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May 17, 2020
On This Day in Leadership History, May 17th
On this day in leadership history in 2006, the U.S. aircraft carrier Oriskany was sunk about 24 miles off Pensacola Beach. It was the first vessel sunk under a Navy program to dispose of old warships by turning them into diving attractions. It was the largest man-made reef at the time of the sinking.
What’s the leadership lesson? Honorable leaders seek opportunities to adapt and use their ideas, services, and products in unique ways that can benefit others or society in general.
Aircraft Carrier USS Oriskany – War History Online
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May 15, 2020
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, May 15, 2020
Leadership courage is “leaning into the pain of your doubts and fears to do what you know is right event when it doesn’t feel natural or safe.” – Lee Ellis
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May 13, 2020
4 Quick Camaraderie Tips
What’s the one thing that leaders and teams want right now more than anything else? It was confirmed to me again recently during a distance learning webinar that we presented for over 100 participants. The most important thing they wanted was camaraderie—interaction with their buddies and friends”.
For us to improve our camaraderie leadership skills—especially as we work remotely—let’s adopt The C.A.R.E. Approach –
Connect and communicate. Connect with the heart- not just the head. Be intentional to reach out and communicate with an attitude and persona of enthusiasm, caring concern and support.
Affirm. Find something positive about the person that you have experienced and call it out. Set aside perfection and look for something such as unique talents, smiles, good words, timely responses, character, team contributions, etc.
Regard. This is somewhat subtle but extremely powerful. Make your attitude and countenance reflect a high regard for the person. Regard is about esteem and that is best communicated from a cognitive base, that is wrapped in warm emotions. For some this will be a stretch, but it may be the greatest gift you could give someone who is isolated and struggling with their self-image, lacking confidence, and insecure. The effort can pay huge dividends.
Encourage. What can you say to inspire, cheer, reassure, or boost this person? How can you let them know how valuable they are as a person, friend, teammate?
Please add your advice by posting your comments below.
Also, read the entire article on this topic – “How Leaders Do the C.A.R.E. Approach”
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May 12, 2020
FAQ on teaching children about honor
A Frequently Asked Question from Leading with Honor –
“How can I raise my children to be honorable when the culture seems to be going the opposite direction?”
Lee’s Answer –
“Walk the talk and share with them how hard it is to be honorable. And also, share the blessings it brings. Download a copy of the Honor Code and discuss each of the seven principles.
Explain why they are important and how you personally have struggled with them. Maybe take one week and discuss one per night after dinner.”
Read all Leading with Honor FAQs
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May 11, 2020
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Here’s just one testimonial – “The book moves the needle on the need for personal behavioral self-awareness to how you deal with different styles. Until now it has been hard to adapt that knowledge for disrupting how we lead, perform, and relate with each other.” — Raghu Misra, CEO and Founder of Wired2Perform, Jacksonville, FL
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May 10, 2020
On This Day in Leadership History, May 10th
On this day in leadership history in 1908, the first Mother’s Day observance took place during a church service in Grafton, West Virginia.
Happy Mother’s Day from Lee Ellis and the Leading with Honor Team!
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May 8, 2020
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, May 8, 2020
“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying” – Michael Jordan
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May 7, 2020
Video Coaching – “Lessons Learned on the Dangers of Isolation”
For Vietnam POWs, camaraderie was a link to survival during their crucible experience. Lee takes a lesson from this early experience to help leaders and teams today on how to build connection and camaraderie during increased isolation and remote work with the C.A.R.E. Approach.
Please watch his coaching message, and then add your comments below –
Also read the companion article this coaching clip – “How Leaders Do the C.A.R.E. Approach”
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May 5, 2020
You’re Invited – Lee Ellis Keynote Address
Join Lee on Wed May 13th @ 1pm ET as he gives a keynote address for the Cloud Conventions Telecommunications Virtual Trade Show.
Whether you’re a part of the telecommunications industry or not, you’re invited to register and participate.
Registration is free – please join us
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