Feb 28, 2023
Guest
Lee Ellis is a nationally-recognized leadership coach, award-winning author, certified speaking professional* (CSP), a Vietnam Veteran and former POW, and USAF Colonel (Ret) | President, Leading with Honor
Summary
Some of the most interesting writing on leadership has come from active and former military personnel, but Lee Ellis has the added dimension of learning leadership lessons the hard way as a five and half year Prisoner of War in the infamous Hanoi Hilton during the Vietnam War.
Key Discussions
√ How the POW experience influenced Lee’s leadership abilities and practices.
√ The importance of leaders showing vulnerability.
√ The leader’s role in establishing culture.
√ The best leaders integrate a focus on results and on the people doing the work.
√ Why adaptation is a critical leadership skill.
√ Why it’s important for a leader to cultivate a culture that fosters creativity and innovation.
Links/references
Leading with Honor website
Leading with Honor book
Engaging with Honor book