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With over 20 years training and coaching leaders, we know that the most effective development comes in community. And our mission has shifted toward leaders developing their people—the most efficient way—growing and taking others with them.  The challenge is that many leaders don’t feel qualified to conduct training, and it’s expensive. The Courageous Accountability Development […]

The 2023 Spy-Themed 007 Cruise still has some availability if you’re interested in joining Lee Ellis on this fun 11-night cruise through the Cayman Islands, Colombia, Panama, and Mexico. Benefiting Veteran & Active-Duty Suicide Prevention. See the “Exclusive Offers” link on our travel website.

On this day in leadership history in 1953, the wiffle ball was invented by David N. Mullany. The story goes that in the early 1950s, he was an out of work semi-pro baseball pitcher, so he set about to make a ball that kids could throw curveballs with. And then he started selling the balls […]

As you’re considering where to donate your time, talent, and resources, please consider the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF). They’re a nonprofit organization authorized by the U.S. Congress in 1980 to build a national memorial dedicated to all who served with the U.S. armed forces in the Vietnam War and lead ongoing awareness of those […]

Beyond the obvious, fear is often at the root of emotions like anger, shame, guilt, and pride (false pride or hubris). It termites our self-confidence and torpedoes our personal and professional relationships, further undermining our success and goals. These tactics might be just what is needed to help take your fearful thoughts and actions captive […]

One of our founding fathers, Patrick Henry, was recently featured on a Biography episode. What makes him most interesting is that he represented the mass of new Americans, not the privileged few. When you have time, learn more about his life and leadership in this full biography.    

On this day in leadership history in 1960, the Cuban Catholic Church condemned the rise of communism in Cuba. Fidel Castro then banned all religious TV and radio broadcasts. What’s the leadership lesson? Honorable leaders know that leading by dictatorship and fear doesn’t work. Leading with confident humility and collaboration is the way to long-term […]

“Fear termites our self-confidence and torpedoes our personal and professional relationships, further undermining our success and goals.” – Lee Ellis        

Rather than being swayed back and forth by your emotions and reacting to situations, how can honorable leaders develop techniques to manage doubts and fears when they come? In this month’s brief coaching clip, Lee shares his experience and expertise to develop wisdom and courage. Also, read the companion coaching article on this topic – […]

(A Note from Lee: The internal landscape of the workplace continues to shift and change, as teams are doing more with fewer people, which also threatens work/life balance and/or burnout, new leaders being placed in leadership positions early without the necessary training and mentorship to succeed, and organizations are working to retain their people talent […]

Check out Lee’s new interview on the Decision Vision podcast where he and Mike talked about his POW experience, the code of honor he adheres to that guided his actions, how resistance looks in business, the role of resistance in effective leadership, ethical considerations, and much more.      

On this day in leadership history in 1928, MGM’s Leo the lion roared for the first time. He introduced MGM’s first talking picture, “White Shadows on the South Seas.” What’s the leadership lesson? Honorable leaders know the power of a visual image or sound to represent their identity. What image comes to mind that represents […]