Manage Self, Lead Others · 2026-05-05 · 25 min
Lawrence Armstrong helps leaders turn strategy into something you can actually see. In this episode, he reveals the metaphors that kept a fast-growing firm nimble and future-ready: fleet of ships vs ocean liner, roadrunner vs coyote, the visible light spectrum for smart diversification, and the flywheel moment when hard work suddenly starts pulling you forward. If you lead a team through change, growth, or competing priorities, this conversation will give you language that sticks and frameworks people will remember. Experience our episodes in a whole new way - watch every video version on our YouTube Channel. Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release. SOUND BITES [2:44] Fleet of ships vs one ocean liner . . . staying entrepreneurial, connected, and able to change direction quickly as you grow. [5:26] Roadrunner and coyote . . . balancing business development speed with operations capacity so growth stays sustainable. [7:48] Strategic diversification using the visible light spectrum . . . expand within your expertise and avoid distractions outside your “line of sight.” [10:53] The chessboard metaphor for internal talent moves . . .
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