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National Vietnam War Veterans Day

We couldn���t let this day go by without recognizing National Vietnam Veterans Day. The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration honors all Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, regardless of location.

We remember you and honor you today.

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Captured by Love Wisdom for Today, March 28, 2025

���What is the secret to staying married���happily married���for 47 years? The very first step is to find someone who is a great fit values-wise.��� ��� Bill & Suzy Bailey

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#Romance #Lovestory #Military #marriagegoals #Resilience #VietnamPOW #Courage #Passion #CapturedbyLove #LoveLessons

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Lincoln Leadership Attributes ��� A Case Study

Free Case Study – after surveying hundreds of leaders about President Abraham Lincoln���s leadership ability to achieve great results amidst unbearably difficult circumstances, there were some tangible leadership attributes that rose to the top in Lee���s research. Leading with Honor���s ���Leadership Balance Case Study��� examines the unique results vs. relationships balance of this famous presidential leaders in U.S. history.

Please download your copy and post your comments below on this topic.��

 

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Latest Book Recommendation ��� ���Crucial Conversations���

The Latest Leadership Recommendation from Lee���s Bookshelf ��� ���Crucial Conversations��� by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler

When stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong, you have three choices: Avoid a crucial conversation and suffer the consequences; handle the conversation badly and suffer the consequences; or discover how to communicate best when it matters most. A great read for every leader���if you���ve already read this book, please post your review below.

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Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, March 21, 2025

���Beyond your team or employer���s mission, make a conscious decision about your personal mission too.��� ��� Lee Ellis

 

#courage #leadership #accountability #employeeengagement #leadershipbehavior #teamdevelopment #buildingculture #keynotespeaker

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FAQ on Accountability in an Old Business Culture

Leading with Honor FAQ ��� ���We have had an old style ���nice��� culture for a long time and as we start implementing accountability for higher standards folks are balking and doing a lot of whining. How can we handle this?���

 

Lee���s Answer ��� ���I���ve seen this firsthand in several companies, so I know what you are talking about. First, you have to almost expect this since no one likes change���and especially when they feel it tightening down on their old ways and habits. It���s hard, and some people are just not able to make the change. I believe in giving people choices.

���If they can perform to reasonable standards and not complain, then they can stay���with the understanding that they will have to adapt to the changes in technology and processes that may come. If they want promotions and incentive pay raises, they must pick up the pace. Realistically, it takes about ten years to completely change the culture in an old line company, especially where they have been a protected monopoly like a utility company.���

 

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5 Simple Ways to Stay Resilient Everyday

Regardless of the generation that you belong to, the research data shows that our psychological and cultural challenges are growing at an incremental rate���so much so that the word ���resilience��� is popping up more and more. But there���s hope too. Here are a few points that I���ve observed personally and with my fellow Vietnam POW brothers about resilience ���

 

Faith was crucial. When you lose control over your life and the enemy can torture you and even kill you, you must learn to look up and pray. Our spiritual faith gave us a hopeful reality that there was a bigger plan. We were committed to our mission. Our goal to resist, stay connected, and serve with honor was at the top of our list. Commitment is essential. Beyond your team or employer���s mission, make a conscious decision about your personal mission too. Our leaders set an amazing example of resilience. They were tortured and in isolation more than most of us and they always bounced back and stayed positive. They set the example, and we were inspired by their resilience and positive belief in our future. We stayed connected with others. To overcome isolation, we took great risks to communicate and stay connected to our teammates. Leaders should over-communicate to stay connected. We stayed positive. We believed that someday we would go home and that kept us from shutting down and giving up. Intentional positivity provides the fuel and energy needed to push through challenges.

 

Choose to Believe

I���ve learned from my experiences as a POW and in more than fifty years of freedom, that believing in yourself, your mission, your leaders and your teammates is essential for resilience. Please post your comments and experience below, too. LE

 

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A CEO���s Three Most Pressing Concerns and How to Solve Them All

A CEO, or more generally, the top leadership in any organization, typically grapples with three critical challenges ��� (1) Driving Growth and Revenue (2) Managing Talent and Culture, and (3) Ensuring Strategic and Operational Efficiency.

What���s the common element (and secret) to success in these areas? Friend and colleague Sam Silverstein, shares his wisdom in this article on his website ��� please read and post your thoughts below.

 

 

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Leadership History Lesson for March 16th

On this day in leadership history in 1995, NASA astronaut Norman Thagard became the first American to visit the Russian space station Mir.

What���s the leadership lesson? Honorable leaders know the value of being open to cooperating with competitors for the greater good of society. Look for positive ways to connect with your competitors.

Norman Thagard – Wikipedia

 

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Today is POW Homecoming Day

Today is the 52nd anniversary of my homecoming from the Vietnam POW Camps. Every year is a reason to celebrate with my brothers and the overwhelming support that we received at home (and continue to receive today). Please let our experience remind you that you can be victorious over your battles too.

“How did we resist, survive, and endure the POW experience? If I had to sum it up in two words���we believed.” ��� Lee Ellis

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Lee Ellis Maxwell AFB on return from Vietnam. Photo courtesy of Lee Ellis.

Lee Ellis Homecoming Parade March 1973 Commerce GA. Photo courtesy of Lee Ellis.

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#courage #leadership #accountability #employeeengagement #leadershipbehavior #teamdevelopment #buildingculture #keynotespeaker

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