Lee Ellis

Lee Ellis is a speaker and the author of Leading With Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton, in which he shares stories from his experiences as a Vietnam POW and highlights leadership lessons learned in the camps. As president of Leadership Freedom, a leadership and team development consulting and coaching company, Lee has consulted in the areas of hiring, teambuilding, executive development, and succession planning for more than 15 years. For more information, please visit www.leadingwithhonor.com.

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On Leaders and Accountability (Part 4): How Mentoring and Coaching Builds Trust

Two of the most important aspects of leading people toward success–the ultimate goal of accountability–are mentoring and coaching.

On Leaders and Accountability (Part 3) – Shocking Cheating Scandal at Harvard and Clarifying Expectations

Leaders must do the extra mile to clarify expectations.

On Leaders and Accountability (Part 2): Why It’s Crucial to Life and the Superbowl

Without accountability, organizations and people typically get off track, miss their goals and begin to deteriorate.

On Leaders and Accountability (Part 1) – Notes from the Cliff

On Leaders and Accountability (Part 1) – Notes from the Cliff

Results vs. Relationships: Finding Your Balance on the Leadership Seesaw

Results vs. Relationships: Finding Your Balance on the Leadership Seesaw

In Tough Times, Treasure Your Trials

Are you going through tough times?  It may be time to reflect on some who have been down that road before you. For the POWs in the Vietnam War, facing serious trials became a way of life.  In that bleak existence locked up and isolated in a communist prison camp for five, six, seven and …

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You Know You’re Smart, But What About Your Emotional Intelligence?

For most people, EQ limits a person’s career and influence more than IQ.

Leading With Honor: Do You Have What it Takes?

Our culture desperately needs men and women who will lead with honor.