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Walter Bond: The Winning Mindset

January 12, 2027 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm EST

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BUILD A WINNING TEAM?

Great businesses don’t grow because one person does everything. They grow when leaders build strong teams, create accountability, and inspire people to perform at their best.

Join EO Detroit for a powerful leadership experience featuring Walter Bond, former NBA player, bestselling author, and internationally recognized motivational speaker.

Walter’s journey from an undrafted basketball player to competing in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, and Detroit Pistons is a story of determination, resilience, and a winning mindset.

Today, Walter helps entrepreneurs and business leaders turn those lessons into practical strategies for building championship-level teams and achieving extraordinary results.

FROM THE NBA TO THE BOARDROOM

Walter is the author of Swim!: How a Shark, a Suckerfish, and a Parasite Teach You Leadership, Mentoring, and Next Level Success, Cultivate: The Six Non-Negotiable Traits of a Winning Team, and Accelerate: A Champion’s Playbook to Fast-Track Your Business Success.

Through his signature programs, including The Shark Mindset, Cultivate!, and No One Can Stop You but You! Walter challenges leaders to develop a performance-driven mindset, strengthen accountability, and create a culture where teams thrive.

Together with his wife and business partner, Antoinette Bond, Walter works through Peak Performers Huddle to help organizations develop stronger leaders, improve team dynamics, and drive sustainable performance.

WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH

  • Strategies for building stronger, more accountable teams.
  • A winning mindset for navigating challenges and business growth.
  • Practical approaches to leadership, delegation, and developing talent.
  • Insights into creating a culture where employees take ownership and perform at their best.
  • Inspiration to move from managing everything yourself to leading a championship-level organization.

EXPERIENCE EO DETROIT

This isn’t just another keynote. It’s an opportunity to experience the power of EO.

The day also includes an EO Test Drive, giving prospective members an opportunity to discover what makes Entrepreneurs’ Organization unique: authentic connections, shared experiences, and a community of entrepreneurs committed to growing together.

EVENT RUN OF SHOW

9:00 – 9:30 AM
Guest Arrival, Registration, Breakfast & Networking

9:30 – 10:45 AM
EO Test Drive – Discover the Power of EO, Member Experiences & Q&A

10:45 – 11:15 AM
Break & Transition and EO member arrival and check-in.

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Walter Bond Keynote – The Winning Mindset

12:15 – 1:00 PM
Lunch & Networking

1:00 – 1:45 PM
Proposed Interactive Leadership Session with Walter Bond

1:45 – 2:00 PM

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