#458: Building Success with Both Sides of the Brain with Lawrence Armstrong

On this episode of That Entrepreneur Show, host Vincent A. Lanci sits down with Lawrence Armstrong, Chairman of Ware Malcomb and author of the new book Layered Leadership. With decades of experience scaling one of North America’s top design firms, Lawrence shares how blending artistic creativity with strategic thinking has been key to his success — and how it can unlock yours too.

From designing Olympic venues to mentoring future leaders, Lawrence's journey is packed with lessons on leadership, resilience, and innovation. He dives into practical tools from Layered Leadership, explains how to delegate effectively, and reveals why developing your team — even if it means letting them fail — is essential for long-term growth.

This inspiring conversation is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, creatives, and future leaders ready to level up their mindset and strategy.

📘 Featured Topics:

• Turning mistakes into leadership lessons
• How to build and execute a successful succession plan
• The power of creative and analytical balance in leadership
• Exercises from Layered Leadership you can apply today
• Life after the C-suite: Art, mentorship, and legacy

📌 Don’t forget: Layered Leadership is now available — grab your copy and learn how to lead with your whole brain.

🎧 Tune in now and start thinking like an architect of success.

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