Lee Ellis's Blog, page 84
May 25, 2022
5 Quick Tips to Know Yourself Better
After many years of coaching and training thousands of people, we know that freedom to know yourself and fulfill your purpose is a significant issue. We can all benefit from gaining the self-awareness to see ourselves objectively.
The vulnerability is that if I get to know myself, I���ll have to face the challenge that I���m not perfect and that seems too threatening or too difficult to admit. Here are five leadership tips that I use to walk in self-awareness and freedom ���
Look around and take stock. Do you have peers, friends and family who see you as a good human being? If so, accept yourself as being valued and appreciated just the way you are. Recognize that no one is perfect; we all have gaps and struggles. Decide that it���s much more important to know yourself objectively than to pretend. Set aside your fears and be willing to be vulnerable. Get feedback (management information). Ask others around you for feedback and insight. A couple of questions may be ���Would you do me the favor of sharing your observations of me?��� and ���What are three of my strengths and three of my struggles or ways that I get in my own way?��� Use an objective measurement tool. Online assessments like Leadership Behavior DNA can help you discover your Strengths (talents) and Struggles. Make a commitment to be a lifelong learner and continue to grow.Also, read the entire article on this topic – “The Top Behavioral Edge that Leaders Should Possess”
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May 24, 2022
Endorsement – Air Force Senior Leader Development Program
Special thanks to James Learmont, Force Development Manager and Curriculum Developer @ Flatter, Inc., for his kind words about Lee Ellis��� recent keynote at the Department of the Air Force Senior Leader Development Program ���
���His keynote address was highly applicable to the latest cadre of one-star General Officers and Tier I Senior Executive Service Members, and was extremely well received by both the members and their spouses. Some of the feedback received from our survey tool indicates the level of appreciation towards Col Ellis���s amazing service to his country, and the critical message he conveys during his presentation ���
���It was an honor to hear Lee Ellis speak.�� His lessons and examples of leadership were applicable for professional and personal issues. Leading is hard. Leading in crisis can be even harder.������Col Ellis��� sharing of his experiences was extremely valuable. He personally inspired me to be the best version of myself and to understand that despite difficult circumstances, I can hold the line with honor and integrity.������This was a phenomenal presentation. It motivated me to continue to serve to ensure the legacy of Col Ellis and his era of airmen are honored every day. I also enjoyed the emphasis he placed on the contributions of wives and mothers to the ability of our POWs to return with honor!!������As a spouse, I found it a very entertaining, informative, and useful not only in the command world but also personally.������Learn more about speaking services from Lee Ellis and Leading with Honor.
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May 22, 2022
Leadership History Lesson for May 22nd
On this day in leadership history in 1906, the Wright brothers received a patent for their flying machine.
What���s the leadership lesson? Part of excellence in leadership is enacting due diligence on details to protect your team or organization. Sweat the details to ensure your future.
Wright Brothers Patent ��� Wikipedia
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May 20, 2022
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, May 20, 2022
���A leader is a person who must take special responsibility for what���s going on inside of himself or herself���lest the act of leadership create more harm than good.��� ��� Parker J. Palmer
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May 19, 2022
Gaining courage in Challenging Conversations ��� Free Tool
Have you seen examples where people have had trouble communicating with each other lately? How do you gain courage for those challenging conversations without withdrawing or dominating? The key is stay engaged and communicate with respect, love, confidence, yet humility.
Leading with Honor has the perfect tool to help you called the Courage Challenge Card.
Download your free copy or purchase copies for your entire team��
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Your Special Invitation on May 31st – POW Symposium
Residents in the Greenville SC area ��� here���s your special invitation to join us on Tuesday May 31st for the ���Vietnam POW Symposium: Leadership and Life Lessons from Hanoi Hilton��� where me and my comrade POWs will share our stories from the Vietnam POW camps and how we used the experience for personal growth, leadership, and teamwork.
It���s very rare to have my fellow brothers and I together for this one-of-a-kind event! Please join us by registering at the link below. This event is hosted by the Vietnam POW Reunion Foundation.
Register for This Event
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May 17, 2022
A New Sneak Peek! POW Romance Stories
Two new sample stories posted from the upcoming 2023 book, Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs. Read these compelling romance stories from Ralph & Bobbi Gaither and Carlyle ���Smitty��� & Louise Harris.
Read them on Captured by Love website, and also sign up to get periodic updates before the release date
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May 16, 2022
Coaching Article – The Top Behavioral Edge that Leaders Should Possess
After many years of coaching and training thousands of people, we know that freedom to know yourself and fulfill your purpose is a significant issue. We can all benefit from gaining the self-awareness to see ourselves objectively.
There are several mental barriers to overcome –
We���ve been told by others who we should be, or who they mistakenly think we are.We���re in shackles because of the lies we believe about ourselves, and often these lies stem from pain and trauma from the past.We have blind spots���either assuming we are something that we���re not, or assuming we���re not something that we are.We operate without knowledge (ignorance), and we just don���t know ourselves objectively.There may be other challenges, but there is another elephant in the room that we can���t ignore if we want freedom: if I get to know myself, I���ll have to face the challenge that I���m not perfect and that seems too threatening or too difficult to admit.
Guess what? We all know that already���join the crowd! None of us is perfect, so it���s important to accept yourself as a work in progress.
The True Competitive Advantage
Knowing yourself is the bona fide competitive advantage for all leaders. Here are five leadership tips that I use to walk in self-awareness and freedom ���
Look around and take stock. Do you have peers, friends and family who see you as a good human being? If so, accept yourself as being valued and appreciated just the way you are. Recognize that no one is perfect; we all have gaps and struggles. Decide that it���s much more important to know yourself objectively than to pretend. Set aside your fears and be willing to be vulnerable. Get feedback (management information). Ask others around you for feedback and insight. A couple of questions may be ���Would you do me the favor of sharing your observations of me?��� and ���What are three of my strengths and three of my struggles or ways that I get in my own way?��� Use an objective measurement tool. Online assessments like Leadership Behavior DNA can help you discover your Strengths (talents) and Struggles. Make a commitment to be a lifelong learner and continue to grow.Continue that growth journey in knowing yourself better. The world needs you.
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May 15, 2022
Leadership History Lesson for May 15th
On this day in leadership history in 1970, U.S. President Nixon appointed America’s first two female generals.
What���s the leadership lesson? Honorable leaders should recognize the skills and talents of their people with no limitations on differences such as gender.
Anna May Hayes – Wikipedia
Elizabeth P. Hoisington – Foundation for Women Warriors
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May 13, 2022
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, May 13, 2022
���Fear undermines every facet of leadership, and it should not be a go-to motivational strategy for honorable leadership.��� ��� Lee Ellis
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