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 ArmstrongApr 182 minCollaborative Informed ConsentThose who lead with a “Servant’s Heart” show their humanityEmployees Want to See Your Humanity 492 words - 3 minute read Remember when we thought all leaders were to be stoic, fearless, and had...
L. Darryl ArmstrongApr 132 minCollaborative Informed Consent“Let each of you look not only to his interests but also to the interests of others.” “Let each of you look not only to his interests but also to the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:4 ESV). No one would doubt that...
L. Darryl ArmstrongMar 292 minCollaborative Informed ConsentIs "Business-Speak Jargon" a Sign of Incompetence?A recent Enreach poll of 1500 respondents published in The Daily Mail Reporter on 29 March 2022 would suggest it is! However, almost...
L. Darryl ArmstrongMar 232 minCollaborative Informed ConsentSpokespeople Must Have Integrity and ClassBeing a "spokesperson," or these days better known sadly as a "spinmaster, publicist, or apologist," is at best a challenging and...
L. Darryl ArmstrongMay 19, 20201 minCommunity RelationsCrisis Communications: A Perspective on the Use of Social Media in Western Kentucky During the COVIDCrisis Communications: A Perspective on the Use of Social Media in Western Kentucky During the COVID-19 Crisis, Taylor Hayes (Recorded 3...
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 ArmstrongMar 25, 20201 minCommunity RelationsCrisis Communications – Jim McCamey, 30-year veteran crisis and emergency management – NInterview with Jim McCamy, a 30-year crisis, and emergency management professional provides you perspectives and insights from his...
L. Darryl ArmstrongMar 22, 20201 minCrisis ManagementCrisis Communications: Relations and One VoiceTo build integrity and credibility during a crisis you need one well-trained and articulate spokesperson with subject matter experts who...
L. Darryl ArmstrongMar 15, 20200 minEmergency Operations PlanningCrisis Communications: Communicate Now to Your Employees and Customers About the Coronoa Covid-19 Vi
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 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 ArmstrongOct 31, 20181 minEmergency Operations PlanningProtecting Yourself, Family and Friends During an Active Shooter @DoctorDarryl #ChurchSafetyMinistry#crisisanticipation #crisisprevention #Crisismanagement #ActiveShooter #TeamBuildingLeadershipChurchSafetyMinistry #Crisiscommunications
L. Darryl ArmstrongSep 5, 20183 minEmergency Operations PlanningChurch Safety and Security Plan – Start with a Simple Three Phased ProcessA OneNewsNow.com survey of 4000 churches in 2008 found that 75% of them had no security plans! “Keep watch over yourselves and all the...
L. Darryl ArmstrongFeb 8, 20183 minCommunity RelationsChurches, irrespective of size, must plan to ensure the safety of their congregantsColumn 1 Churches, like any other businesses in today’s environment, must take steps to ensure the safety of their congregations. Because...
L. Darryl ArmstrongOct 19, 20174 minEmergency Operations PlanningRealism provided by Nusura’s Simulation Deck TechnologyAll organizations these days are subject to crisis and emergency management disasters. Those that take the time to plan for their...
L. Darryl ArmstrongJun 5, 20177 minAggression ManagementPart 7 – The Millennials are different; use those differences to your organization’s benefitRemember what we have learned from the previous articles about the sociological and psychological make-ups of Millennials? Primarily,...