Why Should a Leader Be Generous? What’s the Benefit? Read More…
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. […]
How to Spot Authenticity in Other Leaders – 90-Second Video Clip from Bill George
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 […]
Leadership and Overcoming Bitterness – Listen to This Conversation
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 […]
Why Veterans Day is Important for All Leaders and Citizens – Please Read
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 […]
Your Freedom in Leadership—Where Are You? New Checklist to Evaluate Personal Growth
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 […]
3 Ways That Older Leaders Can Renew Their Value
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 […]
Got any Fellow Leaders that Aggressively Dominate? Try This.
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 […]
How to Train Yourself to Make Character-Based Decisions
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 […]
What Industry Seems to Have the Most Competent, Honorable Leaders? Read More
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 […]
Interesting Article on HP CEO, Meg Whitman, and Her Unique Leadership Style
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 […]
How Do You Clearly Understand Your Personal Leadership Strengths and Struggles?
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 […]
Free Your Mind Beyond Your Circumstances – A Hopeful Message to Leaders
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 […]
Is “Honor” Giving Recognition to Others, or A Personal Attitude and Lifestyle? Watch and Listen
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 […]
FAQ – “Is leadership something inborn or developed? If not, how do you develop leaders?” Read the Answer and Share Your Opinion
“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 […]
Early Leadership Survey Results – Over 80% Believe This Fact – See Enclosed
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 […]
The Key to Breaking a Stalemate in Life and Business – Listen Now
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 […]
What’s the Root Issue of the Government Shutdown? Notes from the Cliff
(Editor’s Note: Back in January 2013, Lee posted this article when our government was discussing the possibility of a shutdown. Here we are a few months later, and now the […]
What’s Keeping Today’s Leaders from Making the Right Decisions? Listen and Share Your Opinion
In this new radio interview on KCMO Talk Radio, Lee Ellis makes this statement – “What we’re seeing in every area of society are leaders that aren’t willing to make […]
5 Steps to Help Obama (or Any Leader) Regain Leadership Confidence
Original OpEd Published by TheHill.com Regardless of your personal vote and support of Barack Obama and his policies, he is our President and Commander in Chief. He sets our foreign […]
Quitting is Not An Option: How to Get Up One More Time Personally and Professionally
Last month, “How the Mighty Fall” by author Jim Collins was a recommended read from Lee’s bookshelf. Now, check out this insightful article on the same topic. Have you been, […]