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June 5, 2020
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, June 5, 2020
“It’s important to remember that quick decisions mean nothing if a leader can’t thoughtfully communicate his or her plan in a way that energizes others.” – Lee Ellis
Read the entire article on this topic – “2 Ways Honorable Leaders Can Adapt Quickly”
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June 4, 2020
Gaining courage in Challenging Conversations – Free Tool
Have you seen examples where people have had trouble communicating with each other lately? How do you gain courage for those challenging conversations without withdrawing or dominating?
The key is stay engaged and communicate with respect, love, confidence, yet humility. Leading with Honor has the perfect tool to help you called the Courage Challenge Card.
Download your free copy or purchase copies for your entire team – check it out below with our compliments
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June 2, 2020
Free Webinar Replay – “How to Improve Team Performance with Courageous Accountability and Natural Behavior”
Some leaders and team members are having success working remotely, while others are floundering. Besides having a strong work ethic, the natural behaviors of individuals play a vital role in understanding and knowing how to lead, build trust, and hold them accountable in a positive way.
In this new webinar with Hugh Massie and Lee Ellis, they helped us discover how to discern and use natural behavior as a tool for improving results and performance. A free download tool was provided during this event.
Please register at this Zoom Webinar Link and watch the free, on-demand recording.
This content of this webinar was based on their new book, Leadership Behavior DNA: Discovering Natural Talents and Managing Differences. See more details below, and purchase your copy from your favorite book retailer –
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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 discount 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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Video Coaching – “Adapting Your Leadership to Fit All Situations”
Many times, leaders know that they need to adapt their communication and decision-making process depending on any given situation, but they may not know how to do it. In this new leadership coaching clip, Leading with Honor President, Lee Ellis, gives us a simple yet effective model that will any leader adapt regardless of the need or challenge.
Please watch his coaching message, and then add your comments below –
Also, read the entire coaching article on this topic – “2 Ways Honorable Leaders Can Adapt Quickly”
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June 1, 2020
2 Ways Honorable Leaders Can Adapt Quickly
In the childhood fable, The Tortoise and the Hare, the story ends with “slow and steady wins the race.” Does it really? As leaders, we’ve been bombarded the last few months with fast changes that require the ability to adapt quickly. It’s in seasons like this one that steady and consistent are our foes.
And like Leading with Honor coaches leaders every day, human nature is that our default habits and choices are heavily driven by our natural behavior.
“Like a 100-car freight train operating on Newton’s first law of motion, most leaders don’t change direction easily. Inertia is natural, but adaptation is often essential.” [Tweet This]
Adapting Early in Life
When I arrived at the Hanoi Hilton POW camp, it was clear that my fellow comrades and I would have to adapt—but after a year or so, prison life eventually became the norm. Daily decisions were few and far between. Then after our release many years later, we had to quickly adapt again—fortunately, this shift was easier and more pleasant for the most part.
For me, the most challenging shift was having to make many small decisions each day. Freedom and the choices available in life and especially shopping for endless options like cereal or toiletries was stressful. l finally decided on a philosophy of “just pick one, and if you don’t like it don’t buy it again”.
Watch my coaching clip on adapting in leadership to give you more insight:
Now as we’re approaching a shift back to the old normal, we must consider some areas where the old normal won’t work well. Most leaders know that they must adapt to changing situations as well as the unique natural behaviors of others, but they don’t know how.
Here are two models that can serve you well in that process –
Model #1 – The OODA Loop
In leadership, like most areas of life, it’s unwise to adapt by just leaping into the unknown. Instead, it’s best to be more intentional. The OODA Loop was developed by John Boyd, a physics minded fighter pilot instructor back in the 1960s, at the Air Force’s Fighter Weapons School (think Top Gun). OODA is an acronym for Observe, Orient, Decide and Act.
Its original application was to help fighter pilots make good on-the-spot decisions in the stress of aerial combat. Over time, it’s proven a good way to become intentional for adapting—especially when you are operating in a rapidly changing environment that you can’t control.
Here are some questions to ask on each step of this loop –
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In the first step, Observe, this is the time to gather relevant information and data. Then it moves to Orient which is about connecting the dots and reflecting on the options and challenges. Continuing clockwise, Decide is based on opportunities, needs, and resources. And finally, we must develop a plan and Act to execute the plan. Obviously, in an aerial dogfight, this is all done in seconds. But in most situations, the goal is to have a process that will help you be intentional and wise about moving to action.
Model #2 – The Courageous Accountability Model
“It’s important to remember that quick decisions mean nothing if a leader can’t thoughtfully communicate his or her plan in a way that energizes others.” [Tweet This]
Barking orders is an old school method of leading, and it will no longer work in our current work culture.
Once the decision is made and you’re ready to act, follow the four steps on the right side of our Courageous Accountability Model 
to be a well-rounded, honorable leader.
This is also designed to be a cyclical model where a leader will repeat these steps on a regular basis –
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Clarify
Make sure that mission, vision, values, policies, and guidelines are clear.
Make sure people understand what outcomes are expected and what resources and ground rules are in place. Solicit questions and listen to make sure people see the same picture.
Connect
Know your people’s unique talents (strength/struggles) and manage each person uniquely.
Connect with the heart by making people feel valued and important.
Collaborate
Develop a proactive mindset about collaboration. Welcome it; support it.
Dialogue as needed and provide ongoing feedback to encourage and correct.
Closeout
Celebrate successes.
Confront problem issues with confidence and humility.
Critique the process for continual improvement.
The Drive to Confidently Adapt
If history can teach us anything, it’s that we must constantly adapt, especially when there are major shifts in economics or the culture. We’re having both right now, so get ready to adapt quickly yet confidently by having tools or models that can guide you.
Following these two models will give you a process of intentionality that will greatly increase your likelihood of success. Please try them and let us know how they work for you. Others would love to hear your experience.
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Study This Model with Your Team
[image error]Did you know for teams that are more engaged and understand their role and value, there is substantially less staff turnover.
The new “Engage with Honor Group Training Guide” can help train your entire team by learning the Courageous Accountability Model.
Learn more and download a free sample in the Leading with Honor Store.
Special savings packages available.
Learn How to Lead Based on Differences
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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 discount 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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Tomorrow! New Distance Learning Event
Join us on Tuesday, Jun 2, 2020 11:00 AM ET on “How to Improve Team Performance by Applying Courageous Accountability and Natural Behavior” – free registration link below.
Hugh Massie and Lee Ellis help us discover how to discern and use natural behavior as a tool for improving results and performance. This is a critically important tactic now more than ever.
Register to Attend or Receive the Post-Event Zoom Recording
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May 31, 2020
On This Day in Leadership History, May 31st
Today is Normal Vincent Peale’s birthday, an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.
Here’s just a brief clip where Presidents Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, and others share about his influence and impact on millions of people around the world as a thought leader –
Norman Vincent Peale – Wikipedia
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May 29, 2020
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, May 29, 2020
“No matter how busy you are, when you notice that someone is doing a great job, always take the time to tell them so.” – unknown
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May 28, 2020
The Latest Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf – “Helping People Change”
The Latest Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf – “Helping People Change: Coaching with Compassion for Lifelong Learning and Growth” by Richard Boyatzis, Melvin L. Smith, and Ellen Van Oosten.
In this brand new book, the authors use rich and moving real-life stories, as well as decades of original published research on coaching and helping relationships, to show how coaching others around their dreams and visions–what they call “coaching with compassion”–opens people up to thinking creatively, helps them learn and grow in meaningful ways, and motivates them to sustain that growth far into the future.
Be sure and check out this excellent resource on the Good Reads website. Already have it? Please post your comments and reviews below –
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May 27, 2020
Space X Launch and Leadership Reminder
What an exciting day! The Space X inaugural live crew launches into space. Although they were hesitant about space travel again after the space shuttle program was cancelled, their motto regarding this new space travel opportunity – “We don’t quit.”
Great reminder for honorable leaders! Watch this clip:
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