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September 6, 2014
Celebrating National Read a Book Day – See Inside
Today is “National Read a Book Day” – yahoo!
Who loves books? To celebrate, read the first chapter of Lee’s latest book, Leading with Honor. Visit our online store for a free chapter sample, and please share!
Download Chapter 1 of Leading with Honor
September 5, 2014
Leading with Honor – Wisdom for Today, September 5th
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” – Henry Ford
September 4, 2014
Leadership Development Trends – Where Do You Stand on Them?
This insightful article shares the latest trends regarding leadership development and the importance of training next generation leaders, in particular. Read and see how your organization stacks up.
In their words, “Leadership development, the largest category of L&D spending, is on fire again. Our 2014 “Leadership Development Factbook” shows that spending in this critical area grew by 14 percent last year, with small and midsized companies increasing their spending by 23 percent.
Why this tremendous growth? Leadership remains the No. 1 talent challenge around the world, and the problem is getting more complex every day. Despite a large industry of training providers, books, consultants and leadership vendors, companies are finding that building global leadership programs, accelerating development for millennial leaders and developing leaders at the first and second level is harder than ever.”
Please continue to read more on the Chief Learning Officer website –
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September 3, 2014
Fill in the Blank – “The last time that I had to…”
Fill in the Blank – “The last time that I had to lean into the pain of my #fear & do the right thing in #leadership was _________.”
Please share your comments below.
America’s International Leadership Role – Watch Lee’s Perspective on Fox 5 News D.C.
On Tuesday, Lee shared his thoughts and perspective on America’s international leadership role and the responsibility to all honorable leaders have to do the right thing.
Please watch on our website and share your thoughts and comments –
Lee Ellis shares with Fox 5 News D.C. on his perspectives regarding honorable leadership. Click to watch the interview.
September 1, 2014
Courageous POW Spouse/Leader, Phyllis Galanti, Passes Away – Read How She Led with Honor
Phyllis Galanti, right, is being honored by businessman, politician, and POW supporter, Ross Perot Sr.
Lee Ellis and FreedomStar Media are remembering the sacrificial work and labor of a noteworthy spouse and strategic leader in the release of Vietnam POWs over 40 years ago. Phyllis Galanti, wife of fellow Vietnam POW Paul Galanti USN (Ret), passed away on April 23, 2014 after complications related to her battle with leukemia, and her interment is in Washington D.C. this week.
We’ve created a page describing her courageous work and life for the love and support of her husband and country. Thank you for joining us in honoring this very special lady to Lee and his fellow POWs -
August 30, 2014
Download the Authentic Leadership Checklist
Our friends at Leadership Advisors have released “The Authentic Leadership Checklist” – check it out and see how it can improve your daily leadership!
Click Here to learn more.
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August 29, 2014
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today for August 29th
“There are only three measurements that tell you nearly everything you need to know about your organization’s overall performance: employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and cash flow. It goes without saying that no company, small or large, can win over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it.” – Jack Welch
August 27, 2014
Honoring Fellow POW and Military Leaders, Col. Larry Guarino, in His Recent Passing
One of Lee Ellis’ fellow POWs passed away recently, and we wanted to share this special tribute for Col Larry Guarino USAF (Ret).
He was captured and taken as a Prisoner of War in Vietnam and spent 2,800 days in captivity. After his release on February 12, 1973, he served as Deputy Commander of the 6550th Air Base Group at Patrick AFB, Florida, from December 1973 until his retirement from the Air Force on July 3, 1975. Col. Guarino was the only Vietnam POW to have flown combat missions over Hanoi in a previous war. Earlier in his military career, he was commissioned in 1943 as a pilot flying Spitfire aircraft in WWII.
“He was a very unforgettable person,” said his daughter-in-law, Carolyn Guarino. “He had a lot of spirit. He always kept that energy and spirit to the end.”
We honor Col. Larry Guarino for his faithful service and leadership.
Read More in this local news article.
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August 26, 2014
Who Says the “Whack a Mole” Leader is the Most Effective in Business? A New Study Says Otherwise
Who says the “Whack a Mole” leader is the most effective in business?
This article from Forbes.com shares that humble CEOs are best for business, and they have the information to back it up.
Check out this article, and let us know what you think –
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