Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, on Mar. 4 announced that Lawrence R. Armstrong, Chairman of Ware Malcomb, released his first book entitled “Layered Leadership.” Recently awarded a Literary Titan Silver Book Award recognizing independent works, the book’s central theme addresses how leaders can build more dynamic and successful organizations by blending layers of strategic thinking, creativity, and resilience to address challenges and opportunities.
Armstrong is an accomplished business leader, artist, architect, philanthropist and author. Drawing from all aspects of his life, ‘Layered Leadership’ is a book about creativity, driving double-digit growth, and dominating the competition with innovative strategies and execution.
“The inspiration for “Layered Leadership” came from my experiences at Ware Malcomb and my passion for art and architecture. I saw a unique opportunity to blend these disciplines with leadership principles to create a multi-dimensional approach to effective leadership. I want to help business leaders gain a different perspective and insight into leading and motivating people to build strong organizations,” said Armstrong.
“Layered Leadership” differs from other business leadership books by drawing parallels between leadership and the creative processes in art and architecture, while outlining tools to embrace innovation, foster collaboration and achieve sustainable success in a rapidly changing business landscape. It demonstrates how to utilize various types of input from a vast variety of sources and synthesize them into creative leadership strategies.
The book also incorporates practical exercises such as creating an ‘exploration sketchbook.’ Designed to encourage continuous learning and personal growth, this exercise invites leaders to document personal insights, ideas and reflections on their leadership journey. The book is for seasoned executives and aspiring leaders alike, offering a guide to think more creatively, act decisively, and lead effectively in an evolving world.
“Layered Leadership” is now available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Bookshop.org, BAM, Powell’s City of Books and on Ware Malcomb’s own website, waremalcomb.com.
About Lawrence R. Armstrong
Lawrence R. Armstrong is a world-renowned artist, architect and business leader. He is Chairman of Ware Malcomb, an international design firm that provides planning, architecture, interior design, branding, civil engineering and building measurement services to commercial real estate and corporate clients throughout the US, Canada, Mexico and Panama. He has been an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award winner, a multi-time OCBJ OC500 member of the most influential OC community leaders. With Ware Malcomb for over 30 years, and former CEO for over 25 years, Larry grew firm revenue by 40 times during his tenure as CEO. His lifelong fascination with layers drives his creative vision, and his exquisite art has been exhibited all over the world including Italy, Spain and Germany. Lawrence volunteers his time to California’s Office of Emergency Services Safety Assessment Program.
About Ware Malcomb (waremalcomb.com)
Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a contemporary and expanding full-service design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding and building measurement services to corporate, commercial/residential developer and public/institutional clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, and public/institutional projects. The firm is also ranked among the top 15 architecture/engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the top 30 interior design firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.
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