In this installment of Leading with Honor monthly coaching, Lee Ellis explores how core values shape leadership under pressure. Former Vietnam War POW and leadership coach Lee Ellis breaks down Statement #6 of The Honor Code: “Live your values; be faithful to your spiritual core, your conscience, and your deepest intuitions.”

Drawing from his five-plus years of captivity in the Hanoi Hilton, Lee shares how shared core values served as the ultimate bond that enabled military captives to resist, survive, and return with honor. He translates those survival lessons into actionable strategies for modern business leaders, explaining how strong core values set guardrails for teams, eliminate the need for micromanagement, and create authentic, resilient organizations.

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“Unshakable Integrity: 3 Lessons on Leading with Your Core Values”

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In the heat of daily pressure, it’s easy for a leader’s character to be tested by fear, pride, or the desire to “look good.” But true influence isn’t built on image—it’s built on trust. Derived from lessons of resilience and survival, the Honor Code provides seven foundational articles designed to anchor your leadership and unify your team.

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