Layered Leadership

“A master class in growth. Growing annual revenues? Yes. Growing one’s skill set from managing a paper route to owning and leading a company with $100 million a year in revenues and offices across the world? Yes … On each and every page of his valuable book, Armstrong layers authenticity on top of humility, ability, and success to build an imminently useful how-to manual for work and life.”
—Todd Diacon, President, Kent State University

“A transformative guide for modern leaders seeking to inspire and drive real change. Larry’s extensive experience in guiding high-performing teams shines through, offering actionable insights and strategies that blend visionary thinking with practical application. This book is essential for executives and managers aiming to build resilient, innovative teams and achieve sustained success.”
—Lew Horne, President, Advisory Services, CBRE, GLA-OC-IE

“Larry’s insight into how you bring your whole self into any endeavor is inspiring. In Layered Leadership, we all now have the opportunity to learn how to infuse creativity, discipline, humanity, and passion into everything we do … including addressing complex societal issues such as homelessness.”
—Susan B. Parks, President and CEO, OC United Way

“I thoroughly enjoyed Layered Leadership, a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of art, architecture, and business. It is not just about leadership but about building and sustaining a successful business. I particularly enjoyed his references to Good to Great, my favorite management book. That said, let’s appreciate that this was not written by some consultant or business pundit but by someone with personal insights who has “walked the talk”! Lastly, Lawrence’s writing style, and his own artwork included with each chapter, make this an enjoyable page-turner.”
—Steve Swerdlow, Principal, Swerdlow Advisory and Former Group President, CBRE

“Layered Leadership captures the key to building successful organizations by developing well-rounded leaders. This book shares valuable strategies for encouraging creativity and driving steady growth, no matter the economic climate … offering a fresh perspective on leadership that’s both practical and inspirational.”
—Ted Antenucci, President and CEO, Catellus Development Corporation

“A must-have for leaders focused on sustainable growth and building a lasting legacy of excellence. Larry’s experience as an artist enriches his approach to leadership, blending creativity with strategic foresight.”
—Dick Gochnauer, former CEO, Essendant

Lawrence R. Armstrong is the chair on the Board of Directors for Ware Malcomb. In the spirit of the Renaissance, Armstrong is an admired executive and an accomplished artist whose work is exhibited in multiple galleries. He is a community leader fighting homelessness, a teacher, mentor, and a charitable leader for his alma mater Kent State. Larry’s art has been exhibited around the world for over 10 years at venues such as the Agora Gallery and Grimandi Art Gallery in New York City, the Hamptons Fine Art Fair, Galleria 360 in Florence, Italy, SOFA Art Fair in Chicago, Galleria Azur in Madrid, and the Artblend Summer Exhibit in Fort Lauderdale, among many others.

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