Stan Lee: How to Honor a Celebrity Icon

You may already know the legendary Stan Lee as one of the co-creators of iconic comic characters like Spider-Man, Ironman, and the X-Men. But did you also know that the 94-year-old served in the military during World War II?

The Signal Corps Regimental Association did, but only recently learned he had served in the U.S. Army’s Signal Corps. So the association did what came naturally—it honored Lee for his service.

Lee was inducted into the association March 3, according to the Army Times  (opens in a new tab). Lee said it was one of his “proudest moments.”

“I knew for years that Stan had served in the Army; it’s a matter of public record. But in December I was reading an article, it was about Stan Lee. They specifically mentioned that he served in the Signal Corps,” said Inductor Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Jones. “I reached out to ask if Stan was already a member, and they said that he wasn’t, so I proposed that we make him one.”

It’s an example any association that has a tie to a well-known celebrity could borrow from.

Soul of Leadership

Why We Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Embrace The #Spiritual  (opens in a new tab) Side Of #Leadership  (opens in a new tab) – https://t.co/lxNToRzrPr  (opens in a new tab)

— Cynthia Mills, FASAE (@TheLeadersHaven) March 9, 2017  (opens in a new tab)

Are you just a boss, or are you a leader with purpose?

You probably should be the latter. Forbes contributor Chris Myers makes the case  (opens in a new tab) that bosses should be leading from a place of soulfulness.

He concedes that talking about spirituality can be uncomfortable, but he argues that leadership shouldn’t just be about directing people—it’s about service.

He warns that leaders ignore the spiritual aspects of life, and “as a result, we feel lost, apathetic, and often even nihilistic about the role we play in business, politics, and life in general.”

Other Links of Note

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Don’t bore your attendees. The Meeting Pool shares a few ways to make your next meeting more exciting  (opens in a new tab).

Modernize your conference experience. Attendees have certain 21st-century expectations. Velvet Chainsaw Consulting shares a few ways you can meet them  (opens in a new tab).

Comic artist Stan Lee. (Gage Skidmore/Flickr)