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September 27, 2015
On This Day in Leadership History, September 27, 2015
On this day in leadership history in 1989, two men went over the 176-foot-high Niagara Falls in a barrel. Jeffrey Petkovich and Peter Debernardi were the first to ever survive the Horshoe Falls. Regardless of how eccentric your field of interest and expertise may be, be true to your passion and even take risks to improve and become more successful!
Niagara Falls Info – Wikipedia
September 25, 2015
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, September 25, 2015
“The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Do you understand?” – Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean Film Series
September 24, 2015
Culture Clashes Kill Mergers – Read the Key Barriers
When evaluating a merger or other significant re-organization, most leaders tend to focus primarily on more tangible items like headcount, savings, systems, processes and tasks. Very little time is spent on the following key barriers in this article from Kriss Poll at DNA Behavior International.
Please read if you’re planning to merge lives, community organizations, or businesses. Also, share your comments and experience in this forum –
September 23, 2015
Harding University Hosts Lee Ellis as Keynote Presenter
Special thanks to Karen Edmonds-Friar at the American Studies Institute at Harding University for your kind words regarding Lee Ellis’ recent keynote presentation –
“Col. Ellis was one of our Distinguished Lecturers at Harding University during the 2014/2015 academic year. We were so pleased and honored to have him on our campus. The student’s response was overwhelming. He was very engaging with them and the entire audience. We received positive feedback on his visit for weeks. The students loved him. Col. Ellis was able to visit one of the business classes in the College of Business, and we had to interrupt the question and answer session so that he would be ready for the evening lecture. I just can’t say enough positive words about his visit. We would always be honored to hear Col. Ellis again and again.”
September 22, 2015
Texas Farm Bureau – Event Photos and Accolades
What a fantastic event last week with Lee’s clients at Texas Farm Bureau! He gave the keynote presentation for their annual United Way Kickoff Campaign and shared his leadership experiences as they continue to serve their customers and community.
The Latest Leadership Book Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf – “Decisive”
The Latest Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf – “Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work” by Chip Heath & Dan Heath.
This book tackles the thorny problem of how to overcome our natural biases and irrational thinking to make better decisions, about our work, lives, companies and careers. How can we all do better at thinking more clearly about our options, and get out of our heads, to improve our decision making? This special book offers practical advice and tools on the topic.
Click to learn more. If you’ve read this book, please share your comments here –
September 21, 2015
These 10 Things Can Make a Big Difference in Your Leadership Style
The ten attributes in the Leading with Honor Assessment can make a big difference in your leadership style.
Get your free copy, and see your natural behavioral leadership style. The results may surprise you!
Click here to get started.
September 18, 2015
Celebrating POW/MIA Recognition Day Today, September 18th
Today is POW/MIA Recognition Day, and it’s the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Vietnam War. To honor and remember this special day, watch as Lee Ellis and his comrades reunited with one another at a recent event at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library.
It will inspire and encourage you! Thanks for your remembrance and support, and please share with others.
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, September 18, 2015
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” – Abraham Lincoln
September 17, 2015
Facing a Challenging Leadership Decision? Here’s Some Quick Advice
Are you facing a challenging or difficult decision that involves another person? Need a coach to help guide you in the process? Lee Ellis graciously shares his experience and wisdom on the topic in the short clip below. Please share your thoughts and wisdom too –
