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July 30, 2014
Never Set Your Goals Too Low – How to Aim Higher to Go Higher
Instead of the traditional New Year’s resolution, let’s take a look at ways to do some “mid-course correction” in regards to personal and #professional #goals.
This article from the General Leadership Blog outlines the most successful way to build a two-page document outlining who you are as a person based on your #leadership style, your priorities, things you value, and of course your goals. Then, work steadily towards those goals.
Check out this article, and share your tips and wisdom, too!
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July 28, 2014
New “Authentic Leadership Checklist” – Helps Apply Authentic to Daily Tasks
Our friends at Leadership Advisors has just released “The Authentic Leadership Checklist™”, and we wanted to share it with you.
It’s designed to help leaders consistently apply authentic leadership to daily tasks and decisions.
Download a copy, and please share it with others!
July 25, 2014
July 24, 2014
The Latest Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf – “Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box” by The Arbinger Institute
The Latest Recommendation from Lee’s Bookshelf – “Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box” by The Arbinger Institute.
This excellent book uses an entertaining story about an executive facing challenges at work and at home to expose the precise psychological processes that conceal our true motivations and intentions from us and trap us in a “box” of endless self-justification. The key to leadership is not what we do, but who we are.
Click here to learn more and see reader reviews.
Have you read this book? Please share your comments!
July 23, 2014
Leadership, Overcoming Challenges, and Bowe Bergdahl – Lee’s Latest Interview on Arise America
Lee talks about leadership, courage, and practical ways to overcome challenges in his latest interview on TV network, Arise America.
What is the best nugget that you got out of this interview? Please share your comments -
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July 22, 2014
Two Inspiring, Special Leaders – See If You Agree
Lee Ellis met two special people recently.
Jessica Cox, born without arms but the first pilot to ever be certified as a pilot by the FAA , flying with her feet.
Dana Bowman, lost both his legs in an Army skydiving accident and wears two prosthesis. His motto applies here: “It is not the Disability, it is the Ability”. Dana has over 4000 jumps.
Great leaders overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges – Be encouraged today!
From left to right: Howard Putnam, Lee Ellis (Col. USAF Ret. former POW Viet Nam), Jessica Cox, Dana Bowman, Bill Driscoll, David Hart (former Army Ranger, and co-founder Professional SkyDiving team, Team Fastrax)
Click here for more information about Jessica Cox.
Click here for more information about Dana Bowman.
July 21, 2014
Here’s a Frequently Asked Question that Lee Ellis receives on the topic of leadership – “What is the importance of striving to not only lead, but to lead the right way?”
Question:
“What is the importance of striving to not only lead, but to lead the right way?”
Lee’s Answer:
“I think it goes back to finding your purpose. I am not against making money and I am out here trying to do that, but it’s finding out what you are on this earth to do besides just fattening your wallet. I see my opportunities to influence other people and people are attracted to and influenced by others who are authentic. Are you concerned about your fellow man and others around you? If so, you are going to have influence. When I played sports, the guys who were always elected captain weren’t always the flashiest, but the ones who were leading by example. We are always looking for someone to look up to.”
You can read the entire interview here.
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Lee Ellis is founder and president of Leadership Freedom® LLC, a leadership and team development consulting company. He consults with Fortune 500 senior executives in the areas of hiring, teambuilding, leadership and human performance development, and succession planning. He is also a speaker and the author of the award-winning book, Leading With Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton, in which he shares his experiences as a Vietnam POW and highlights leadership lessons learned in the camps. For more information, please visit www.leadingwithhonor.com.
July 18, 2014
July 17, 2014
Want to Learn One New Thing About Your Leadership Strengths and Struggles? Free Report from Lee Ellis
What are your natural strengths and struggles as a leader? Self-awareness is the first step in becoming a better leader in your family or workplace.
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Take the assessment here, and please share it this special offer with others.
July 16, 2014
The Power of One Person’s Commitment – A POW Bracelet Testimony
Lee continues to be humbly grateful for many people who prayed for and supported him during his over five-year POW experience. A special lady, Judy Groszek, was one of these individuals that wore a bracelet with Lee’s name and contacted Lee 40 years later to the realization that he had returned home.
Individuals like Judy are a great example to all of us of the power of generosity, commitment, and love for those around her. Never underestimate the impact of one person on another person’s life! Please share this story with others.
Judy is pictured in this photo.
POW bracelets were stamped with the captor’s name and date of capture.
This poster was distributed across the country in support of Lee and his fellow comrades.
Lee’s family would personally write and mail letters to individuals who were wearing his POW bracelet. This is a copy of the letter that Judy received.
Lee Ellis is founder and president of Leadership Freedom® LLC, a leadership and team development consulting company. He consults with Fortune 500 senior executives in the areas of hiring, teambuilding, leadership and human performance development, and succession planning. He is also a speaker and the author of the award-winning book, Leading With Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton, in which he shares his experiences as a Vietnam POW and highlights leadership lessons learned in the camps. For more information, please visit www.leadingwithhonor.com.
