Lee Ellis
Step back in time for a few minutes and join us in reviewing this fantastic video from The Nixon Foundation chronicling this year’s 40th Anniversary of the Vietnam POWs return home. You’ll love some of the archive footage that they’ve compiled, and you’ll likely learn something new about life and leadership, too. Please watch and […]
By Lee Ellis Take a moment to reflect back on 2013 and recall the parade of high profile leaders who have not taken responsibility for broken pledges (simply scan “leadership broken promises” in a web search). Can you see how natural and frequent it is to justify, redefine, or shift blame to others rather than […]
This interview article from Washington Business Journal blogger, Ingar Grev, confirms yet again that great leadership attributes are simple but not always easy. One of his quotes in the article below says, “The overwhelming majority of leaders I’ve seen [early in my career] were mediocre at best. There are a number of reasons…but primarily it’s […]
Does anyone not want a great reputation in their respective marketplace? What may be a secret for some leaders is that building reputation and results is directly tied to great leadership; and great leadership comes from men and women who are willing to be authentic, wise, courageous, character-focused, and humble. This is one of the […]
True Leaders are called to do many things–including sacrificially giving time, talent, and money to others. You can’t do it all, and you can’t give to every person or cause. But you can strategically choose to be generous to the people and organizations that have personal significance in your life. Giving keeps the focus off […]
How do spot authenticity in other people? This 90-second interview with author Bill George shares his thoughts on the attributes that he seeks when evaluating authenticity in others. Do you agree with his comments? Please share your perspective. Related Posts: How to Train Yourself to Make Character-Based Decisions How Do You Clearly Understand Your Personal […]
On Veteran’s Day, Lee had a great conversation with Chris Fabry on “Chris Fabry Live” Talk Radio. All leaders are faced with the opportunity to embrace of free yourself from bitterness. Hear his intimate thoughts on this topic as well as the top lessons learned that has helped guide his life and work. Are you […]
Editor’s Note: As we celebrate Veterans Day 2013, we asked Lee Ellis to share his thoughts on the importance of this observance and why its critical to keep them in our thoughts and prayers on a regular basis – “Often when I speak to large groups, I’ll ask for a show of hands of those […]
To successfully lead and develop a work team (or family, community, constituency, etc.), the first step is knowing yourself and courageously facing the leadership challenges in your personal growth, being authentic, and shedding away layers of protection that keep you from growing. This new infographic from human performance speaker and consultant, Lee Ellis, is an […]
By Lee Ellis “Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.” As we celebrate Veterans Day this month, it made me think about this quote from General Douglas MacArthur. For the most part, U.S. citizens are very respectful and enthusiastic about honoring the sacrifices of our military veterans. But do veterans (and older leaders) offer […]
Got any fellow leaders that aggressively try to dominate a conversation, meeting, event, or project? Maybe your dominating personality is a 5-year old at home! No names necessary—we all deal with this issue in life and work. Maybe, a subtle Courage Challenge card will help consider a better way to communicate with others. Learn more […]
Hear Lee’s latest interview on one of the top-rated talk radio programs in Alaska, The Glen Biegel Show, as he and Glen talk about character-based leadership and decision-making. One of the most important points that Lee says in the interview is that all leaders are tempted to make unethical decisions, but we must decide in […]
In our recent State of Leadership Survey, we ask the question “What industry seems to have the most competent, honorable leaders?” So far, the responses are – Business/Corporate (24%) Government/Politics (0%) Military (57%) Healthcare (3%) Education (16%). Do you agree with these results? Take 2 minutes to complete the anonymous State of Leadership survey, and […]
In case you missed this article earlier this year in Forbes Magazine on Hewlett-Packard CEO, Meg Whitman, it’s an interesting read. Gotta love the style of this former CEO that helped build the online behemoth, eBay. This quote from the article talks about her transition into HP – “So the new HP attitude starts at […]
Do you a have a clear picture of your natural strengths and struggles as a leader? If so, would you mind sharing your process how you’ve arrived at that point in your personal development and growth? If you’d like more insight, take the FREE Leading with Honor Assessment and get instant results that accurately show […]
Who needs this leadership message? We all do! We’re all have times when we’re trapped by limiting attitudes, mindsets, or circumstances that keep us from operating at our best (for ourselves and for others). Lee shares his unique thoughts and advice in the October 2013 edition of Speaker Magazine and draws a parallel in his […]
In this quick interview, author and human performance consultant, Lee Ellis, describes his definition of the word honor. It’s often associated with honoring someone else or giving others recognition; but Lee talks about the definition of embracing honor as a personal lifestyle and attitude. Is the concept of honor a tangible foundation for living and […]
“Is leadership something inborn or developed? If not, how do you develop leaders?” This is a question that Lee is frequently asked. Do you agree? Any additional insight from your experience? Lee’s Answer: “Every person has some inborn characteristics for good leadership, but not every person is inclined to want to lead. Some people are […]
When comparing industry sectors of Business, Government/Politics, Military, Healthcare, and Education, over 80% of survey respondents say that Government/Politics needs the most work in cultivating competent, honorable leaders. Is that a surprise to anyone? Take our State of Leadership Survey and share your voice on key leadership issues – thank you!
Author and leadership development consultant, Lee Ellis, had a great conversation yesterday on The Mike Huckabee Show. In it, Lee says that the missing leadership piece with the government shutdown (or any leadership situation where a stalemate occurs) is courage. It takes courage for any leader to get in there and find a solution rather […]