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Articles, News, and Media to encourage you as an honorable leader.
At its core, being more grounded means having a rock-solid foundation for making decisions and managing our lives through the array of information overload, political jockeying, or the constant stream of disinformation. For more than 22 years, the steps that Leading with Honor uses for leadership development always start with know yourself. Two ways to […]
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Have you seen examples where people have had trouble communicating with each other lately? How do you gain courage for those challenging conversations without withdrawing or dominating? The key is stay engaged and communicate with respect, love, confidence, yet humility. Leading with Honor has the perfect tool to help you called the Courage Challenge Card. […]
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There’s no better way to get better leadership awareness and understanding than with this new package combining two of our products, the award-winning Leadership Behavior DNA book and the personalized Leadership Behavior DNA report. Save 20% when you purchase when buy both products together – Visit our Online Store
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On this day in leadership history in 1776, “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine was published. It advocated independence from Great Britain to people in the Thirteen Colonies. What’s the leadership lesson? As an honorable leader, what is one important thing that you need to do now that you’ve been putting off? Follow through and do […]
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“Without leadership self-awareness & self-management, we’re going to either get lost or get in our own way which leads to missteps that sabotage our success and reputation.” – Lee Ellis
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When you’re faced with new challenges as a leader, the foundation of knowing yourself will give you sure footing to weather the storm of decisions and directives. In the new 3-minute coaching clip, Lee explains how we train leaders everyday to hone their self-awareness so that they’re not swept away with the herd mentality of […]
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Learn more about the 4Cs in the award-winning book and group study entitled Engage with Honor: Building a Culture of Courageous Accountability
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As much as we endured in the year 2020 with a pandemic, lockdowns, a strife-filled presidential election, and economic upheaval, we know that 2021 will bring its own set of challenges. So, let’s get ready by making sure we are well grounded. Getting “grounded” as a pilot usually meant you were not allowed to fly—usually […]
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Leading with Honor clients and customers are gearing up for the New Year with the ‘Leading with Honor Freedom Package’ that contains both the: Leading with Honor tradebook Leading with Honor group training guide Your group facilitator purchases the accompanying Leader Guide, and you’re ready to start your own group study! Purchase in the Online […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1924, English explorer Howard Carter discovered the sarcophagus of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings, near Luxor, Egypt. What’s the leadership lesson? More important than someone merely discovering you after you’re gone, will that person know how you positively impacting society by leading with honor? Decide now […]
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Happy New Year from the Leading with Honor Team! We’re wishing you great success this year as you lead with honor.
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Today is our last day to make contributions to nonprofit organizations in 2020. We know that all honorable leaders strive to be generous in all areas of life, and now there’s even more incentive. This year, the CARES Act allow up to $300 in contributions as deductions on your taxes even if you don’t itemize […]
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Planning on new job opportunities in 2021? Here’s some help and self-awareness tips from our friend Dee Ann Turner. She has over 30 years of experience in talent management: Begin with the end in mind. Make it personal. Share a story or example. Emphasize results. Read the full article on her personal website […]
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We often hear how much people enjoy the audio book narrated by Lee Ellis entitled “Leading with Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton.” Pick up a CD copy in our Online Store or download a digital copy from your favorite audio book provider –
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On this day in leadership history in 1978, Spain adopted a new constitution and became a democracy after 40 years of dictatorship. What’s the leadership lesson? Think about the courage, patience, resilience, and teamwork that it took to accomplish this goal. Whatever your endeavor, find these attributes around you as a leader to keep moving […]
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Merry Christmas from the Leading with Honor Team!
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As you attend holiday gatherings over the next few days, this is just a reminder on the tremendous power of listening to others. We believe that it’s one of the most powerful to develop relationships—here are five music-related insights on listening that will tune your ears to becoming a better listening leader – Please read […]
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So thankful for these kind words from Robin Rand, CEO, Gary Sinise Foundation, and Retired 4-star USAF General, about our Leadership Behavior DNA team training – “I’m so grateful for Leadership Behavior DNA, and my team and I learned about our individual natural talents together. And as a leader, through the years, I learned that […]
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Lee Ellis recommends a book from his bookshelf once a month, because he knows that growing leaders are reading leaders. Here’s a summary of his 2020 picks: “The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World“ by Shannon Huffman Polson “Courage: The Backbone of Leadership” by Gus Lee “Essays […]
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by Ted Ballard (1932-2019) (Lee’s Note: In this stirring and emotional article written by Lt Col Ted Ballard USAF (Ret) and former Vietnam POW, he recounts 7 Christmases when we were in the prison camps of Vietnam. We encourage you and to take a moment and read the details of these unforgettable events in his […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1946, the Frank Capra film “It’s A Wonderful Life” had a preview showing for charity at New York City’s Globe Theatre, a day before its “official” world premiere. James Stewart and Donna Reed star in the film. What’s the leadership lesson? Think about the powerful emotions and message […]
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The essence of Christmas is giving – “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” – Maya Angelou
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A sobering yet encouraging new article from Ralph de la Vega on the year 2020 and beyond. Agility won during the pandemic, and it will win again in the next phase. Business leaders will need to be as agile going back as they were going into the pandemic—or risk being left behind. Please read it […]
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The Latest Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf – “The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World“ by Shannon Huffman Polson. At age nineteen, Shannon Huffman Polson became the youngest woman ever to climb Mt. McKinley. Yet it wasn’t until she joined the military, as one of the Army’s first […]
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Leading with Honor FAQ – “What should I do if I have a peer that is gossiping or talking negatively about another teammate?” Lee Ellis’ Answer – “Don’t join them—either kindly explain on the spot that it’s not appropriate, or excuse yourself and leave the conversation. Then ask to meet with them in private and […]
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