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December 30, 2019
NEW YEAR, new (and improved) skill sets
NEW YEAR, new (and improved) skill sets… No matter your management style, learning to recognize and better manage #differences is the key to building a winning culture and improved productivity. New book (official launch Jan. 7) “Leadership Behavior DNA: Discovering Natural Talents and Managing Differences” fits the bill. (Book link in bio and below.)
#DNABehavior’s #HughMassie and #LeadingWithHonor’s #LeeEllis ground the book in statistical research + data from millions of clients and more than 45 years of workplace experience.
www.LeadershipBehaviorDNA.com/Book
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December 29, 2019
On This Day in Leadership History, December 29th
On this day in leadership history in 1937, Babe Ruth returned to baseball as the new manager of the Class D, De Land Reds of the Florida State League. Ruth had retired from baseball in 1935.
What’s the leadership lesson? There are thousands of honorable leaders who still need to share their wisdom and experience with current and future leaders. How can you contribute?
Babe Ruth – Biography
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December 27, 2019
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, December 27, 2019
“If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.” – Jim Rohn
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December 25, 2019
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from Lee Ellis and the Leading with Honor Team!
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December 23, 2019
Christmas in the Vietnam POW Camps – A Look Back
During this special time of gift-giving, today’s extended post is an excerpt from the chapter on “Clarify Your Culture” in Leading with Honor.
We wish you a peaceful and joyful Christmas season from Lee Ellis and FreedomStar Media –
“The day I received my first package from home is a case in point. As the guards spread the already opened, thoroughly searched contents of the prescribed “six-pound package” before me on the table, I stared longingly at the food items, vitamins, warm socks, and pictures of my family. I had been in captivity for two and a half years, so naturally I was tingling with excitement and anticipation. This package from home promised to be better than the best Christmas present I’d ever received. Yet the experience was tainted by the smirk on the camp officer’s face as he affected an attitude of kindness and concern, as though he were my favorite uncle. As I started to pick up my stuff, he told me I must first sign a receipt. I scanned the document hurriedly and noticed the following sentence: “In accordance with the humane and lenient policy of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam [DRV], I have been allowed to receive a package from my family.”
I had heard through our covert communications that there would be a receipt of some sort, and that it would probably be okay to sign it. But now I felt trapped in an agonizing ethical dilemma. I coveted that package; it was the first connection with my family in more than two years. However, only a few months earlier we had been through some very harsh treatment during which two of my cellmates had been singled out for torture. The statement on the receipt wasn’t true, and I feared it could be used for propaganda. I had to make a choice between my comfort and my conscience.
When I refused to sign the receipt, the officer picked up the package and told the guard to take me to my cell. Many of the men in the camp, including my cellmates—whom I considered to be exceptionally brave and honorable men—signed the receipt. Their actions were within the policies and boundaries of our culture, and I didn’t judge them. Besides, I had seen them sacrifice often for the team, and I totally trusted their commitment. My next package arrived six months later with goodies similar to the first one. But this time there was a special, unexpected bonus: the receipt no longer had a statement about ‘the lenient and humane treatment’ of the DRV. How sweet it was!
Our POW mission statement captured the essence of our culture in the three simple and powerful words: Return with Honor. This short phrase provided both a vision and a bond that kept us aligned toward one goal. Framed by the Code of Conduct and shaped by wise leaders, our culture guided and protected us through the dark and difficult years, until we could emerge into the light of freedom at the end of the war.”
LE
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December 22, 2019
On This Day in Leadership History, December 22nd
On this day in leadership history in 1864 during the American Civil War, Union Gen. William T. Sherman sent a message to U.S. President Lincoln from Georgia. The message read, “I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the city of Savannah.”
What’s the leadership lesson? When honorable leaders strive to get results, they also balance nurturing healthy relationships. You have to do both.
Sherman’s March to the Sea – Wikipedia
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December 20, 2019
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, December 20, 2019
“To be content with what we possess is the greatest and most secure of riches.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero
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December 19, 2019
Lee Ellis FAQ – Lessons Learned?
A Leading with Honor Frequently Asked Question –
“During the Vietnam War, after 53 missions in enemy territory, your plane was hit. You managed to parachute to safety but landed in a field of Vietnamese snipers and were captured, subsequently being held prisoner for more than five years.
What lessons did you learn from such an adverse situation?”
Lee’s Answer –
“Because we had a lot of time to reflect and think about things in the POW camps, I really got to know myself. What are my strengths and struggles? What are my fears? Am I authentic, or do I hide behind a persona or façade—I wanted to be real, authentic in every situation.
I learned to be positive and expect a good outcome, even in difficult circumstances. Communication is so important. We had to work hard to communicate, because the enemy tried to keep us from communicating. Another important lesson learned is being resilient and bouncing back. We got knocked down and tortured, and what we learned was resilience.
Our senior POW leaders suffered first and most often and the most torture and hardship. They were committed to doing their duty in spite of the heavy costs. They leaned into their doubts and fears to do the right thing and that was a powerful example. We wanted to be like them, so they raised our level of courage and commitment by their example. My goal became to do the right thing regardless of my fears or the risks associated with the situation.”
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December 16, 2019
Our Leadership Book Christmas Wishlist
In case you’re looking for some last-minute Christmas gift ideas for the leader in your life, here are 5 new books that came out in 2019 authored by our professional friends that we think are fantastic reads—in alphabetical order:
Bet on Talent: How to Create a Remarkable Culture That Wins the Hearts of Customers
by Dee Ann Turner
Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service
by Gary Sinise
Helping People Change: Coaching with Compassion for Lifelong Learning and Growth
by Richard Boyatzis, Melvin L. Smith, Ellen Van Oosten
The League of Wives: The Untold Story of the Women Who Took on the U.S. Government to Bring Their Husbands Home
by Heath Hardage Lee
The Power of Identity: The Key to Personal and Professional Change
by Bill Wiersma, Robin Rand (Foreword)
Tap Code: The Epic Survival Tale of a Vietnam POW and the Secret Code That Changed Everything
by Carlyle S. Harris, Sara W. Berry
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USAA Testimonial – Check it out
Special thanks to CEO of USAA, Stuart Parker, for these words about the new, upcoming release of ‘Leadership Behavior DNA’ book –
“Lee Ellis and Hugh Massie have crafted a powerful how-to manual for leaders and those who aspire to lead. Their science-based insights will help readers maximize natural talents, overcome struggles and discover their most rewarding career fit.”
Pre-order your copy now on Amazon to ship in January –
[image error] While the book does not officially launch until January 7, we’ve gotten a peek at the website for it and wanted to share the excitement with you.
“Leadership Behavior DNA: Discovering Natural Talents and Managing Differences” was co-authored by DNA Behavior’s Hugh Massie and Lee Ellis. No matter your leadership style, this book is for you. Learning to recognize and better manage #differences is the key to building a winning culture and improved productivity.
Instead of another leadership or #management tome, Hugh and Lee’s book is grounded in statistical research + data from millions of clients and more than 45 years of workplace experience.
Pre-order online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, other popular retailers
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