Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

  In the near future, the confluence of automation, artificial intelligence and offshoring may render a significant portion of the American workforce - Economically Obsolete.   Obsolescence is defined as the process of becoming outdated or no longer useful.  When we think of being obsolete, what we think of is old technology, rusted machinery, cars that no longer run.   John Rovito has a podcast focused on trying to understand where we're heading and what actions we need to take to head off The "Age of Obsolete".   ​This communications expert puts a different spin and twist onto the usual Thrive LOUD episode. 

Donna Valente is a sales strategist and fearless certified Co-Active coach.  She has a focus on enterprise sales, leadership and management communication, mindset and motivation, managing deal cycles, negotiation, lead sales teams, dealing with conflict, to name a few. Donna is the co-founder of The Enterprise Sales Institute, a uniquely different sales academy because it focuses on the mindset for sales success, in addition to practical skills and tools. Donna brings decades of sales, management and recruiting experience working for start- ups and high growth organizations, especially in the educational technology and e-learning markets. She has a reputation for being sales professional who has generated substantial revenue growth for start-up companies. As a leader, Wharton grad, sales pro, strategist, and fearless coach, Donna brings her experience, energy and passion as a “Player Coach” to all her clients. And she brings her 'A-GAME' and her Philadelphia pride to Thrive LOUD.  

Dan Waldschmidt talks with Lou about how "being awesome" requires you to NOT "play it safe" in this out-take from his ORIGINAL Thrive LOUD appearance.   **** Connect with Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  thriveloud.com    

Part presentation skills coach, part emotional intelligence mentor, part motivational speaker and times part actor or stand-up comedian - we're just not quite sure!! ;-) Stacee Mandeville is the founder of Red Leaf Coaching, specializes in engaging, practical, and refreshingly no-nonsense executive communication skills workshops and keynotes. Oh you're in for a fun one on Thrive LOUD.

Josh Linkner – who started his career as a jazz guitarist - has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million. He is also a deeply experienced business leader, venture capitalist, top-rated keynote speaker, and author of four books, the New York Times bestsellers: Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention, as well as his latest book, Hacking Innovation. And yes, he still plays a mean jazz guitar. He also ROCKS it on this great episode of Thrive LOUD!

Jeanne Stafford is a Speaker, Trainer, Author, Improv Junkie and Devotee of YES! Her mission is to help people find greater joy at work and in life by arming them with usable and compelling communication skills. Her soon to be released book Think. Drink. Eat. Move: 4 Steps to YES is a MUST READ for 2018. Her mission is to help clients and audiences find greater joy at work and in life by arming them with usable and compelling communication skills. She wants to leave a room full of people lighter and more powerful than when she found it. NSA member and one of the warmest people you’ll ever encounter is on Thrive LOUD.

Taryn Winter Brill shares with Lou about key lessons she learned from her mom about taking chances and to try as many things in life as you can. Click Here to listen to the full episode of Taryn's interview with Lou. *** Connect with Lou:   loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  thriveloud.com    

Ted Larkins is an author, speaker and accomplished business executive and entrepreneur. Through his book and keynote talks, he shares the powerful Get To Principle, the ability to say "I Get To" as opposed to "I have to". Ted also co-developed a leading entertainment licensing company in Tokyo, representing major movie studios that included Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, and 20th Century Fox. He’s worked on projects (and partied) with Jon Bon Jovi, Jack Nicklaus, Mariah Carey, and many other artists. He is former Senior Vice President of the North American division of CPLG, one of the world’s leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies.  GET READY to GET TO BE HAPPY AND LOVE THE $H!T OUTTA LIFE on this fun episode of THRIVE LOUD. *** Connect to Lou:  loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  thriveloud.com  

For nearly 25 years, Christina (Tina) Martini has been a practicing attorney at the global law firm DLA Piper (and its legacy firms Rudnick & Wolfe and Piper Rudnick). Tina is a partner at DLA Piper and focuses her practice on domestic and international trademark and copyright law, as well as domain name, Internet, social media, advertising and unfair competition law. She is a WGN Radio Host on a program called “Paradigm Shift with Christina Martini” and she just launched a podcast show under the same name. Christina IS the Paradigm Shift we've all been waiting for.  A rockstar attorney at a big firm that's trying to bridge together business and the law. ***** Connect with Lou:  loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  thriveloud.com  

"People Packaging" is what she does! Sylvie di Giusto helps individuals and organizations to explore how people make up their minds very quickly about them, their leadership potential, or their company, and either open the door or slam it shut. Twenty years of corporate experience and her ability to empower people to influence the success of own career has led to her launching Executive Image Consulting, based in New York City. It’s where she uses her extensive corporate expertise as a keynote speaker, corporate trainer and image consultant for professionals, politicians, and companies who place great importance on themselves. Sylvie speaks to audiences around the world about the importance of “First Impressions… and everything beyond”. She is the Author of “The Image of Leadership,” the Co-Owner of the “Studio for Image Professionals” and the Creator of “How You Impress." Sylvie Di Giusto truly Thrives LOUD!   *** Connect with Lou:  loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  thriveloud.com  

BIM Networks CEO, Adam Frisch, shares the importance of keeping perspective in running a tech-start up.  Explaining how you have to ride out the 'ups' and 'downs' when everything feels like a '1' or a '10'.   Enjoy this Thrive LOUD Minisode.  You can hear Lou and Adam's original interview in it entirety by clicking this link.

Business coach, author, podcast host and speaker.  Jon Dwoskin is all about helping you grow your business - very BIG. And he lives and breathes this every day as the Head of the Jon Dwoskin Experience. He also is the host of a podcast show called The Think Big Movement Podcast. Even his bio on his website is monstrously BIG ;-)  Enjoy this fun conversation between Jon and Lou on Thrive LOUD.   **** Connect with Lou:   loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  thriveloud.com  

Derek Lundsten is always DREAMING BIG and DOING what it takes to make those dreams REAL! He is the CEO of Scrimmage, a modern mobile learning, development and training technology firm with a global footprint. Derek leads a dynamic growth business and a stellar team, overseeing its Sales & Marketing, Client Services and Technology divisions to ensure a proper alignment between evolving customer needs and innovation. Entrepreneur, Life Explorer, Husband, NEW FATHER and overall amazing guy connects with Lou on this great episode of Thrive LOUD!   *** Connect with Lou: loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: thriveloud.com  

Cy Wakeman is a dynamic international keynote speaker, business consultant, New York Times bestselling author, and global thought leader with over 25 years experience cultivating a revolutionary new approach to leadership.  She is the CEO and Founder of Reality Based Leadership.  Named one of the “Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow” on twitter, Wakeman’s influence continues to build. Participants consistently rank her programs as the single most impactful training they have ever received. Wakeman’s newest book, No Ego, points out that Ego-driven behaviors are the #1 source of drama in workplaces today, and it’s costing organizations billions annually. Enjoy listening in on this fun conversation between Cy and Lou.   *** Connect with Lou - loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD - thriveloud.com  

In this Thrive LOUD Minisode we go back to where it all began.  The very first Thrive LOUD episode with Billee Howard. The founder and CEO of Brandthropologie highlights what an amazing time we're living in to be an entrepreneur and how it important it is to "follow your dreams". Enjoy!

Gavin Zuchlinski is the founder of Acuity Scheduling, the slickest way for businesses to automate and manage their appointments online, allowing clients to schedule themselves. A self-professed tech geek and espresso maniac (a word he does not use lightly) who wholeheartedly believes that business should be fun. Acuity Scheduling supports over 50,000 businesses of all sizes, from people working for themselves to major corporations with thousands of employees. Their Customer Support is unmatched in this industry as they focus on easy & pain-free scheduling with one on one support as they help their client’s businesses grow and thrive. BELOW IS A LINK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GAVIN AND A SPECIAL SIGN UP FOR A 45-DAY TRIAL OF ACUITY SCHEDULING:  acuityscheduling.com/thrive Hear how Gavin created a company from watching his mom struggle with scheduling her clients on this fun and inspiring episode of Thrive LOUD.

D.L. Brouwer is the author of The Return on Leadership. He brings a unique perspective to his role as a leadership author, keynote speaker, and business visionary. His views on business and life were shaped by the years he spent as a navigator, flying anti-submarine missions from US aircraft carriers in the north Arabian Sea during the height of the Cold War and as a manager, leader and executive in businesses ranging from a Silicon Valley start-up to a global Fortune 500. He is an avid brewer and lover of beers, rides a motorcycle and is also an “Aggie” at heart.  Coming to you from Northern Virginia enjoy hearing all about this American hero and incredible leader.   ***** Connect with Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

In this Thrive LOUD Minisode - Love Coach Debbie Forth reminds us to "believe in love" in this special Valentine's Day edition.  Click here to hear the original interview between Debbie and Lou

Fred Killingsworth is the founder and CEO of Hinge Consulting. A true master connector, former Amazonian and top producing sales pro throughout the years within the Telecom industry - Fred has created a company that helps businesses maximizes their potential within the Amazon-sphere.  Hear his story, journey and passion for helping businesses Thrive! **** Connect to Lou:   loudiamond.net   Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  thriveloud.com  

Tony Chatman is a Force Multiplier, Bias Disrupter, Change Navigator, Keynote Speaker and Corporate Relationship Expert. He has worked with hundreds of corporations and government agencies to help people reach new heights of effectiveness by understanding themselves and others better.   He is the author of The Force Multiplier - How to Lead Teams Where Everyone Wins and the founder of Chatman Enterprises. And truly one heck of a guy.  Enjoy this great episode! ***** Connect to Lou:  loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD :  thriveloud.com