AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Lou Diamond

Lou Diamond is a highly sough-after speaker, sales and marketing consultant, leadership and performance mentor and podcaster. Author of Master the Art of Connecting and CEO of Thrive, Lou has made it his life’s work to help businesses, leaders and brands thrive through the power of connecting.

His innovative connecting tactics have helped hundreds of companies across the globe explode their sales, retain their clients and build a thriving culture. Lou’s boundless energy and motivation have inspired audiences, organizations and top leaders feel they can conquer the world and make tons of great new connections doing it.

Lou is a Cornell University graduate, passionate sports fan, not-so-great golfer, loving husband and extremely proud parent.

Where does EVERY connection without our lives begin?

EVERY connection in our lives begins with a good conversation.  From our first contact with another human to every interaction we make within our lives the starting point of that relationship always begins with having a good conversation.  

Yet we all know not EVERY conversation we have leads to making a connection:  The sales pitch doesn’t land the sale.  The job interview doesn’t lead to you getting hired.  The first date doesn’t turn into a second.  

Not every conversation in our lives leads to the connection we desire.

But what if it did?  

What if EVERY conversation led to making the connection you needed within your life within that moment?
What if EVERY time you speak with someone you achieve the goal you set out to?
What if EVERY conversation enabled you to connect, engage and win in business and life?

It was this line of thinking that led me to write SPEAK EASY: Connect with EVERY Conversation and share not what you need to say nor what you need to do…but HOW YOU NEED TO BE…every time you have a conversation.

What is a Connected Leader?

A Connected Leader prioritizes relationships in everything they do. They care about you and the things you care about.
A Connected Leader understands the power of connection and is a leader people want to follow.
A Connected Leader is open, vulnerable, transparent and kind. They are trusted and trusting.
A Connected Leader thinks holistically vs. transactionally. They listen, coach, support, and empower.
A Connected Leader leverages their network to exponentially advance results for themselves and others.    
A Connected Leader is the type of leader needed to succeed in business today.  

What is the Connected Leader Course?

In recognizing that a Connected Leader is what the world needs more of today, I partnered with the amazing Michelle Tillis Lederman -  my connecting sister from another mister.   We combined our connecting methodologies and designed a course for the aspiring leader who wants to take things to a new level, but knows they won’t get there alone.  

Through an 8-week peer cohort learning experience, the Connected Leader Course provides the foundational thinking and tactical skills of a connected leader, access advice from expert coaches and peers to exponentially advance results for themselves and others, and teaches how to build a culture and environment where people engage and build connected relationships right from the start.

What is the Connected Leader Club?

After completing the Connected Leader Course you now have the foundations of a Connected Leader. 

How can you keep the momentum going?
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By creating a community of leaders hungry for growth, we can reinforce the habits developed, provide access to expertise to navigate the hurdles, and build a supportive peer network to hold you accountable.

Most people are not getting what they need at their jobs and seek the relationships, support, and expertise elsewhere. 

That’s why we created The Club.

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Visit Lou on his website: 
https://www.thriveloud.com/
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LINK for BOOK:
https://www.amazon.com/Speak-Easy-Connect-Every-Conversation/dp/177458185X

Link to Connected Leader Course to sign up for the FALL SESSION:  https://connectedleaderclub.mykajabi.com/offers/axi8vUuL/checkout