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Speak Easy: Connect with Every Conversation
What if every conversation you had was a great one?
Sometimes, that promising lead turns out to be a bust. That first date doesn’t lead to a second. The sales pitch fails to land the client. But what if they could? What if you knew the steps to “set up” each conversation to increase the likelihood that you connect, engage and win?
Welcome to Speak Easy. Unlike prohibition-era speakeasies―underground bars with secret knocks, where people spoke quietly to avoid detection―there’s no bathtub gin here. But inside these covers you’ll find some of the best-kept secrets of elite interviewers and conversationalists.
Your host, Lou Diamond, is a storyteller, podcaster, and professional speaker who has studied how content can connect and engage audiences. He has analyzed, edited, and broken down thousands of interviews and great conversations. Through him, you now have exclusive access to proven strategies, tactics, and lessons to make more of your conversations lead to great connections.
Discover the mindset you should strive to be in before, during, and after you have a conversation, and how to maximize and continue a great one. Learn how to steer a conversation to connect with prospects; engage with partners, clients and colleagues; and win in business and in life. Find tips, techniques and best practices used by some of the world’s greatest communicators and leaders. Step inside, grab a stool, and learn something new.
Sometimes, that promising lead turns out to be a bust. That first date doesn’t lead to a second. The sales pitch fails to land the client. But what if they could? What if you knew the steps to “set up” each conversation to increase the likelihood that you connect, engage and win?
Welcome to Speak Easy. Unlike prohibition-era speakeasies―underground bars with secret knocks, where people spoke quietly to avoid detection―there’s no bathtub gin here. But inside these covers you’ll find some of the best-kept secrets of elite interviewers and conversationalists.
Your host, Lou Diamond, is a storyteller, podcaster, and professional speaker who has studied how content can connect and engage audiences. He has analyzed, edited, and broken down thousands of interviews and great conversations. Through him, you now have exclusive access to proven strategies, tactics, and lessons to make more of your conversations lead to great connections.
Discover the mindset you should strive to be in before, during, and after you have a conversation, and how to maximize and continue a great one. Learn how to steer a conversation to connect with prospects; engage with partners, clients and colleagues; and win in business and in life. Find tips, techniques and best practices used by some of the world’s greatest communicators and leaders. Step inside, grab a stool, and learn something new.
152 pages, Paperback
Published September 27, 2022
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About the author
Lou Diamond
2 books5 followersLou 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.
Connect with Lou and more of his work at ThriveLouD.com.
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.
Connect with Lou and more of his work at ThriveLouD.com.
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September 29, 2022
Conversation is the foundation of every meaningful relationship
A short and simple read, Lou Diamond shares methods and strategies for getting the most out of every conversation.
Your skills will be honed through action steps, exercises, and research so that you are able to maximize and drive meaningful conversations with anyone.
A short and simple read, Lou Diamond shares methods and strategies for getting the most out of every conversation.
Your skills will be honed through action steps, exercises, and research so that you are able to maximize and drive meaningful conversations with anyone.
August 2, 2022
Speak Easy: Connect with Every Conversation
By
Lou Diamond
Rating:5/5
Description:
What if every conversation you had was a great one?
Sometimes, that promising lead turns out to be a bust. That first date doesn’t lead to a second. The sales pitch fails to land the client. But what if they could? What if you knew the steps to “set up” each conversation to increase the likelihood that you connect, engage and win?
Welcome to Speak Easy. Unlike prohibition-era speakeasies―underground bars with secret knocks, where people spoke quietly to avoid detection―there’s no bathtub gin here. But inside these covers you’ll find some of the best-kept secrets of elite interviewers and conversationalists.
Review:
👉Talking about the title of the book, the title of the book is really so interesting to read.
👉The cover is appealing and attractive as well.Writing style is quite appreciable . Welcome to Speak Easy.Imagine a scenario where each discussion you had was an extraordinary one. Here and there, that promising lead ends up being a
failure. That first date doesn't prompt a second. The attempt to seal the deal neglects to land the client. Yet, consider the possibility that they could. Imagine a scenario where you knew the moves toward "set up" every discussion to improve the probability that you
interface, draw in and win.In contrast to preclusion period speakeasies - underground bars with secret thumps, where individuals talked unobtrusively to stay away from location - there's no home brew here. Be
that as it may, inside these covers you'll discover probably the tricks of the trade of first class interviewers. He is a narrator, podcaster, and proficient speaker who has concentrated on how content can interface and connect with crowds. He has dissected, altered, and separated a large number
of meetings and incredible discussions. Through him, you currently have select admittance to demonstrated procedures, strategies, and examples to make a
greater amount of your discussions lead to
extraordinary associations.
Wow! What a book! I am in love with the book
For complete read do order the book on @amazondotin @amazondotcom
👉I just loved reading the book
By
Lou Diamond
Rating:5/5
Description:
What if every conversation you had was a great one?
Sometimes, that promising lead turns out to be a bust. That first date doesn’t lead to a second. The sales pitch fails to land the client. But what if they could? What if you knew the steps to “set up” each conversation to increase the likelihood that you connect, engage and win?
Welcome to Speak Easy. Unlike prohibition-era speakeasies―underground bars with secret knocks, where people spoke quietly to avoid detection―there’s no bathtub gin here. But inside these covers you’ll find some of the best-kept secrets of elite interviewers and conversationalists.
Review:
👉Talking about the title of the book, the title of the book is really so interesting to read.
👉The cover is appealing and attractive as well.Writing style is quite appreciable . Welcome to Speak Easy.Imagine a scenario where each discussion you had was an extraordinary one. Here and there, that promising lead ends up being a
failure. That first date doesn't prompt a second. The attempt to seal the deal neglects to land the client. Yet, consider the possibility that they could. Imagine a scenario where you knew the moves toward "set up" every discussion to improve the probability that you
interface, draw in and win.In contrast to preclusion period speakeasies - underground bars with secret thumps, where individuals talked unobtrusively to stay away from location - there's no home brew here. Be
that as it may, inside these covers you'll discover probably the tricks of the trade of first class interviewers. He is a narrator, podcaster, and proficient speaker who has concentrated on how content can interface and connect with crowds. He has dissected, altered, and separated a large number
of meetings and incredible discussions. Through him, you currently have select admittance to demonstrated procedures, strategies, and examples to make a
greater amount of your discussions lead to
extraordinary associations.
Wow! What a book! I am in love with the book
For complete read do order the book on @amazondotin @amazondotcom
👉I just loved reading the book
January 10, 2023
This author wants to get people "tawking!"
A good conversation is an enjoyable experience. A great conversation which leaves you smarter and with a great feeling of connection when it ends is a gift. Finding ways to truly listen and connect with other people is an art and science. In his engaging book “Speak Easy – Connect with Every Conversation” author Lou Diamond provides us with his invaluable 7 C’s guidelines and story infused lessons that that are peppered with wit, wisdom, and plain old common sense. Each guideline outlined the steps we need to take to connect with others during any conversation.
Lou also explains the “science” of conversation and what important components need to be in place so our conversations could serve as memorable and most importantly authentic representations of ourselves. He also shares this information via his clever Speakeasy “conversation recipes” so they can be remembered and applied.
However, I would expect nothing less from an author/speaker who spent his formative years growing up in Queens, New York, a geographic and multi-cultural landscape that is forever interesting, consistently confusing but always educational. Lou is a credit to his Queens roots, a place where the question “How did you get here?” was part of our Queens’ native’s daily existence. Sharing helpful directions that would help us travel through our neighborhoods was embedded in our borough’s Code of Conduct.
I recommend that you make this book one of your go to communication resources and enjoy the lessons wrapped in a smile. And now I am going to follow the author’s well-tested B5G motto “Be Brief. Be Bright. Be Gone!” and end this book review!
P.S. When anyone from Queens tries to give you advice… Listen! They know what they’re tawking about! Keep this book handy wherever you go. It's going to come in handy.
A good conversation is an enjoyable experience. A great conversation which leaves you smarter and with a great feeling of connection when it ends is a gift. Finding ways to truly listen and connect with other people is an art and science. In his engaging book “Speak Easy – Connect with Every Conversation” author Lou Diamond provides us with his invaluable 7 C’s guidelines and story infused lessons that that are peppered with wit, wisdom, and plain old common sense. Each guideline outlined the steps we need to take to connect with others during any conversation.
Lou also explains the “science” of conversation and what important components need to be in place so our conversations could serve as memorable and most importantly authentic representations of ourselves. He also shares this information via his clever Speakeasy “conversation recipes” so they can be remembered and applied.
However, I would expect nothing less from an author/speaker who spent his formative years growing up in Queens, New York, a geographic and multi-cultural landscape that is forever interesting, consistently confusing but always educational. Lou is a credit to his Queens roots, a place where the question “How did you get here?” was part of our Queens’ native’s daily existence. Sharing helpful directions that would help us travel through our neighborhoods was embedded in our borough’s Code of Conduct.
I recommend that you make this book one of your go to communication resources and enjoy the lessons wrapped in a smile. And now I am going to follow the author’s well-tested B5G motto “Be Brief. Be Bright. Be Gone!” and end this book review!
P.S. When anyone from Queens tries to give you advice… Listen! They know what they’re tawking about! Keep this book handy wherever you go. It's going to come in handy.
September 27, 2022
Conversation really is EVERYTHING.
From the morning coffee chats with your family to the daily news broadcast to your choice of podcast on the drive to work to the endless conversations throughout the work day, we are constantly engaged in conversation.
What if every conversation you had was a great one and didn’t feel wasted?
Sure, we have all experienced poor conversations.
The sales pitch that falls flat or the pick up line to a girl/guy that gains you a stone-cold stare.
But, what if you knew the steps to “set up” each conversation to increase the likelihood that you connect, engage and win?
Well, this is the book to get the job done.
Lou Diamond’s latest book: Speak Easy is here!
The play on the prohibition-era speakeasies is fun with Lou’s new book title but there is more to it.
Rather than having to speak quietly to avoid detection, inside this book you will find the best-kept secrets of elite interviewers and conversationalists.
Furthermore, once you reach the end of the book you will find Lou’s Bar Cart Bonus: The Speak Easy Secret Menu.
The book is worth it for just this bonus, not to mention all the value throughout the preceding chapters!
If you are looking to maximize your conversations to become great ones, then grab this book!
From the morning coffee chats with your family to the daily news broadcast to your choice of podcast on the drive to work to the endless conversations throughout the work day, we are constantly engaged in conversation.
What if every conversation you had was a great one and didn’t feel wasted?
Sure, we have all experienced poor conversations.
The sales pitch that falls flat or the pick up line to a girl/guy that gains you a stone-cold stare.
But, what if you knew the steps to “set up” each conversation to increase the likelihood that you connect, engage and win?
Well, this is the book to get the job done.
Lou Diamond’s latest book: Speak Easy is here!
The play on the prohibition-era speakeasies is fun with Lou’s new book title but there is more to it.
Rather than having to speak quietly to avoid detection, inside this book you will find the best-kept secrets of elite interviewers and conversationalists.
Furthermore, once you reach the end of the book you will find Lou’s Bar Cart Bonus: The Speak Easy Secret Menu.
The book is worth it for just this bonus, not to mention all the value throughout the preceding chapters!
If you are looking to maximize your conversations to become great ones, then grab this book!
October 2, 2022
EVERY connection begins with a great conversation!
In this book, Lou Diamond shows you how to have an effective and engaging conversation with anyone and win big in business and life. ✅️
One good conversation can change your life completely. If you notice we are surrounded by conversations everywhere. We listen to podcasts, interviews, late-night talk shows, etc. We are so deeply connected with conversations and it's an important part of our life. 🤝
Lou Diamond, is a storyteller, podcaster, and professional speaker who has studied how content can connect and engage audiences. He has analyzed, edited, and broken down thousands of interviews and great conversations.
In Speak Easy you have access to proven strategies, tactics, and lessons to make more of your conversations lead to great connections. You'll learn many practical tips with case studies on preparing for a great discussion, and what to keep in mind before, after, and while having a conversation. 📈
This book is for everyone, whether you’re a salesperson, entrepreneur, manager, or even in show business. Speak Easy is your essential playbook for unlocking the unlimited potential that lies in every conversation. 🙂
In this book, Lou Diamond shows you how to have an effective and engaging conversation with anyone and win big in business and life. ✅️
One good conversation can change your life completely. If you notice we are surrounded by conversations everywhere. We listen to podcasts, interviews, late-night talk shows, etc. We are so deeply connected with conversations and it's an important part of our life. 🤝
Lou Diamond, is a storyteller, podcaster, and professional speaker who has studied how content can connect and engage audiences. He has analyzed, edited, and broken down thousands of interviews and great conversations.
In Speak Easy you have access to proven strategies, tactics, and lessons to make more of your conversations lead to great connections. You'll learn many practical tips with case studies on preparing for a great discussion, and what to keep in mind before, after, and while having a conversation. 📈
This book is for everyone, whether you’re a salesperson, entrepreneur, manager, or even in show business. Speak Easy is your essential playbook for unlocking the unlimited potential that lies in every conversation. 🙂
May 23, 2024
Lou Diamond shows you how to have an effective and engaging conversation with anyone and win big in business and life. As an Engineer by education, I was always inclined towards technical and analytical side of things. Connecting with people, forming bonds and building long-term relationships did not come easily to me. Running a business meant that people skills are a top priority item. So I am always looking to read and learn better ways to be good at soft skills. Lou Diamond is a Cornell graduate and his book featured on the Alumni page. This is how I happened to pick up this book.
As someone who has business meetings on a daily basis, I found a few things that I can apply directly. For example, it is nice to share something fun and thaw the tension. I can ask things like - what is your favourite thing to eat?, or 'Tell us about an activity you did more of?, or 'If you could go anywhere in the world?' .. types of questions.
Yes they may not work all the time and the end result of your business meeting might end up as the same as without the extra effort. However when things are 50-50, on the razor's edge, then it will tilt things in your favour.
As someone who has business meetings on a daily basis, I found a few things that I can apply directly. For example, it is nice to share something fun and thaw the tension. I can ask things like - what is your favourite thing to eat?, or 'Tell us about an activity you did more of?, or 'If you could go anywhere in the world?' .. types of questions.
Yes they may not work all the time and the end result of your business meeting might end up as the same as without the extra effort. However when things are 50-50, on the razor's edge, then it will tilt things in your favour.
December 9, 2022
‘Speak Easy’ is a speakeasy where cocktails come in the form of curated knowledge.
In the audiobook, at the inception and end of some chapters, there was even a nice injection of background bar sounds and phrases such as ‘let me top up that drink’. The book also ends on a ‘bar cart bonus’ with secret menus. I quite like these thoughtful touches.
One interesting thing that I recall was when the author reminded us to not focus too much on presenting the presentation. Instead, focus on having an engaging conversation so that you can understand your customers.
It’s also important to not forget the ‘last call’ by thanking your partner for the opportunity to speak, and secure your next conversation slot.
In the audiobook, at the inception and end of some chapters, there was even a nice injection of background bar sounds and phrases such as ‘let me top up that drink’. The book also ends on a ‘bar cart bonus’ with secret menus. I quite like these thoughtful touches.
One interesting thing that I recall was when the author reminded us to not focus too much on presenting the presentation. Instead, focus on having an engaging conversation so that you can understand your customers.
It’s also important to not forget the ‘last call’ by thanking your partner for the opportunity to speak, and secure your next conversation slot.
March 9, 2024
I like that it's one of those books to have on hand when you want to put into practice methods or techniques to improve your skills, in this case, your conversation skills. While the key theme of the book is to establish connection in conversations, I particularly think that not every conversation has to fulfill all the factors. However, the B5G model, which stands for "Be brief, be brilliant, and be gone," is an excellent recommendation for making our conversations practical when the interest is in building or obtaining a response in return. There are many things in this book that I would like to start putting into practice.
November 7, 2022
Connect, Engage and Win!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this fantastic book about conversation! The author, Lou Diamond, presents his wealth of knowledge with humor, in an engaging writing style that captivates all the way to the end. Tools like: “Connect Your V.O.I.C.E.” to “Easy Es” or “ Give it Your A.L.L.” (just to name a few) are all shown in an organized, yet fun way that makes it easy to absorb. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to master the art of conversation the right way!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this fantastic book about conversation! The author, Lou Diamond, presents his wealth of knowledge with humor, in an engaging writing style that captivates all the way to the end. Tools like: “Connect Your V.O.I.C.E.” to “Easy Es” or “ Give it Your A.L.L.” (just to name a few) are all shown in an organized, yet fun way that makes it easy to absorb. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to master the art of conversation the right way!
March 13, 2023
Short easy read with tips on how to get any conversation started. As an introvert I found myself having a hard time getting to know people the same way they would get to know me. Yes I could’ve mimicked their questions but I didn’t want to come off as a fraud, so I got this book in hopes it will give me insight on what it was I was missing when talking to others and not only did it give me insight but also tips on how to talk to almost anyone especially in professional settings. I think it’s a must read for anyone who wants to have better conversations or improve their current skills.
November 22, 2024
Conversation Tips and Tricks
I have just finished Lou Diamond’s guide to better conversations, I read the whole book without being able to put it down. His advice on creating good relationships, especially in business, by starting with a “connecting conversation “ and making personal contact more important than ever.
I found myself nodding in agreement throughout the whole book. It is written in a conversational style and I felt like Lou was sitting with me, and chatting!
Lots of good takeaways that I will use in my next presentation!
I have just finished Lou Diamond’s guide to better conversations, I read the whole book without being able to put it down. His advice on creating good relationships, especially in business, by starting with a “connecting conversation “ and making personal contact more important than ever.
I found myself nodding in agreement throughout the whole book. It is written in a conversational style and I felt like Lou was sitting with me, and chatting!
Lots of good takeaways that I will use in my next presentation!
October 4, 2022
Have you ever left a conversation feeling wow, that’s a conversation I will remember! Speak Easy teaches you exactly how to have those conversations.
If you want to be a better speaker, improve your communication skills, move your audience, and have an impact then this book is for you. A short but transformative read to unlock the potential in every conversation.
If you want to be a better speaker, improve your communication skills, move your audience, and have an impact then this book is for you. A short but transformative read to unlock the potential in every conversation.
April 14, 2023
Definitely had some good points. Wish there were more stories to tie the lessons together
September 24, 2023
I can do without the slang/unprofessional language but the advice is solid. Glad for the recommendation.
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