Speaking
Lee Ellis, CSP is a world-renowned leadership coach and public speaker.
Available for your next speaking engagement, Lee is equipped with his vast knowledge of human behavior, leadership and personality assessment training and understanding of corporate best-practices.
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Industry Clients and Presentations
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Keynote Topics
- Leading with Honor® (based on his award-winning book about his POW experience)
- Engage with Honor® (based on his award-winning book about the Courageous Accountability Model)
- Leadership Engagement: Initiate, Collaborate, Negotiate, and Celebrate
- Trust: The Foundation for All Relationships and the Glue for Successful Teams
- The Three Fundamentals of Successful Leadership: Character, Courage, and Commitment
- Becoming a Balanced Leader (Mission and People, Confidence and Humility, Visionary and Practical, Bold and Cautious)
- Understand Human Behavior for Self and Others (Talents, Strengths and Struggles)
Speaking Fees
Lee’s virtual presentation fees range from $5,500-10,000, his on-site presentation fees range from $21,000-25,000 (inquire about adjusted rates for military, government and first-responders).
In addition to determining Lee’s availability for your event date, we will also evaluate the purpose and scope of your event.
Biographical Information

Lee Ellis is Founder and President of Leading with Honor® and FreedomStar Media®. He is an award-winning author, leadership coach, and expert presenter in the areas of leadership, teambuilding, and human performance. His past clients include Fortune 500 senior executives and C-Level leaders in telecommunications, healthcare, military, and other business sectors.
For his wartime service in Vietnam, he was awarded two Silver Stars, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star with Valor device, the Purple Heart, and POW Medal. Lee resumed his Air Force career, serving in command of a flying squadron and leadership development organizations before retiring as a colonel.
Lee has a BA in History and a MS in Counseling and Human Development. He is a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College and the Air War College. He has authored or co-authored seven books on leadership and career development.
Lee and his wife Mary reside in the Atlanta GA area and have four grown children and six grandchildren.
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What Others Are Saying
These are just a few endorsements from our clients. Read more than 60 speaking endorsements.
“Wow did we have a great night! Lee’s message was spot on. Many people were quoting and referencing him all week…he was outstanding and inspiring.”
“Thank you once again for an exceptional presentation. The enthusiastic response from our board members—many of whom gathered around you afterward—spoke volumes. Throughout the evening, you were met with sincere praise, with several attendees calling your message the highlight of the event. Your words truly resonated and arrived at just the right moment.”
“Recently, Lee Ellis facilitated a leadership training event for 35 rather independent company managers, and I can speak on behalf of all our managers who were present in the meeting that each had a very enriching moment with valuable practical take away in several ways.”
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