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Articles, News, and Media to encourage you as an honorable leader.
“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” —Rosa Parks
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Leading with Honor is privileged to support several worthwhile nonprofit organizations with our time, talent, and revenue. The Wounded Warrior Project’s mission is to honor and empower Wounded Warriors, and their vision is to foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation’s history. Please learn more about the fantastic work […]
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Today, Leading with Honor remembers those men and women who experienced this horrific day in 2001 and the many who ultimately paid the highest price in loss of life. One experience during this day was our friend and colleague, Wes Wong, the FBI’s on-scene commander during the event. This Daily News article briefly […]
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Leading with Honor is swooning over endorsements that we continue to receive on Lee’s latest book Engage with Honor—grateful that leaders are being encouraged by this book: “Lee builds on his success in Leading with Honor to give us a framework not only for professional success but lessons for success in life. The impact of […]
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Many of our clients launch their Q4 team training and development plans soon, and we’re offering the Leading with Honor Freedom Package at 30% off the publisher’s retail price. Take one chapter at a time, and set your own pace to read about the 14 leadership lessons Lee learned through the crucible experience of the […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1956, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show “Toast of the Town.” Elvis would make a total of three appearances on the show. Check out the clip below. What’s the leadership lesson? Make a positive, unforgettable impression as a leader to others around you. […]
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“Leaders attract followers when they have a foundation of character, courage, and commitment.” – Lee Ellis
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We can’t emphasize these 4Cs enough as you communicate with family, friends, and colleagues—it is a recipe for great communication if used on a regular basis. You can also see the full-length infographic on the 4Cs – check it out Please comment on your experiences below – thank you!
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Need some inspiration for new ideas or better ways of working? This article from Chief Executive parallels Leonardo Da Vinci’s collaborative methods with how we can better get inspiration and collaboration today. It’s an interesting read—Please read it on their website and comment on what inspires you!
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<<<Watch this month’s free Leading with Honor Coaching clip on this topic – Sign up and get instant access. Your information is safe with us.>>> By Lee Ellis When recording this month’s Leading with Honor Coaching video, I realized that two of my most influential mentors and I held the same job during our military […]
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Leading with Honor is grateful today for men and women who consistently work everyday to live and lead with honor. Happy Labor Day!
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On this day in leadership history in 1666, the Great Fire of London broke out. The fire burned for three days destroying 10,000 buildings including St. Paul’s Cathedral. Only 6 people were killed. What’s the leadership lesson? Because this event occurred over 300 years ago, we are largely removed from its impact on the people […]
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“The most powerful leadership tool that you have is your own personal example.” – John Wooden
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This year’s general elections will be here before you know it. Get ahead of the evaluation process and let Leading with Honor help with our Voter Evaluation Guide – a free non-partisan process to determine the best candidate for public office. Let’s rally all honorable leaders together and make the right decision for our local, […]
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Have you ever had that sinking feeling in your stomach about going to meetings? Let’s take a moment and deal with “meeting dread”. It’s the kind that comes from fear and undermines every facet of leadership. Here are 3 ways to defuse the tension from friend and former CEO Tom Crawford – Be intentional to […]
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This Month’s Leadership Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf – “Becoming a Leader of Character: 6 Habits That Make or Break a Leader at Work and at Home” by Dave Anderson While many books focus on developing managerial competencies, most leadership failures are the result of a failure in character, not a failure in competence. But, just […]
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On this day in leadership history in 1987, the Fuller Brush Company announced plans to open two retail stores in Dallas, TX. The company that had sold its products door to door for 81 years. What’s the leadership lesson? Even though traditional strategies are working well, it’s good for honorable leaders to be creative and […]
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“Lead others by showing genuine respect and dignity, and use a lot of courage and inner confidence to do it well.” – Tom Crawford
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What a great event recently at the NSA Speaking Eagles breakout with Southwest Airlines CEO, Gary Kelly. It was a memorable hour. Gary is a humble CEO and “visits” not lectures. All Speaking Eagles members who had written a book were asked to contribute a signed copy to place in the SWA library.
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Fill-in-the-Blank – “I (can/cannot) take time away from my work because ____________________.” Please post your answers below – thank you
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Check Out the entire infographic on resilience, and feel free to share with others in your network.
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Have you ever had that sinking feeling in your stomach about going to meetings? There are many reasons we may dread meetings—they can be boring, unorganized, unfocused, not related to my responsibilities, poorly managed, a waste of time, and the list goes on and on. But in this blog we want to deal with […]
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Keep the 14 leadership lessons from “Leading with Honor” at-a-glance in your workspace. These low-cost reminder cards come in packs of 10 ready to give out to your entire team or staff. Purchase your copies in the Online Store!
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On this day in leadership history in 1960, two dogs were launched in a satellite into Earth’s orbit by the Soviet Union. They spent a day in space before safely returning to Earth. What’s the leadership lesson? Honorable leaders don’t send anyone else to do the difficult work for them—they do it themselves and ask […]
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“Courage is fundamental to all character and leadership attributes. Without it, our doubts and fears will take us out.” – Lee Ellis
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