Why Kids Need Leadership Mentors

By John Armstrong | October 11, 2020

Recently I had the opportunity to help a young man struggling with a tough decision. He has great parents, but they were far away, and I was close. I was able to say things his parents probably couldn’t, and my saying them was perhaps better received. The whole experience was a great reminder of why … Read More

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Leadership Hack #1

By John Armstrong | October 7, 2019

    Leadership hacks are practical, simple, everyday tips and tricks to grow my leadership. Welcome to the inaugural edition.   We’ve all heard the phrase “leaders are learners.”  But with hectic schedules and so many demands, we struggle at finding the time.   Leadership Hack #1 works to resolve this by giving you an … Read More

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The Effective Manager

By John Armstrong | April 28, 2019

I was staring at my Kindle app unimpressed with the choices for my next book to read. Staring back at me from the top of the list was a book I have been putting off for two years. Both the title and cover weren’t very impressive; so, my first thought was to jump to Amazon … Read More

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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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Leadership Pain

By John Armstrong | November 19, 2018

    Every day I troll the Amazon Kindle Daily Deals, and it’s usually disappointing. Then, out of the blue, between mounds of romance fiction and self-help books, this book sticks out like a sore thumb. I bought it instantly.   I didn’t jump right in; it sat in a holding pattern while I finished … Read More

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A Warriors Faith

By John Armstrong | August 19, 2018

    Any time you buy a book or see a movie, there is anticipation and a bit of concern on how good it will be. In this case, A Warrior’s Faith showed up on an Amazon Kindle special. Knowing that military books are often good, and usually have good leadership content, I purchased it. … 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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The Single Most Important Leadership Quality Parents Must Teach

By John Armstrong | July 23, 2018

    My wife and I pulled up to a stop light and sitting across the intersection were one of those once in a lifetime, only seen on YouTube moments.   My first thought was, “Am I hallucinating?” But slowly I realized that the driver of the Mustang was the one on drugs.   If … Read More

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Doing For Others What A Man Did For Me

By John Armstrong | June 11, 2018

    Out of the blue, this leadership quote jumped into my world. It wasn’t a new quote, but one I heard a long time ago. Like an old man hiding money under his mattress, I stuck it in the notes section of my address book under the man who said it.   Keep in … 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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