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Today Marks the 50th Anniversary of Lee Ellis’ Shoot Down and Capture – See Inside

Today, November 7th, marks the 50th Anniversary of Lee Ellis’ shoot down and capture on his 53rd mission over Vietnam.

Please celebrate with us Lee’s safe return from this day that literally changed his life forever. Without the support of so many friends, colleagues, and loved ones, the outcome of his POW experience could’ve been very different.

In this brief clip, he describes those moments:

And in this excerpt from his book, Leading with Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton, Lee talks about the thoughts and beliefs that kept him focused during this time:

“At the time of my capture, I was just a typical single 24-year-old exuberant pilot who had largely ignored such weighty issues. Partly because of my solid spiritual upbringing, however, I believed deeply that my life was guided toward a divine purpose. I also was passionate about my work. Since the age of five, I had felt destined to fly and to be some type of warrior. My choice of a military career as a fighter pilot was also well aligned with several of my innate personality strengths: bold, take charge, adventurous, and challenge-driven.

After my capture, I definitely had doubts and fears about what the next hours and days might bring, but there were no second thoughts. I had known the risks, I had made my choices, and I was committed to my cause. In short, I was authentically living “on purpose.” That clarity helped me to stand firm to my values of duty, honor, and country in the days, months, and years ahead.”

 

 

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Saying Thanks with Leading with Honor

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On This Day in Leadership History, November 5th

Today in leadership history in 1935, Parker Brothers launches the game of Monopoly. Monopoly has become a part of international popular culture, having been locally licensed in more than 103 countries and printed in more than thirty-seven languages.

What’s the leadership lesson? Think of the tremendous value in having fun while learning personal or professional skills! Let your creativity think of new possibilities.

Monopoly Game – Wikipedia

 

 

 

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Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, November 3, 2017

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” – William Arthur Ward

 

 

 

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What’s a CSP? See Inside

How many speakers have you heard that are CSPs (Certified Speaking Professionals)? Six years ago, I knew nothing about this designation. I share more about it in this quick clip. 

And, read more on on our CSP webpage.

 

 

 

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The 12-Point Resilience Checklist – Wisdom from the POW Camps

Resilience was a matter of life and death as Vietnam POWs. For our families back home, resilience was the only way they could have a life.

What are the critical points of resilience that are needed during challenging times to conquer and emerge with victory? Here are my 12 points—hope they’ll help you too –

View the Resilience Checklist Infographic.

Download a PDF copy of the Resilience Checklist.

 

 

 

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11 Ways that Honorable Leaders Beat the Monday Blues

11 Ways that Honorable Leaders Beat the Monday Blues* – if you’re leader or even part of a team, be the first to break through that traditional Monday cycle.

Here are a few tips:

Identify the problem.
Prepare for Monday on Friday.
Make a list of the things that you’re excited about.
Unplug over the weekend.
Get enough sleep and wake up early.
Dress for success.
Be positive.
Make someone else happy.
Keep your Monday schedule light.
Have fun at work.
Have a post-work plan.

 

 

*Source: Forbes.com

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On This Day in Leadership History, October 29th

On this day in leadership history in 1974, Law bans discrimination of sex or marital status in credit application in the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.

What’s the leadership lesson? Honorable leaders must enact their own personal anti-discrimination principles into everyday work so that they’re fair and objective. Focus on the important aspects of the people that you interact with.  

Equal Opportunity Credit Act – Wikipedia

 

 

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Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, October 27, 2017

“Strategic listening requires the rare leadership combination of confidence and humility that few of us naturally have.” – Lee Ellis

 

 

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The Latest Leadership Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf – “Living with Honor”

The Latest Leadership Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf – Living with Honor: A Memoir by Joe Layden and Salvatore Giunta. We cannot recommend enough this dramatic perspective from the first living person since the Vietnam War to be awarded the esteemed Medal of Honor.

Late one night in October of 2007, Giunta’s company embarked on a sting operation into the Taliban’s forces. They were ambushed on a rugged mountain path by twenty insurgents. Giunta sprang into action and with little regard for his own safety, he withstood enemy fire to administer medical aid to his wounded fellow soldiers—even rescuing one soldier who was being carried away by the insurgents—until his squad reached safety.

Please learn more on the GoodReads website. If you’ve read this book, please share your comments – thank you

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