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June 5, 2016
On This Day in Leadership History for June 5, 2016
On this day in leadership history in 1998, C-Span reported that Bob Hope had died. The report was false and had begun with an inaccurate obituary on the Associated Press website. What’s the leadership lesson? Check and re-check, communicate and over-communicate important messages and goals in your team or organization. It’s worth the effort so that everyone is aligned and committed!
Bob Hope – Wikipedia
June 4, 2016
Nice Q&A interview featuring my friend and colleague, Patrick Lencioni
Nice Q&A interview featuring my friend and colleague, Patrick Lencioni – check it out.
Here’s just one question – Q: “What’s one thing that someone reading this right now can do to ensure that they’re a better team player in their organization?”
A: “I suggest you rank yourself against the three virtues and tell someone (anyone!) where you think you stand and ask them to help you improve. For example, if hunger comes easiest, then smart, then humble, simply acknowledging that out loud can create greater self-awareness.”
June 3, 2016
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, June 3, 2016
“When honor fails and there is a lack of accountability, there is grave damage to justice and freedom in our culture.” – Lee Ellis
June 2, 2016
Leading with Honor Picture of the Week
Leading with Honor Picture of the Week – as cute as they may be, this is a reminder to not treat your team, peers, and colleagues like Minions. Value and connect with your work relationships as an authentic leader to get better results! Please share your comments –
June 1, 2016
One of the Best Balanced Leaders – How Do You Stack Up?
We choose one of the best leaders that knew how to get results and build relationships.
See how your leadership stacks up in this infographic – Download it Now
May 30, 2016
Happy Memorial Day from Leading with Honor – My Recent Visit Enclosed
Happy Memorial Day! As we honor those have died to preserve our freedom, I wanted to share my recent speaking engagement with the USAF Reservists at the Dallas TX Yellow Ribbon Event. These two-day family oriented events provide workshops for assistance to service members and families involved in overseas deployments and reintegration following deployments.
It was my honor to speak to them and conduct workshops on Resilience and Reintegration. The books were a big hit and provided by the H. Ross Perot and the Ross Perot Sr. Foundation. Three cheers for Mr. Perot!
In the first photo, these men provide aerial port services for the air base in Guam. When I asked them where they had deployed from to Guam, they replied that Guam was their home. How neat.
In the second photo, Maj. Gen Jocelyn Seng is the tall lady on the left, then Mary Hill, Program Manager for the USAF Reserve Command’s Yellow Ribbon program. On the right are reservists from all over the country.
May 29, 2016
On This Day in Leadership History for May 29, 2016
On this day in 1912 in leadership history, fifteen women were dismissed from their jobs at the Curtis Publishing Company in Philadelphia, PA, for dancing the Turkey Trot while on the job. What’s the leadership lesson? If you dance the Turkey Trot, you’re fired!
Seriously though, this is a great reminder for leaders to be clear about expectations and responsibilities with your team. It’s a necessary step in creating healthy accountability.
May 28, 2016
Sharing Power: Why It Requires Deep Personal Change
Whether in life or leadership, are you having trouble letting go of control or power? Sharing power always means that someone has to let go of control, and someone has to accept more responsibility. Sorry folks—a tough topic for a Saturday! Good advice from author Robert J. Anderson
Read at this Link
May 27, 2016
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, May 27, 2016
“10% of conflict is due to difference in opinion and 90% is due to delivery & tone of voice.”
May 26, 2016
The Latest Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf – “Becoming a Coaching Leader: The Proven Strategy for Building a Team of Champions” by Daniel Harkavy
The Latest Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf is “Becoming a Coaching Leader: The Proven Strategy for Building a Team of Champions” by Daniel Harkavy.
This book shows business managers and leaders at all levels why they should add coach to corporate titles and lead their teams to greatness. This book equips you with the skills, disciplines, and knowledge to turn your paycheck-driven teams into vibrant and successful growth cultures. CEO and Head Coach of Building Champions, Daniel Harkavy shows you how to move beyond the theoretical to the very practical how to of coaching. He also presents valuable insight for assessing how fulfilled and on-purpose you are as a leader.
If you’ve read this book, please share your comments – thank you!
