By Lee Ellis
Abraham Lincoln has been repeatedly voted as our most popular president, probably because he achieved great results in the face of incredibly difficult circumstances. But, how did he do it? When I posed this question to hundreds of corporate managers when facilitating leadership development, overall attributes fell into four areas of leadership – Trust, Relationships, Results, and Emotional Intelligence.
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The best leaders exhibit all of these qualities, however, “results” and “relationships” behaviors were mentioned more than all the others. In fact, more than 85% of the population tilts toward one or the other.
Lee Ellis, a seasoned presenter, human performance expert, and the author of Leading with Honor®: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton, travels the country sharing his harrowing account of how his 5-year experience as a POW in Vietnam helped shape his ability to lead his comrades and return home with honor. Ellis’ recurring themes highlight the importance of character, courage, communication, and culture for ensuring cohesive teamwork and ultimate success.
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