the type of military pilot that’s protecting our skies? Or do you naturally have what it takes to fill this role? Using a sample of 376 retired military aviators, RPWs and controls (a control group of Naval aviators that matched the age/experience of the RPW group), personality […]
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New Online Event – join us on July 28th for the “Leadership Behavior DNA Game Show – Learn and Win Prizes” Knowledge of human behavior means nothing if you can’t apply it in day-to-day relationships. Join this fun and educational webinar where we’ll use a fast-paced game show format to walk through real-life scenarios. How […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1985, Christa McAuliffe of New Hampshire was chosen to be the first schoolteacher to ride aboard the space shuttle. She died with six others when the Challenger exploded the following year. What’s the leadership lesson? Even when not knowing the future, honorable leaders choose courage and some risk […]
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“When confronted with a crisis or challenge, the natural tendency of most humans is to either withdraw or dominate. As honorable leaders, we must choose to engage.” – Lee Ellis
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Fill-in-the-Blank – “One of the best ways to lead a racially diverse team is to_____________________________.” Please post your answer below – thank you!
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When confronted with a crisis or challenge, the natural tendency of most humans is to either try to withdraw or dominate. About 40% of the population naturally lean toward dominating, while the other 40% tends toward withdrawing from conflict altogether. Though there are times to have heated discussions or withdraw and reflect, they only work […]
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New Online Event – Join Lee Ellis on July 28th – Register below Knowledge of human behavior means nothing if you can’t apply it in day-to-day relationships. Join this fun and educational webinar where we’ll use a fast-paced game show format to walk through real-life scenarios. How can colleagues Tom and Jen better manage their […]
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If you want your team on the same page as it relates working and communicating in a positive accountability culture, this training guide provides everything you need to lay a great foundation. Download a free sample in the Leading with Honor Store Purchase your copies – bulk savings are available
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On this day in leadership history in 1862, the U.S. Congress authorized the Medal of Honor. There have been 3,525 Medals of Honor awarded to 3,506 individuals since the decoration’s creation, with over 40% awarded for actions during the American Civil War. What’s the leadership lesson? Honorable leaders intentionally find ways to recognize, affirm and […]
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“Unfortunately, there are many groups and cults trying to co-opt the legitimate race issues that need to be rectified, so wisdom and discernment is needed right now to sort out the best interest of all our citizens.” – Lee Ellis
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If you’re like most of the Leading with Honor tribe, we know that diversity and inclusion is an important mindset for successful leaders and teams. In this month’s coaching clip, Lee demonstrates how we can do this effectively and with authenticity – please watch (If the video window doesn’t work, please watch it here.) […]
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Who needs some insight and advice on leadership resilience? This Leading with Honor graphic recommends 3 important resilience tips. Review the more in-depth infographic on this topic – “The 12-Point Resilience Checklist”
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The expression “Hindsight is 2020” now seems to be a two-edged sword that will cut into history for generations and perhaps centuries to come. We are all part of this watershed year that will determine the course of our culture and country. The Year of Change First it was the COVID-19 Coronavirus that caused us […]
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NEW! Summer is one of the best seasons to set aside some personal reflection and growth time, and we have a new idea for you. We’ve combined two of our products, the new Leadership Behavior DNA book and the personalized Leadership Behavior DNA report, to help you better understand leadership and human behavior. Save 20% […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1998, Japan joined U.S. and Russia in space exploration with the launching of the Planet-B probe to Mars. What’s the leadership lesson? Regardless of the other leaders in a specific industry or discipline, honorable leaders take the initiative to do what they feel called to do for the […]
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Happy Independence Day from Lee Ellis and the Leading with Honor team – “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” – Ronald Reagan
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“Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt, to offer a solution everybody can understand.” – Colin Powell
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One of Leading with Honor’s favorite nonprofit organizations in the Air Warrior Courage Foundation. It was formed by military aviators to “care for our own,” their mission and focus is on active duty, guard, reserve, and retired military personnel and their families needing financial assistance for medical, educational, and other extraordinary expenses not covered by […]
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Trusting to hire a virtual speaker for your organization can be risky, but hiring a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) gives you more security and confidence. Lee Ellis has been confirmed as a Certified Virtual Speaker through eSpeakers. Please watch the short clip and ask us about speaking services for your team or organization – […]
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