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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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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Gifts Only Great Leaders Can Give

By John Armstrong | December 25, 2015

    Hallmark movies have been playing all month vividly illustrating the good heartedness and sacrifice of the season. As Christmas ends we’ll begin to think about New Year’s resolutions and the desire to shore up our shortcomings. Now is a great time to be reminded that there are some gifts only great leaders can … Read More

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The Motor Principle of Leadership

By John Armstrong | November 23, 2015

    My father passed away when I was 15, so when it came to things like fixing the car, I leaned on the dads of my friends and some of the older men at church.  One afternoon, one of these men is helping fix my car and taught me a really simple leadership lesson:   “People are like … Read More

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