“… Lee uses gripping stories from the POW camps to engage the reader and teach invaluable principles of leadership. I highly recommend this book for developing leaders at all levels in any organization, military or civilian.”
Gen William R. Looney III, USAF (Ret)
“At the intersection of principles and character lives the virtue of honor, and I have never seen it more clearly than staring through the hole of a POW cell with Col Lee Ellis’s eyes. This is not just a good leadership book, or even a career changer. It is a life changer.”
Rusty Gordon
Chairman and Co-founder, SpeedTracs, Former CEO, Knowlagent,
Chairman of the Ambassador Leadership Program, serial entrepreneur
“Of the dozens of books I’ve read on ‘leadership,’ I’ve never read one which so grabbed me and captivated my attention from beginning to end - the way a great novel does, making you almost sad to finish.”
Bob Littell
Chief NetWeaver
“WOW! Col (Ret) Lee Ellis has given us a true gift - real solutions to today’s leadership issues against a backdrop of real human survival in Prisoner of War status. This wonderful book is a must read for all who aspire to any leadership job! An absolute ‘page turner’ and tribute to our warriors of a by-gone era, with lessons for today.”
Lt Gen William A. Lord, USAF
“Leading with Honor is an introspective read, offering character and leadership parallels from prisoner of war (POW) camps to today’s challenging business environment. This book is a must read, authored by a unique individual who continues to give back to those he so courageously served and protected - the leaders of today and tomorrow.”
Ed Day
President and CEO, Mississippi Power Company
“In the crowded world of books on leadership, Lee Ellis’s unique contribution, Leading with Honor, far exceeds anything I’ve seen, and its storytelling style woven into strong, practical wisdom makes it hard to put down.”
Archie B. Carroll, PhD Director, Nonprofit Management & Community Service Program and Professor of Management Emeritus, Terry College of Business
University of Georgia
“A great read on integrity, character, and leadership. Lee captures the essence of what it takes to provide strong leadership, as well as followership, in some of the most difficult conditions ever faced by our military men.”
R. E. “Gene” Smith Past President and Chairman of the Board, Air Force Association POW 25 Oct 67—14 Mar 73
“In these pages, Lee Ellis shares extraordinary stories of courage, resiliency, honor, and humility from which we can learn about transformative leadership and apply these insights to today’s workplace.”
Michael Montelongo SVP & Chief Administrative Officer, On-site Service Solutions Sodexo North America
“Our culture desperately needs to hear his inspiring story, and even more so these fourteen lessons on leading with honor. I wholeheartedly recommend it!”
Howard Dayton Founder, Compass—finances God’s way
“A wonderful book! Leadership advice obtained and forged from the burning fire of captivity and adversity at the Hanoi Hilton. This books offers great wisdom and advice about leadership.”
COL Jim Coy, (Ret) Author, The Eagles Series books: Prisoners of Hope and A Gathering of Eagles
“This book is a truly outstanding explanation of what we POWs witnessed, describing great examples, naming names and incidents that had such a spectacular effect on our morale and survival. I will use Lee’s book as a standard from now on in relating to everyone I know the leadership lessons learned in North Vietnam!”
Guy D. Gruters USAF POW 20 Dec 67—14 Mar 73
“Lee has used these lessons with us as our team has evolved over the past several years. His leadership and facilitation have helped us to grow as leaders individually as well as become a strong team.”
Carol Burrell
President and CEO, Northeast Georgia Health Systems
“The leadership lessons Lee Ellis imparts in this compelling work do much to inform all of us who lead in these challenging times.”
John R. Lough, Ed.D Manager, Professional Development Programs, The BB&T Banking School, BB&T University
“Lee’s remarkable journey and ability to take what would for most be considered a dark time, and turn it into an opportunity to teach leadership is a genuine gift. Transforming prison life experiences to leadership learning surpasses others’ attempts to write on leadership.”
Bob Pedersen Chief Visionary & Storyteller, Goodwill North Central Wisconsin
“In Leading with Honor, Lee Ellis shows us that the principles of leadership he experienced during some of the most difficult situations as a POW are applicable to leaders everywhere. Lee’s candid narrative is compelling, giving us an appreciation for the importance of leading with honor and courage, even in the face of the most difficult adversity.”
Ralph de la Vega President and CEO, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets Author of Obstacles Welcome: Turn Adversity into Advantage in Business and Life
“Lee’s painful and humorous stories touch deeply, reminding us of the sacrifices that POW leaders made to serve our nation with honor. From those dry bones, he brings life and light through case studies and stories from today’s workplace, showing us how authentic leaders in every generation lean into the pain to do the right thing.”
Laurie Beth Jones Author, Jesus CEO and Jesus Life Coach