Tag Archive: Leaders Learn

Mechanics of Leadership

By John Armstrong | March 28, 2019

  My son went through a very frustrating season with his car not starting. There aren’t many things as deflating as sticking the key in the ignition, and nothing happens. In his case, the problem was intermittent. It would start, and then a day, week, month, or several months later it wouldn’t. On a trip … Read More

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Leading Blind When Perception Does Not Agree With Reality

By John Armstrong | August 5, 2018

    In 1999, John F. Kennedy, Jr. took off from Essex, NJ, in his private plane, headed to Martha’s Vineyard. An hour and a half later, he along with his wife and sister-in-law perished in a tragic ocean crash. Come to find out, many people have died in the same way.   The cause? … Read More

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Is Leadership Hidden?

By John Armstrong | November 12, 2017

    Recently I was reading Henry Cloud’s book, 9 Things You Simply Must Do, and came across this great thought. It was such an impactful thought; I had to stop and re-read it a couple of times. Check it out:   “Is gravity hidden? Well, it depends on whether you are flying or falling. … Read More

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Sound Bite Leaders

By John Armstrong | November 17, 2016

    We live in a time when posts, tweets, sound bites, slogans, and memes seem to define the substance of our culture and leadership. All of us have just gone through a grueling election cycle that has polarized our country (and the world). No one is pleased with the leadership options we have to … Read More

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The One Leadership Trait that Trumps All Others

By John Armstrong | November 1, 2016

  One of the most famous leadership quotes of all time originated with Harry S. Truman; it goes like this:   “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.”   Warren Buffett and his right-hand man at Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger, are two of the richest men in the world and have been … Read More

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The Secret Sauce to Becoming a Great Leader

By John Armstrong | May 9, 2016

  I went through a period in high school where getting into trouble became a team sport for my friends and me. That promptly led to my parents putting me on a friend diet. I’ll never forget my dad telling me who I could NOT hang out with, who I wouldn’t sit next to at … Read More

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Little Things Matter

By Denae Armstrong | March 1, 2016

  Over the years, I have told my kids a million times, “be the leader!”  It is an honor to see each of them growing their influence and leadership skills.  This post is by my daughter Denae who has been a very important part of making GrowMyLeadership what it is.   Little Things Matter Those … Read More

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Six Ways We Help Our Children Become Leaders

By John Armstrong | February 17, 2016

    Over the years I’ve encouraged and challenged my children using some key phrases. “Be the leader” is one of the top two. I’ve been making this statement with my son, Austin, for at least 10 years, and he has heard me say it a million times to his older brother and sister. As … Read More

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