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  • Live Event – Keynote Presentation

    I could not be more grateful to speak with our USAF men and women at the 366th Fighter Wing Organization at Mountain Home AFB in Idaho a few days ago. They are home to three different fighter squadrons. The topic was “Overcoming Adversity: Lessons from the Vietnam POW Camps”. Thankful for these leaders and their […]

  • Live Event – Keynote Presentation and Booksigning

    I was invited to speak at the Palm Springs Air Museum for the annual National POW/MIA event. There were about 300 folks there, and most were veterans and many from the Vietnam War. It was a fantastic event. Tony Orlando often attends this event and was there to sing his famous hit from the Spring […]

  • Live Event – Keynote Presentation and Booksigning

    I received the special invitation to be part of “Freedom Ball 2024: Honoring Those on the Home Front” as an annual fundraiser for Siouxland Freedom Park, a 55-acre riverfront public park in South Sioux City, NE dedicated to the contributions of veterans from all services and all conflicts. They’ve also constructed the “The Brigadier General […]

  • Live Event – Keynote Presentation and Booksigning

    Misawa, Japan

    Fantastic trip last weekend to Misawa Air Base in Northern Japan discussing leadership and life lessons learned with our men and women who serve and protect in that region of the world. Very grateful their CGOs for their leadership and dedication! A special thank you to 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander , Col. Matthew Kenkel, […]

  • Live Event – Keynote Presentation and Booksigning

    What a great visit to McConnell AFB to share leadership lessons with our enlisted men and women, and thank you Col. Matthew R. Basler USAF, Commander - 931st Operations Group, for these kind words – “Col. Ellis’ presentation exceeded our expectations and was exactly what our folks needed to hear: a message of hope, resiliency, […]

  • Live Event – Keynote Presentation and Booksigning

    Honored to share my leadership stories and experience at the 2025 Intentional Leadership Conference hosted by the Texas A&M Hollingsworth Center for Ethical Leadership. And, grateful for these words Associate Director, Col Kenneth Allison USAF (Ret) – “Lee Ellis—the Intentional Leadership Conference team and I thank you for sharing your time, insights, and experiences with […]

  • Live Event – Keynote Presentation and Booksigning

    What a great time at the Delray Aviators Event sharing my stories and leadership lessons with this group of pilots and professionals (and some golf, too). Grateful for their dedication and leadership in their respective spheres of influence. Would you like to learn more about Leading with Honor speaking and training services? Visit our Speaking […]

  • Live Event – Panel Discussion and Booksigning

    Atlanta GA GA, United States

    What a great time with friend and colleague, Jack Briggs, Maj Gen (Ret), EdD, and this special group of leaders as we discussed the “soft skills” of leadership—honor, resilience, courage, accountability, and working in community. We expounded on these principles and more from my book, ‘Leading with Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton’, and […]

  • Live Event – Leadership Development Training

    Thank you, Homestead Air Force Base, for your kind words regarding our recent leadership training event together – “Col Lee Ellis’ ‘Engage with Honor Workshop’ was an invaluable experience that prompted us to look closely at how our personality traits and leadership styles influence the way we operate and connect with others. His sessions reinforced […]

  • Live Event – Team Development Training

    Such a great time of training and development this past weekend with Col. Yogi Lebby USAF and his team at Tinker Air Force Base as they learn about each other and how to work better together. What a special group of leaders, and I'm grateful for their dedication and service. Keep leading with honor! Would […]