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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        

“Situational awareness requires outward focus, listening, observing, and consideration of the dynamics of the situation as well as an inward awareness to manage ourselves to be the most effective.” – Lee Ellis      

“As a leadership coach, this skill is what I focus on the most—to be as situationally aware as possible of what’s going on in the room.” – Lee Ellis      

“Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.” – Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers)        

“It’s important to remember that quick decisions mean nothing if a leader can’t thoughtfully communicate his or her plan in a way that energizes others.” – Lee Ellis Read the entire article on this topic – “2 Ways Honorable Leaders Can Adapt Quickly”      

“No matter how busy you are, when you notice that someone is doing a great job, always take the time to tell them so.” – unknown      

We’re remembering Phyllis George (1949-2020) this week and her impact on pioneering women in leadership. She had this to say about learning our unique core identity as individuals – “Saying yes to yourself opens up opportunities that can take you anywhere. Having a mentor in your life who says yes to you is also key. […]

Leadership courage is “leaning into the pain of your doubts and fears to do what you know is right event when it doesn’t feel natural or safe.” – Lee Ellis      

“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying” – Michael Jordan      

“We can’t all be good at everything. This is partly the logic behind having a team in the first place, so each role can be filled with the person best suited for that role and together, every job and every strength is covered.” – Simon Sinek        

“Trust is the glue of life…it’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships together.” – Stephen Covey      

“Good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity.” – Nat Turner      

“Genuine, secure leaders are willing to vet their ideas and listen to feedback from others before stepping out in a new direction.” – Lee Ellis Read the entire article associated with this quote – “4 Courageous Leadership Principles for Difficult Times”      

“When times are tough and there are hard decisions to make, followers look to their leaders to see if they will come through and walk the talk.” – Lee Ellis         

“Leadership is not about being the best. Leadership is about making everyone else better.”      

“When people focus on their natural strengths in work, they’re jumpstarting their potential to be among the best in their field.” – Lee Ellis Lee’s new book, Leadership Behavior DNA, helps your pinpoint your specifics for work and leadership – purchase your copy        

“Change is easy. Improvement is far more difficult.” – Dr Ferdinand Porsche    

“Nothing will kill a great employee faster than watching you tolerate a bad one.” – Perry Belcher      

“When recently observing a client leader, the thing that impressed me most was a healthy balance of confidence and humility.” – Lee Ellis