Lee Ellis's Blog, page 293
October 17, 2015
Teams Are Downloading ‘The Honor Code’ – See What It’s About Inside
Click to Download Your Free Copy!
Wow – we are so grateful for the leaders and teams downloading and distributing copies of The Honor Code in their organizations! In a simple yet impactful way, it shares 7 core behaviors for honorable leadership.
Get your team on the same page, and download your free copy. If you’re already using The Honor Code, please share your comments about it in this forum –
October 16, 2015
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, October 16, 2015
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try one more time.” – Thomas Edison
October 15, 2015
10 Ways to Inspire Your Team – Courtesy of Project Smart
Project Smart lists the “10 Ways to Inspire Your Team” –
Have a clear goal with a reasonable approach to achieve it.
Be enthusiastic about each person’s contributions.
Wear your positive hat and leave the negative hat at home.
Focus on the strengths of each person.
Clear hurdles like a Super Hero.
Get the slackers off the team.
Roll up your sleeves as a leader.
Acknowledge people’s contributions every week.
Be the model of accountability you want to drive through your team.
Show and communicate your progress.
Which one do you think is the most important one on this list? Please share your answer!
October 14, 2015
Leadership in Public Office – Which Candidates Can You Trust?
Before those political ads start revving up again, cut through the rhetoric and evaluate the best public servant through the lens of character, courage, and competence.
Download a free copy of the non-partisan ‘Leading with Honor Voter Evaluation Guide’ to help you determine the best candidate for public office. And, please share with others!
What Others Are Saying:
“Thank you so much for this helpful guide. I’m printing a copy immediately and posting it on the company bulletin board in my office!” – Edith P, Business Manager
October 13, 2015
Special Thanks to the Leaders at Orbital ATK
Special thank you to Janis Steblay and Orbital ATK for their gracious endorsement the Leading with Honor message –
“I have nothing but the highest compliments for Lee’s presentation–both for his keynote presentation and workshop training. Lee’s book and leadership model were an excellent addition to our Leadership Development program. His personal stories brought the leadership concepts home in a very real and thought provoking way. Participants especially enjoyed discussing these leadership lessons as a team where they were able to apply what they were learning to their own real world situations. Additionally, the senior leadership team resonated with Leading with Honor values and their alignment with our values.”
October 12, 2015
Recognizing the Leadership of Christopher Columbus
Let’s stop and take a moment to celebrate the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas, which happened on October 12, 1492. Whatever tenacity that it took Columbus to accomplish this voyage, we wish that same energy and drive for all leaders seeking to lead with honor!
Columbus Day – Wikipedia
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October 11, 2015
On This Day in Leadership History, October 11, 2015
On this day in leadership history in 1984, American Kathryn D. Sullivan became the first female astronaut to space walk. She was aboard the space shuttle Challenger. The U.S. space program started in 1958, so it took 26 years before a woman walked in space. Do you have the passion and focus to spend 26 years fulfilling your dream or vision? Find a way to believe in what you’re doing, and others will follow you!
Kathryn D. Sullivan – Wikipedia
October 9, 2015
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, October 9, 2015
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams
October 8, 2015
Flipping the Switch on Leadership Analysis – A Clip from Dan Heath
We love this quick clip from author Dan Heath on the importance of focusing on what your team and organization and are doing WELL rather than only the problems that need to be fixed. Flip the switch in your leadership analysis – please watch and share your comments!
