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July 1, 2021
Giving Back – Air Warrior Courage Foundation
One of Leading with Honor’s favorite nonprofit organizations in the Air Warrior Courage Foundation.
It was formed by military aviators to “care for our own,” their mission and focus is on active duty, guard, reserve, and retired military personnel and their families needing financial assistance for medical, educational, and other extraordinary expenses not covered by other military, veterans’, or charitable institutions.
Please learn more about their fantastic work – thank you
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June 29, 2021
Infographic – How to Build a Culture of Courageous Accountability
Free Infographic! A lack of positive accountability in personal and work relationships can be catastrophic for all involved. Want to know the 5 primary obstacles to accountability? This practical tool shows the lack of accountability, the obstacles, the 4C’s of making accountability a regular part of honorable leadership.
Check out it and post your comments and experience too – thank you
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June 28, 2021
Learn How to Lead Based on Differences
Every human is unique — and the best leaders know why this might be an advantage. Learn how embracing different talents and abilities, both our own and those of others, can lead to more effective leadership and success.
Grounded in statistical research and supported by data from millions of clients and more than 45 years of workplace experience, Lee Ellis and Hugh Massie reveal their personal stories and experience on how they’ve successfully helped organizations achieve their goals by applying practical insights on human design.
Order your copy – additional discounts available for bulk orders.“…There are few that have made significant strides on making ‘knowing yourself’ operational and real as Lee and Hugh have in this marvelous book. Reading this book is a compelling adventure. If you follow the path, you will change for the better!” – Richard Boyatzis, Co-author of the international best seller, Primal Leadership and the new Helping People Change
“This is the book that I have longed for during my decades in managing talent. Having seen the positive impact of DNA Behavior on my teams, this is a must-read for leaders who desire to build strong teams by accelerating natural talents in an authentic and lasting way.” – Belva White, CPA, MBA, Vice President for Finance & Treasury, Emory University
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The Elmer’s Glue for Better Organizational Development
It takes work to gain clarity by communicating and over-communicating to get alignment. In my 30 years of work in the art and science of natural behavioral assessment, it’s a distinct characteristic that clarity doesn’t come naturally for many leaders not to mention the variety of behavioral profile types on your team that hear and process information differently.
Here’s a gold nugget that also connects us back to communications. But this time, the bottom line is more about listening:
Knowledge is powerful.Knowledge shared is more powerful.Knowledge from the people in the company who touch it every day is the most powerful of all.Strategic listening is not a natural, common practice among busy senior leaders because it requires time and patience and a positive belief in the power and capacity of others. And like all the other great leadership attributes, it also requires the rare leadership combination of confidence and humility that few of us naturally have.
Great leaders know and proactively get input from their people. We’ve discussed some common reasons why this is not easy, but you should reflect objectively on your own personal situation. The bottom line is that leaders need a plan to understand yourself and your natural strengths and struggles, and we use the Leadership Behavior DNA behavioral assessment in our training and consulting for this purpose.
Read and watch the entire coaching article on this topic – “How Leaders Are Boosting Their Team Productivity”
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June 27, 2021
Leadership History Lesson for June 27th
Today, we celebrate and remember H. Ross Perot’s birthday. He was born on this day in 1930 and passed away on July 9, 2019.
Perot became heavily involved in the Vietnam War POW/MIA issue, arguing that hundreds of American servicemen were left behind in Southeast Asia after the Vietnam War. He also continued to be a faithful and enthusiastic supporter of Vietnam POWs after they returned home.
H. Ross Perot – Wikipedia
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June 25, 2021
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, June 25, 2021
“Direction not intention determines your destination.” – Andy Stanley
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June 24, 2021
Coaching Clip – Finding the Courage to Create Change
Perhaps you’re delaying the need to make a courageous personal or professional decision. Or maybe you’re a next gen leader who’s delaying that education or career choice.
In this archive Leading with Honor Coaching Clip, Lee gives us advice on finding the courage to create change. Please watch and be encouraged –
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June 23, 2021
Latest Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf – “Breaking Ice and Breaking Glass”
The Latest Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf – “Breaking Ice and Breaking Glass: Leading in Uncharted Waters” by Sandra Stosz (Ret), Vice Admiral. In this excellent book, she draws upon her 40 years of extensive experience and wisdom directing mostly all-male teams in front-line leadership positions to provide tools that will help leaders, particularly those at the middle level, reach their goals and succeed.
Character-centered, proven leadership principles emerge from Admiral Stosz’s engaging, personal stories that teach leaders how to find, and then become, an inspiring mentor; implement effective diversity, inclusion, and equity programs; successfully lead in an ever-changing environment, and much more.
Please read more about it on the GoodReads website.If you’ve read this book, please post your review below – thank you
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June 22, 2021
Leading with Honor FAQ – New Career
A Leading with Honor FAQ – “The Class of 2021 is heading to begin their post-secondary education or enter the workforce. What specific recommendations do you have for them as they embark on this lifetime of leadership?”
Lee Ellis’ Answer – “Be clear about your principles of integrity and character and battle to live accordingly. It will take courage, so learn to lean into your doubts and fears to do what you know is right. Know yourself, accept yourself, and be authentic. Be humble so you can always be learning and growing. Be confident so you can be authentic. The most important attributes of a good leader come from a healthy individual—someone who is real, authentic, and humble yet self-confident.
If you spend time worrying about yourself or your competition, rather than just doing your job really well, that’s not healthy. Self-doubt, feelings of insufficiency and false pride cause a person to be self-focused, which undermines one’s judgment and performance.
Know yourself, and know what you’re committed to, and don’t be afraid to keep your commitments and do what you know is honorable. If you do that, you’re probably going to do well.”
Read more FAQs Here
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June 20, 2021
Leadership History Lesson for June 20th
On this day in leadership history in 1782, the U.S. Congress approved the Great Seal of the United States.
What’s the leadership lesson? As an honorable leader, what’s the visual image for the important work that you’re doing? Choose something that inspires and educates others.
Great Seal of the United States – Wikipedia
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