This Honor Code was created by award-winning author and presenter, Lee Ellis, as a response to those individuals and leaders seeking to live with character, courage, and competence in daily life. Not only are they 7 foundational principles for living with honor, but they also represent the set of values that Lee Ellis, Leading with Honor, and his organizations seek to fulfill as we interact with others. We encourage you to display it in a prominent location in your home or office. It is our privilege to share these principles with you to constantly renew our commitment and unify us as honorable people and leaders: 1. Tell the truth even when it’s difficult. Avoid duplicity and deceitful behavior. 2. Treat others with dignity and respect. Take the lead, and show value to others. 3. Keep your word and your commitments. Ask for relief sooner than later if necessary. 4. Be ethical. Operate within the laws of the land, the guidelines of your profession, and the policies of your employer. 5. Act responsibly; do your duty, and be accountable. Own your mistakes, and work to do better in the future. 6. Be courageous. Lean into the pain of your fears to do what you know is right even when it feels unnatural or uncomfortable. 7. Live your values. Be faithful to your spiritual core, your conscience, and your deepest intuitions. www.leadingwithhonor.com

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HONOR CODE
This Honor Code was created to inspire leaders seeking to live
with character, courage, and commitment. These behaviors are the
foundational principles for living and leading with honor.
Tell the truth, even
when it’s difficult.
Treat others
with dignity
and respect.
Avoid duplicity and deceitful behavior.
Take the lead, and communicate
value to others.
Keep your word
and your
commitments.
Ask for relief sooner than later if necessary.
Act responsibly;
do your duty,
and be accountable.
Own your mistakes, and work to do
better in the future.
Be ethical.
Operate within the laws of the land, the
guidelines of your profession, and the
policies of your employer.
Be courageous.
Lean into the pain of your fears to do
what you know is right, even when it feels
unnatural or uncomfortable.
Live your values.
Be faithful to your spiritual core, your
conscience, and your deepest intuitions.
©2008-2017 Lee Ellis and Leadership Freedom LLC®. All Rights Reserved. Leading with Honor and FreedomStar Media are registered trademarks of Leadership Freedom LLC.
Reprint and distribution of this Honor Code is permitted and encouraged.
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2. ©2008-2017 Lee Ellis and Leadership Freedom LLC®. All Rights Reserved. Leading with Honor and FreedomStar Media are registered trademarks of Leadership Freedom LLC.
Reprint and distribution of this Honor Code is permitted and encouraged.
LEADING WITH HONOR
®
The Honor Code
by Lee Ellis
BEHAVIORS
for Honorable Leadership
7CORE
LeadingWithHonor.com/Code
Tell the truth,
even when it’s
difficult.
Avoid duplicity and
deceitful behavior. Treat others
with dignity
and respect.
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Take the lead, and show
value to others.
Keep your
word and your
commitments.
Ask for relief sooner than
later if necessary.
Act responsibly;
do your duty, and
be accountable.
Own your mistakes, and work
to do better in the future.
Be courageous.
Lean into the pain of your
fears to do what you know
is right even when it feels
unnatural or
uncomfortable.
Live your
values.
Be faithful to your spiritual core,
your conscience, and your
deepest intuitions.
Be ethical.
Operate within the laws
of the land, the guidelines
of your profession, and the
policies of your employer.

3. ©2009-2015 Lee Ellis and Leadership Freedom LLC®
. All Rights Reserved. Leading with Honor and FreedomStar Media are registered trademarks of
Leadership Freedom LLC. Reprint and distribution of this Code is permitted and encouraged.
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