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On the night of November 9, 1967, Lance Sijan was ejected from his crippled fighter-bomber over the steep mountains of Laos. Although critically injured and virtually without supplies, he evaded capture in savage terrain for six weeks. Finally caught and placed in a holding camp, he overpowered his guards and escaped, only to be captured […]

On this day in leadership history in 1948, U.S. President Harry Truman signed the Marshall Plan to revive war-torn Europe. It was $5 billion in aid for 16 countries. What’s the leadership lesson? In addition to day-to-day business, honorable leaders look for ways to be abundantly generous with their time, talent, and money. Keep an […]

“Many aspects of leadership are important, but if the sum doesn’t bring positive influence, you can never be an effective leader.” – Lee Ellis        

Free Infographic! A lack of positive accountability in personal and work relationships can be catastrophic for all involved. Want to know the 5 primary obstacles to accountability? This practical tool shows the lack of accountability, the obstacles, the 4C’s of making accountability a regular part of honorable leadership. Check out it and post your comments […]

We’re celebrating today, March 29th, as the annual National Vietnam War Veterans Day marking the day the last U.S. troops left South Vietnam which ended America’s direct military involvement in 1973. We remain grateful to the men and women that served to protect our freedom during this time in history, and we remember those that […]

Healthy leaders recognize that when their team members feel good about themselves, they naturally perform better–meaning they feel comfortable with themselves. With this insight, secure leaders are able to be intentional about affirming others. It’s a practical way of moving a person toward being more confident and secure.  Those types of connections have more power […]

On this day in leadership history in 1933, about 55,000 people staged a protest against Hitler in New York City. World War II started six years later in 1939. What’s the leadership lesson? Honorable leaders know the right thing to do, and they raise their awareness and influence to invite others to join the cause. […]

“Connecting with the heart of others helps heal the feelings of lack and self-doubt from their past.” – Lee Ellis        

The Latest Leadership Book Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf – “What Now, Lieutenant?: Leadership Forged from Events in Vietnam, Desert Storm and Beyond” by Gen. Richard “Butch” Neal In this riveting story, he was 24 years old when he participated in his first significant combat experience (and surprisingly, what he was called upon to do, was […]

“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.” – Carla Nortcutt Most great stories have a struggling protagonist and a mentor, someone who speaks into their life to help them find […]

Over a year ago, Glassdoor released a list highlighting the 20 companies with the highest-rated work-life balance during Covid-19, and the data still holds true. It indicates the desired pandemic balance needs to be 40% results, 60% individual needs. Many employees are anxious, stressed, and unsure about their future. They need a leader who cares […]

We’re celebrating National Women’s History Month with a focus on Condoleezza Rice – she was first for many things: Condoleezza “Condi” Rice is a diplomat, political scientist, civil servant, and professor who is the current director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. Rice served as the 66th United States secretary of state from 2005 […]