Resilience and Leadership: Lessons from a Vietnam POW - A Conversation with Lee Ellis | Creativity Boost Podcast
Welcome to another episode of the Creativity Boost Podcast! In today's impactful discussion, we sit down with Lee Ellis, a Vietnam War prisoner of war who has turned his harrowing experiences into powerful lessons on grit, leadership, and character development. Lee walks us through his incredible journey—from being shot down and captured to enduring five and a half years in captivity, including torture and isolation. We delve into how he kept hope alive and maintained his values, which fueled his successful transition to a life of leadership and coaching upon his return. This episode is packed with invaluable insights on how you can bounce back from life's toughest challenges and transform adversity into strengths. Perfect for anyone feeling trapped or looking for inspiration to unleash their potential. Tune in to discover how Lee's resilience can inspire you to achieve more in your own journey!
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:19 Meet Lee Ellis: Vietnam POW
01:16 Lee's Early Life and Military Career
02:28 Captured: The POW Experience
04:38 Surviving and Resisting in Captivity
11:15 Lessons from Captivity
19:48 Reinventing Life After War
26:52 Leadership and Personal Growth
29:41 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
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