The 2015 Recommended Leadership Reading List from Lee Ellis and Leading with Honor
Lee is frequently asked what leadership titles are on his bookshelf. Where does he get his inspiration and source for continued learning on the topic?
Below are the 15 titles in Lee���s Recommended Reading List for 2015 (in alphabetical order). Each book in this list will equip you to become a better, more well-rounded leader in every area of life. If you���ve read some of these books, please share your comments in this forum ���
The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni
The Adversity Paradox: An Unconventional Guide to Achieving Uncommon Business Success by J. Barry Griswell and Bob Jennings
Character: The Ultimate Success Factor by Dr. J. Phillip (Jack) London
Courage: The Backbone of Leadership by Gus Lee
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler
Exceeding Expectations: Reflections on Leadership by William R. Looney
Executive Toughness by Dr. Jason Selk
How the Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In by Jim Collins
The Last Lion 2: Winston Spencer Churchill Alone (1932-1940) by William R. Manchester
Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute
Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton: Six Characteristics of High-Performance Teams by Peter Fretwell, Taylor Baldwin Kiland, James B. Stockdale (Contributor), J.P. London
Man���s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl, Harold S. Kushner (Foreword), Ilse Lasch (Translator)
The Road Less Travelled by M. Scott Peck, MD
The Six Foundations of Success by Stuart R. Levine
True North by Bill George, Peter Sims, and David Gergen (Foreword by)
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How did American military leaders in the brutal POW camps of North Vietnam inspire their followers for six, seven, and even eight years to remain committed to the mission, resist a cruel enemy, and return home with honor? What leadership principles engendered such extreme devotion, perseverance, and teamwork?
In this powerful and practical book, Lee Ellis, a former Air Force pilot, candidly talks about his five and a half years of captivity and the fourteen key leadership principles behind this amazing story. As a successful executive coach and corporate consultant, he helps leaders of Fortune 500 companies, healthcare executives, small business owners, and entrepreneurs utilize these same pressure-tested principles to increase their personal and organizational success.
In Leading with Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton, you will learn:
- Courageous lessons from POW leaders facing torture in the crucible of captivity.
- How successful teams are applying these same lessons and principles.
- How to implement these lessons using the Coaching sessions provided in each chapter.
Learn more about Leading with Honor: Leadership Lesson from the Hanoi Hilton
