Excellence is Earned: Best Practices in Developing Yourself and Your Teams into Winners
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A session in this conference ends more than 10 days after the conference! Some sessions may not appear properly in My Session Planner.From college reserve to NBA starter, to Hall-of-Fame motivational speaker, Walter Bond has made a career of learning and mastering the formula for greatness. In this energy-filled session, Mr. Bond will provide attendees with tools and resources to accelerate their careers by learning the traits of high performing employees and how to build work environments where these stars thrive. Attendees will depart feeling invigorated, strengthened, and ready to take on whatever challenges come their way.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify traits of successful teams and characteristics of high performing individuals.
- Discuss best practices in recruiting and developing impact players who work together in harmony as a team.
- Provide resources and tips for overcoming adversity and approaching situations with a winning attitude.
In-person session offerings are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Walter Bond

Walter’s third and most recently released book Swim!, has picked up speed since its debut in July, and has become a staple for business people and students across the country. His easy-to-read professional development book combines lovable characters, relatable life lessons, and hard truths that help readers understand the power of leadership, mentoring, and next-level success.
Walter travels the country speaking, coaching, teaching, and inspiring companies across a wide range of industries, from financial services to agriculture and franchising to real estate and many more in between. At any given time, you can find Walter leading a mastermind class, offering one on one professional development, hosting book talks, and coaching hungry business leaders and entrepreneurs towards success.
While many know Walter Bond as a former NBA player, more and more people know Walter as a passionate and motivated speaker, author, and business coach with one goal: to help people see their full potential.
Walter graduated from the University of Minnesota and has been married to his wife and business partner Antoinette for nearly 30 years. They have three adult children.
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