L. Darryl Armstrong
A Post-It Note to Re-energize Yourself and Focus
We all have those days when we go to work and can’t focus. Often, it is due to stress, personal issues, or distractions. Research shows...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- Apr 21
- 3 min
How 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...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- Sep 10, 2021
- 4 min
Styles of Leadership in Today’s Society – The Transactional Leader
“We herd sheep; we drive cattle; we lead people. Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way,” General George S. Patton. General Patton was...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- Jun 8, 2019
- 5 min
How 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...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- Jun 7, 2019
- 4 min
THE MILLENIALS: Who are these people? Chapter 1 of 7
The M-Generation “The best crisis to manage is the one you prevent!” Dr. L. Darryl Armstrong speaking to the National Association of...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- Jun 19, 2017
- 4 min
Forthcoming e-book on the M-Generation
Some of you know my work as a behavioral psychologist and a public involvement consultant. What you may not know is that I have known for...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- Feb 22, 2017
- 5 min
Part 2: How to deal effectively with the M-Generation
Part 2: How to deal effectively with the M-Generation In Part One of this series, we gave some general behavioral insights into the...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- Nov 5, 2015
- 3 min
Mark Twain would be Proud of Paul Wolff
Finding public servants of the caliber of Paul is difficult in our society. Paul was one of the rare breed that understood the importance...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- Nov 30, 2011
- 1 min
The Complainer – Whiner
The Complainer – The Whiner This behavioral style drives all of us “up the wall.” Although they are people focused as opposed to task...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- Nov 21, 2011
- 1 min
A Week for “Golden Eagle” Awards
What do Frisch’s Big Boy, IHOP, Curly’s and Miss Peggy’s have in common? If you were to answer they are all restaurants you would be...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- Oct 24, 2011
- 1 min
Dealing with Difficult Personalities – “The Sniper”
Snipers toss the grenade or make the shot and duck behind the tree, says authors Rick Brinkman and Rick Kirschner in their excellent...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- Jun 30, 2011
- 2 min
A “Driver” Asks – “What would a good career choice be?”
You are a driver. Your are task focused. You want to get the job done and done now. Drivers are not concerned about relationships as much...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- Jun 14, 2011
- 1 min
Dealing with Difficult People – The Tank
“Tanks” want to roll over you and intimidate you into submission. Fighting back, raising your voice won’t stop their behavior. However,...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- Jun 8, 2011
- 1 min
Dealing with Difficult People – Where to place your desk
Many people reading this I dare predict maybe sitting in an office where their desk is between them and an escape route. When dealing...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- Jun 1, 2011
- 1 min
The Most Difficult Personality Styles – How to Deal with Difficult People
Following are the most difficult behavioral styles that we will have to be prepared to effectively deal with as communicators if we want...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- May 31, 2011
- 1 min
Dr. John Byrne’s Two Preventative Steps – Dealing with Difficult People
Dr. John Byrnes in his book Beyond Conflict notes that the two most important preventative steps we can take in preventing conflict are:...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- May 31, 2011
- 2 min
Dealing with difficult people – Act or react? – June 16 – Louisville, Ky
As a behavioral psychologist, I have observed for more than 35-years how economic and social conditions impact human behavior especially...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- Mar 22, 2011
- 1 min
Leadership practices
Most companies still don’t standardize their leadership best practices. They may have dozens of ways to interview and hire, solve the...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- Nov 15, 2010
- 1 min
TSA Could Use Dr. John Byrne’s Aggression Management Training
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano have yet to realize...
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L. Darryl Armstrong
- Jul 12, 2010
- 1 min
Congressmen and Their Tempers
Chilton, Wisc. -Another Congressman (D-TX) has lost his cool. In dealing with such types, constituents seem to remember that the key is...
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