Lee Ellis's Blog, page 58
May 18, 2023
The 4Cs of Courageous Accountability
#courage #character #collaboration #leadership #clarity #leadingwithhonor
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May 17, 2023
LI News Radio Interview with Jay Oliver
So grateful to spend a few minutes with Jay Oliver on LI News Radio���s morning program talking about Smitty and Louise Harris��� resilience during the challenging time in their lives, plus more powerful romance stories. Here���s a listen ���
JVC Broadcasting �� Lee Ellis LIVE on LI in the AM w/ Jay Oliver!
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May 16, 2023
Lee Ellis Replays 20 Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs
Great new conversation between Lee and Biz Communication Guy Dr Bill Lampton regarding the amazing romance stories from the new book ���Captured by Love���, especially the advocacy and support from the ladies left behind during the war, and the power of love being the most important part of life. Check it out ���
Purchase Captured by Love on Amazon
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May 14, 2023
Historical Highlight for May 14, 2023
Throughout the new book ���Captured by Love���, we share short stories on significant details in the history of the war and the POW experience. In each of these nuggets of history are personal and professional lessons that can be applied today:
Military Code of Conduct
After the Korean War, the Department of Defense realized that POW performance suffered because there was no clear guidance for POW behavior. A committee from all services then designed this six-article Code of Conduct that all military members memorize during initial training.
Article 1. I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
Article 2. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
Article 3. If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
Article 4. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.
Article 5. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
Article 6. I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
Learn more about Captured by Love and purchase your copy at POWromance.com
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May 12, 2023
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, May 12, 2023
���The most lasting and happiest relationships come when we identify someone���s talents and project them into ���positive illusions,��� so that we believe in them even more than they believe in themselves.���
��� Marcus Buckingham (as quoted in Captured by Love)
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May 11, 2023
New FAQ Interview with the Air Force Association
The Air Force Association just released a new online interview with Lee about the upcoming new book ���Captured by Love��� AND they have exclusive access to sell the book now before the May 30th release! Check out the interview and purchase your copy to support the AFA ���
Read the Interview and Purchase Your Copy Now
Here���s just one question from the interview ��� ���How would this book help and inspire other couples?���
Lee���s answer – ���Firstly, with both fighter pilots, war, the POW experience and what the wives also endured, it���s quite a unique set of circumstances. Secondly, the idea of their romance pulls them into the stories. So, it���s likely to get most readers engaged.
For anyone in a committed relationship seeking to grow together, this book is a treasure trove of wisdom about having victory in difficult times. Each couple shares their unique love lessons that they believe strengthened their relationships, and then we compiled all of them into eight over-arching love lessons in the back of the book. While the stories are moving yet entertaining, the lessons within the stories are imminently practical.
I also believe that these stories will resonate with military couples in a special way. The amount of committed resilience that it takes for military couples to build lives together can be challenging, but the payoff is worth it.���
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May 10, 2023
4 Survival Tips When Surrounded by Opposites!
We are all born with natural talents that drive our ���go to��� behaviors. We are all naturally good at some things and not so good at others. With our talents come our strengths���and our struggles. But when we are different, it���s very common to ignore the other person���s strengths and focus on their struggles.
Based on my 25+ years��� experience as a leadership coach and coach, I can tell you that this behavior will only cause problems. There is a way to make it through the storm of differences, and here are four ways to do it well ���
Accept the fact that people naturally have different talents. Yes, you may be able to struggle through most things and that���s good. We all must do that. But notice that others have talents you don���t; and in those areas, they catch on and get up to speed more quickly than you do. Think of me and my schedulers and record keepers.Recognize and celebrate the talents of others. For most, this means being intentional to look for those things that they do well and seem to come naturally.Encourage them and help them further develop their talents. When you learn to accept and adapt to respond positively to others who are different, they will feel valued and important, and their performance will improve. Also, learn how to help people navigate so they can use their talents more extensively every month/year.When you are hiring or assigning people to their roles, take into consideration their talents. I have real-life examples where I failed when I put the wrong talent in a special role. Thankfully I learned that lesson early. Be especially aware in areas like being Patient or Fast-paced, or whether the person is more people focused or task/results focused in their natural talents.
Read and watch the entire coaching blog on this topic – “4 Ways to Celebrate Differences in All Relationships”
Please post your advice on this topic, too���it���ll help others navigate through challenging relationships.
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May 9, 2023
The National Release is Coming!
The national release of ���Captured by Love��� is fast-approaching! We can���t wait for you to read these 20 captivating romance stories. These couples have a combined 1,000 years of relationship advice and experience to share with others.
Preorder your copy from your favorite book retailer
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May 7, 2023
Queen Elizabeth II: The Queen Mother | Biography
Today in leadership history, Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning modern monarch in British history, redefined what it meant to be a monarch and navigated a tremendous amount of change. Born in 1926, she ascended to the throne at age 25, and reigned for over 7 decades before passing away at the age of 96 on September 8th, 2022. Check out this biography clip from 1962 hosted by journalist Mike Wallace ���
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May 5, 2023
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, May 5, 2023
“Each person is unique, and most are different from you in some way; so you must learn to celebrate differences.” ��� Lee Ellis
Read the entire blog related to this quote – “4 Ways to Celebrate Differences in All Relationships”
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