Discover the power of strong connections
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Author, strategist and business coach humorously inspiring companies to boost their business through strong connections
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“Not only did Lou deliver one of the most impactful keynotes our company has ever experienced - he has continued to help us as a strategic partner. His 'connecting core' methodology has become part of our own culture. And we're growing more than I ever could have imagined.”
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If you’re trying to find the right way to make the connections essential to building your team to achieve your business or personal goals, Lou Diamond is the man to help you make the connections to make it happen. Aside from selling everything under the sun for most of his adult life, Lou Diamond is an energetic, comical, inspirational, not-afraid-to-get-his hands dirty leader, business development strategist and performance coach. He is also the best-selling author of ‘Master the Art of Connecting’ and one of the most powerful ‘connectors’ you’ll ever encounter.
Lou, who’s been a top producer at every firm he’s ever worked, has led sales teams at Accenture, Deloitte, Omnicom, Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to achieve record revenues year after year.
Lou is the CEO and Founder of Thrive, a leading consulting and coaching company focused on making the most incredible leaders and top performers even more amazing. Through a strategic mix of coaching, mentoring and consulting, Lou and his team develop the right strategic blueprint to push today’s true disruptors to tap their core ability to connect in ways that drives them toward unprecedented levels of success.
He hosts Thrive LOUD, one of the most popular business podcast shows dedicated to inspiring people to reach their peak potential in every facet of their life. He also hosts the Bedside Reading’s Authors That Thrive podcast, Greenbacks – a YouTube Program that explores how sustainable, sustainable business really is, and co-hosts Diamond Cuts Money Talks – a show about life, leadership, the NFL & other sports too. He has consulted and mentored leading performers at hundreds of companies the world over. He will send you on your way feeling as though you can conquer the world…. and make tons of great new connections doing it.
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This keynote is specifically geared for growing organizations looking to maintain the original values, core ideals and culture that helped launch them to the heights they’ve achieved.
Lou Diamond will show the audience:
This program is designed to help your audience improve how they network, prospect and build connections to expedite the sales process and maximize the opportunities they have. Much like sports, or any kind of performance or competition, preparation is key, not only on your skills but on yourself. Your audience will discover the kind of communication tools needed in today’s environment to get ready before they even walk in the door.
This program is critical for client retention! Your audience will discover:
This program will help your audience identify their communication style and play to its strengths so they manage their time well while STILL building great connections. Your audience will discover how they can communicate quickly and still connect. They’ll also understand how to make a greater impact on their clients with less words and quick connections so they can get more done in less time, while still building strong rapport with every client.
“One of the most unforgettable offsite meetings we’ve ever had. Lou delivered a powerful message & changed the way we think about sales, marketing and leadership.”
Peter Magro, CEO
"Lou did an excellent job with not only leading our national annual meeting but with the topics he presented as well. He kept us engaged and made sure to be respectful of our time and attention. This was the first year our company did this meeting virtually and it went off without a hitch thanks to Lou!"
Kitty McSparin
What makes connections so important?
Do you know what the best sales professionals, the most creative marketers and the most powerful leaders have in common?
They all have an incredible ability to connect. Whether in business or in life, the connections you make are essential toward thriving in everything you do.
Without making strong, powerful connections – leaders cannot bring their teams together, marketers cannot communicate their message and sales teams cannot close.
What leadership qualities do you most admire and why?
Those that embody the “muscles” of what I call the “Connecting Core” … a.k.a. the S.A.F.E.
Leaders that work on these qualities every day are what I call “Master Connectors”. These are the traits of those that truly thrive loud!
Which of your achievements are you most proud of?
Living my Super Why every day: Helping top performers and companies thrive through the power of connecting.
How are your keynote presentations unique?
My keynotes embrace what “Connecting” is all about. Through words, action, technology, humor and interactivity – audiences all experience a “workout” during my keynote addresses. They identify, uncover and flex the Connecting Core muscles in each presentation I deliver.
How much does humor factor into your keynotes and other speaking engagements?
Humor is one of the more fun parts of ‘connecting’. I have always had the ability to make others laugh and not take things ‘too seriously’. This light-hearted way of being is injected into my keynotes through funny stories, audience participation and a dose of self-deprecation. Yet it always is rooted in an important lesson that audiences can use to grow and prosper. When you’re smiling and laughing…you are thriving.
What would be your ideal event to speak at?
The best part about my “Connecting” platform of keynotes is that it carries across industries and business functions. Leadership, sales, business development and marketing audiences all value my keynotes in EVERY industry. Trade shows, conferences, company-wide meetings…they are all applicable.
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