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Mindy Diamond on Independence: The 10 Characteristics of the Most Successful TeamsMindy Diamond on Independence: The 10 Characteristics of the Most Successful Teams

Mindy Diamond and Louis Diamond explore 10 of the most common behaviors of elite wealth management teams based on their experiences in guiding many of the industry’s top players. These are practices that any team at any level can adopt, whether they work as employees at a big brokerage firm, are independent business owners, sole practitioners or part of an ensemble group.

 

Like a sports team, it’s not enough to have the strongest, most talented, and dedicated players on the field. The best teams have effective leaders at the helm of cohesive groups with complementary talents that move together towards a common goal: to win.

But there are plenty of steps required to get—and stay—at the top of your game.

And from what we’ve observed in guiding many of the industry’s elite teams through their successful transitions, much of the same holds true.

That is, there are common behaviors shared amongst top performing advisory teams that make them stand apart from others in the field.

And these are behaviors that any team at any level can adopt—whether they work as employees at a big brokerage firm or are independent business owners, sole practitioners or part of an ensemble group.

In this episode, Mindy Diamond and Louis Diamond explore 10 of the most common practices of top teams, including:

  • The real value of strategic plans.

  • Managing non-core functions.

  • Investing time to work “on” the business.

  • Instilling a “growth mindset” amongst the team.

  • Critical thinking around the status quo.

  • The role of client advocacy.

  • And more.

No doubt one of the hottest topics on this show centers around growth and success—and this episode follows suit by sharing real-world observations and actionable advice regardless of where you practice.

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About the Authors

Mindy Diamond

Columnist: Career Moves, CEO, Diamond Consultants

https://www.diamond-consultants.com/

Mindy started Diamond Consultants in 1998 from her bedroom floor—and today it’s known as one of the leading consulting and recruiting firms for the industry’s top financial advisors. Drawing from her own entrepreneurial experience, the firm employs a unique relationship-driven approach that helps individuals and organizations achieve what she refers to as their “Best Business Lives.” Mindy hosts the popular podcast series Mindy Diamond on Independence, is a prolific writer and regular media contributor.

For more information, visit: https://www.diamond-consultants.com/team/mindy-diamond/

Louis Diamond

President, Diamond Consultants

Louis has guided many of the top teams in the industry as they’ve transitioned to other employee-model firms or launched RIA firms. And as a next-gen leader himself, Louis has a passion for representing complex multi-generational teams. His strong business acumen, refined analytical skills and objectivity also make Louis an ideal advisor to independent business owners who want to accelerate growth via mergers, acquisitions and recruiting.

A George Washington University magna cum laude graduate with a BBA degree in Finance and International Business, Louis’s resume includes roles at Ernst & Young, Morgan Stanley and UBS.

For more information, visit: https://www.diamond-consultants.com/team/louis-diamond/