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October 18, 2020
Today in Leadership History for October 18th
On this day in leadership history in 1943, the first broadcast of “Perry Mason” was presented on CBS Radio. The show went to TV in 1957.
What’s the leadership lesson? Unlike Perry Mason, it’s highly unrealistic for honorable leaders to assume that they’ll win every time. Truth and character are more important.
Perry Mason – Wikipedia
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October 16, 2020
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, October 16, 2020
“Courage isn’t having the strength to go on. It is going on when you don’t have strength.” – Napoleon Bonaparte
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October 15, 2020
Free Webinar Replay on Adaptive Leadership
In this latest interactive webinar series, Lee Ellis and Hugh Massie were joined by –
Donna Peters, Founder of The Me-Suite, Faculty & Leadership Coach at Emory MBA, and former Senior Partner and Accenture, and
Ralph de le Vega, Chairman of the De La Vega group, former Vice Chairman of AT&T Inc., and the author of Obstacles Welcome.
Together, they covered a few of the most discussed leadership topics right now including –
how to strategically and quickly adapt
how to effectively navigate change management, and
how to increase positive morale in teams and organizations.
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Biography Clip – Johnny Cash
In this 1-minute Biography clip, singer and musician Johnny Cash explains how a life experience shaped how he wrote music.
A great reminder for all honorable leaders to allow life experiences to help shape and inspire how to live and work for the good of themselves and those around them!
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October 14, 2020
7 Tips to Win with the Truth (not Lies)
Having a competitive spirit is usually a positive attribute in our culture. Whether in work, life, or play, we’re hard-wired to face competition with strength, tenacity, and the goal of winning. It’s the American way, but unfortunately, for many, winning has become the supreme, all-important goal—event at the expense of truth!
Having a very specific code of conduct in the POW camps provided a powerful and unifying force. Based on that experience, we at Leading with Honor have developed seven principles to clarify honorable behavior for all citizens and especially leaders.
Tell the truth even when it’s difficult. Avoid duplicity and deceitful behavior.
Treat others with dignity and respect. Take the lead and operate by the Golden Rule.
Keep your word and your commitments. Ask for relief sooner than later if necessary.
Be ethical. Operate within the laws of the land, the guidelines of your profession, and the values that you proclaim.
Act with responsibility, do your duty, and be accountable. Own your mistakes, and work to make things better in the future.
Be courageous. Lean into the pain of your fears to do what you know is right even when it feels unnatural or uncomfortable.
Stay attuned to your spiritual core, your conscience, and your deepest intuitions. Listen for wisdom about honor, ethics, and courage.
Download a free copy of these tips that is suitable for posting or framing in your office. What do you think would happen to our society if we all did our best to follow these seven short principles of honor? Don’t underestimate the power of a few honorable people to make a significant difference in our culture. Make a commitment to do your part as leaders in effecting positive change and expect results from your efforts.
Now, read the entire article on this topic entitled “Deceit and Duplicity – The Two Headed Monster of Politics“
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October 13, 2020
Crisp, Clear & Direct Communication Is An Imperative
Here it is again from our friend and leadership expert, Stuart Levine, about the importance of communication (and over-communicating) in day-to-day work.
The pandemic caused a dramatic increase in the number of off-site workers from 31% of U.S. employees in mid-March to more than twice that number in mid-May 2020 (65%), according to Gallup. Many organizations moved 90% or more of their staff to a work-from-home environment. Over 100 million people are now working outside of the office.
Check out his article to help sharpen your communication skills, and post your advice on this post, too –
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October 11, 2020
Today in Leadership History for October 11th
On this day in leadership history in 1939, U.S. President Roosevelt was presented with a letter from Albert Einstein that urged him to develop the U.S. atomic program rapidly.
What’s the leadership lesson? What area of expertise do you have to help advise other leaders? Be generous with the knowledge and experience that you’ve been given to help others.
Albert Einstein Letter – Wikipedia
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October 9, 2020
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, October 9, 2020
“Lies, half-truths and distortions are what leaders do when their ideas are not good enough to win votes.” – Lee Ellis
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October 8, 2020
Coaching Clip: When a Competitive Spirit Gets Out of Hand
Having a competitive spirit is usually a positive attribute in our culture. But when it’s the all-important goal at the expense of truth, it reminds of my Vietnam POW captors.
Watch my 4-minute coaching clip to see how honorable leaders can combat this dangerous trend.
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Also, read the entire article on this topic – “Deceit and Duplicity – The Two Headed Monster of Politics”
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An FAQ on Modern Day Courage
A Leading with Honor FAQ – “In your book Engage with Honor, you highlight values such as character and courage. Please expand on the importance of these principles for modern-day leaders and why having courage is so important.”
Lee Ellis’ Answer – “In my book, Engage with Honor: Building a Culture of Courageous Accountability, I do share three key attributes that set our POW Camp leaders apart and enabled them to suffer and sacrifice while inspiring the rest of us. They are –
Character – They knew right from wrong; they embraced the military Code of Conduct for POWs as the standard. Have you clarified what you stand for? What are your non-negotiables?
Courage – They consistently suffered torture and humiliation to do their duty, live up to the Code, and set the example for the rest of us. Do you cave in to your doubts and fears, or do you “lean in” to them to keep your commitments, make tough decisions, and do what’s right?
Commitment – They did not waiver. They were beaten down, but they bounced back time and again. They believed in their mission, and they were loyal to our cause. Do you remain faithful to your values, and do you stay the course to achieve your goals?
If you’re growing in these three C’s, you’ll be leading by example—showing others what an honorable leader looks like. You don’t have to be perfect, but you can be authentically vulnerable and transparent, honestly admitting your mistakes and correcting back to course. This leadership philosophy attracts and inspires followers everywhere—not just in POW camps.”
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