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July 22, 2020
Measuring the Return on Character – Does It Work?
When we hear about unethical public figures or executives whose careers have gone down in flames, it’s sadly unsurprising. Hubris and greed have a way of catching up with people, who then lose the power and wealth they’ve so fervently pursued. But is the opposite also true? Do highly principled leaders and their organizations perform especially well?
Check out the answers in the Harvard Business Review article and post your thoughts below too –
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July 21, 2020
The Five A’s of Aviator Personality
Here’s a Leadership Behavior Question – ever wonder the type of military pilot that’s protecting our skies? Or do you naturally have what it takes to fill this role?
Using a sample of 376 retired military aviators, RPWs and controls (a control group of Naval aviators that matched the age/experience of the RPW group), personality test data identified the following components of what has previously been described as “The Right Stuff:”
Adventurousness
Aggression*
Affiliation
Achievement
Adaptability
*This term aggression above, is what we would call Assertiveness.
Do you agree? Please post your thoughts and comments on this topic –
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July 20, 2020
Leadership Behavior DNA Game Show – Your Invitation
Knowledge of human behavior means nothing if you can’t apply it in day-to-day relationships. Join this fun and educational webinar where we’ll use a fast-paced game show format to walk through real-life scenarios. How can colleagues Tom and Jen better manage their differences? How do you fix a team that’s out of balance? Several prizes will also be given away for those attend.
Register here
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July 19, 2020
On This Day in Leadership History, July 19th
On this day in leadership history in 1985, Christa McAuliffe of New Hampshire was chosen to be the first schoolteacher to ride aboard the space shuttle. She died with six others when the Challenger exploded the following year.
What’s the leadership lesson? Even when not knowing the future, honorable leaders choose courage and some risk to advance in their areas of strength.
Christa McAuliffe – Wikipedia
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July 17, 2020
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, July 17, 2020
“When confronted with a crisis or challenge, the natural tendency of most humans is to either withdraw or dominate. As honorable leaders, we must choose to engage.” – Lee Ellis
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July 16, 2020
Fill-in-the-Blank – “One of the best ways to…”
Fill-in-the-Blank – “One of the best ways to lead a racially diverse team is to_____________________________.”
Please post your answer below – thank you!
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July 15, 2020
Quick Communication Solution for Challenging Moments
When confronted with a crisis or challenge, the natural tendency of most humans is to either try to withdraw or dominate. About 40% of the population naturally lean toward dominating, while the other 40% tends toward withdrawing from conflict altogether. Though there are times to have heated discussions or withdraw and reflect, they only work when there is high trust.
So, what do we do when high trust isn’t present? Honorable leaders must choose to engage.
Below is the Leadership Engagement Model that my team and I use everyday in leadership coaching and development, and it’s just as effective when having a dialogue about race relations or managing differences in others:
During this time, we can’t withdraw as leaders. I want to challenge you to try this approach—courageously engage in dialogue and truly listen to the perspectives and experiences of those who have a different color skin.
Remember, this small but powerful Leadership Engagement Model is available on the Courage Challenge Card. It’s available as a free download on this website. And be sure to post your advice and experience below.
Also, read the entire article on this topic – “How Leaders Can Engage Dialogue in Race Relations”
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July 14, 2020
The Leadership Behavior DNA Game Show – Learn and Win Prizes
New Online Event – Join Lee Ellis on July 28th – Register below
Knowledge of human behavior means nothing if you can’t apply it in day-to-day relationships. Join this fun and educational webinar where we’ll use a fast-paced game show format to walk through real-life scenarios. How can colleagues Tom and Jen better manage their differences? How do you fix a team that’s out of balance? Several prizes will also be given away for those attend.
Register Here
Can’t attend? Receive the event recording when you register.
Content presented during this event comes from the new book by Lee Ellis and Hugh Massie entitled “Leadership Behavior DNA: Discovering Natural Talents and Managing Differences.”
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July 13, 2020
Engage as a Team in this Self-Study Training Course
If you want your team on the same page as it relates working and communicating in a positive accountability culture, this training guide provides everything you need to lay a great foundation.
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July 12, 2020
On This Day in Leadership History, July 12th
On this day in leadership history in 1862, the U.S. Congress authorized the Medal of Honor. There have been 3,525 Medals of Honor awarded to 3,506 individuals since the decoration’s creation, with over 40% awarded for actions during the American Civil War.
What’s the leadership lesson? Honorable leaders intentionally find ways to recognize, affirm and honor their team members.
Medal of Honor – Wikipedia
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