Steve Armstrong

For most people, leadership is not a natural talent – it is a learned art. Leader, author, and speaker, Steve Armstrong reveals practical, hands-on leadership advice and skills learned as a soldier and humanitarian. If we are looking for larger than life heroes, we misunderstand what leadership is. In my experience, ordinary people rise to the occasion in turbulent and trying circumstances. Key lessons: Leaders Are Made, Not Born Leaders Manage Their Emotions Leaders Respond Rather Than React Leaders are Resilient people who can come from anywhere.

His experience leading people and applying Project Management tools while humanity was at its best – or worst – provides the backdrop for his powerful workshop message on Project Management. Discover these learning outcomes: How to ensure everyone knows how they fit into the mission How to apply proven Project Management skills to the most complex situations How to succeed by delegating responsibility with requisite authority

As leaders, we are responsible for ensuring the safety and well being of our employees and those with whom we work. Yet the world is full of predators, bullies and harassers. There are two interconnected reasons why you may never know what is going on: 1) The victims do not trust the ‘system’ to look after them, and 2) The chain of command was never held responsible and accountable for the actions of the perpetrator. This session will give you what you need to build faith in the system so people will tell you and how to hold your leaders accountable for what is happening on their watch.