L. Darryl ArmstrongApr 213 minCollaborative Informed ConsentHow Heavy Is It?A young lady confidently walked around the room with a raised glass of water while leading a seminar and explained stress management to...
L. Darryl ArmstrongMar 291 minCollaborative Informed ConsentThe Importance of Clarity in CommunicationsIn my 50-year career, I have been responsible for teams of various sizes. A mentor of mine, when I was in my twenties, gave me some sage...
L. Darryl ArmstrongSep 24, 20218 minCollaborative Informed ConsentTransformational Leadership – The Courage to Listen and Act For almost 300 years, from the late 13th century until the early 17th century, the English/Scottish Border region was in turmoil. England...
L. Darryl ArmstrongJun 3, 20201 minManaging ConflictCrisis Communications: PTSD and COVID-19Crisis Communications: PTSD and the COVID-19 Crisis, Dr. L. Darryl Armstrong 25 May 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic is stressful. We fear...
L. Darryl ArmstrongMay 15, 20201 minTeam BuildingCrisis Communications: Interview with Dr. Bruce Costello, “The Importance of Corrective Body WWe are allegedly “healthy at home,” however, we know that sitting is the new health danger! However, there are simple corrective body...
L. Darryl ArmstrongApr 29, 20201 minCreating ExcellenceCrisis Communications: Why People Hoard Toilet Paper – The Need for ControlDuring times of crisis, when we feel out of control we seek to find something we can control. Perhaps, as Kit Yarrow, the consumer...
L. Darryl ArmstrongApr 13, 20201 minCommunity RelationsCrisis Communications: Taylor Hayes, 40-year News Veteran Interview Working with the MediaTaylor Hayes is the former publisher of the Ky New Era with more than 40-years experience. Working with the media requires understanding...
L. Darryl ArmstrongJun 12, 20194 minPerspectivesThe M-Generation Has a Desire for Meaning in Life and Work “We have met the enemy and he is us!” Pogo“Most of us Baby Boomers and GenXers don’t recall creating a disturbance when we entered the...
L. Darryl ArmstrongJun 11, 20194 minPerspectivesMillennials are Wired to Network Chapter 5 of 7“Recently a client of mine said, “What we need is a strategic plan!” This same client and his colleagues at the time were going through...
L. Darryl ArmstrongJun 10, 20195 minPerspectivesThree Key Strategies to Minimize Conflict and Prevent Crisis with the M-Generation in the Work Place“… most Millennials enjoy being coached and mentored – remember they had a unique relationship with their parents and teachers in this...
L. Darryl ArmstrongJun 9, 20194 minPerspectivesWhat is the Single Greatest Complaint Leveled Against Millennials? Chapter 3“Yes, I am entitled to apply for a vice president’s job. I was a community organizer for two years and have been here a year already!” –...
L. Darryl ArmstrongJun 8, 20195 minCollaborative Informed ConsentHow to Effectively Work with the M-Generation “To prevent or manage a crisis, focus on learning as much as possible as soon as possible so that you will be able to build relationships...
L. Darryl ArmstrongJun 7, 20194 minTeam BuildingTHE MILLENIALS: Who are these people? Chapter 1 of 7The M-Generation “The best crisis to manage is the one you prevent!” Dr. L. Darryl Armstrong speaking to the National Association of...
L. Darryl ArmstrongDec 30, 20182 minCollaborative Informed ConsentINATTENTION TO RESULTS – The 5th of the Five Dysfunctions of a TeamInattention to Results – The 5th of the Five Dysfunctions of a Team “You can accomplish anything, if you are not concerned about who gets...
L. Darryl ArmstrongNov 7, 20181 minCommunity RelationsAVOIDANCE OF ACCOUNTABILITY – 4 of 5 Dysfunctions of a TeamThe fourth dysfunction of the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team is an avoidance of accountability among team members. In the context of teamwork,...
L. Darryl ArmstrongNov 6, 20181 minCommunity RelationsCOLLABORATIVE INFORMED CONSENT Model of Public EngagementAcquiring informed consent from the people impacted by your work is critical to your professional success and that of your project. Doing...
L. Darryl ArmstrongNov 1, 20181 minCollaborative Informed ConsentLACK OF COMMITMENT – 3 of 5 Dysfunctions of a TeamLet’s now look at the third dysfunction of a team – the lack of commitment. Recently, a client of mine said, “I don’t understand why when...
L. Darryl ArmstrongOct 30, 20181 minCollaborative Informed ConsentCONFLICT – The Second Dysfunction of the Five Dysfunctions of a TeamThe second team dysfunction of the Five Dysfunctions of a Team is a fear of conflict among team members. However, all significant...
L. Darryl ArmstrongOct 29, 20181 minCommunity RelationsTRUST – The First Dysfunction of the Five Dysfunctions of a TEAMTrust is the foundation of every team. If I as a Leader have built no trust with my teammates I can’t build a team. Without trust we...
L. Darryl ArmstrongOct 27, 20181 minTeam BuildingThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team Introduction#TeamBuildingLeadershipChurchSafetyMinistry