David Nour

Biography

David Nour is a social networking strategist and one of the foremost thought leaders on the quantifiable value of business relationships. In a global economy that is becoming increasingly disconnected, The Nour Group, Inc. is solving global client challenges with intracompany, as well as externally focused, Strategic Relationship Planning™.

A native of Iran, David came to the U.S. with a suitcase, $100, limited family ties and no fluency in English! In the past 25 years he has built an impressive career of entrepreneurial success, both within large corporations and early stage ventures.

David is the author of Relationship Economics (Wiley, 2008), a senior management advisor, and a featured speaker for corporate, association and academic forums, where he shares his knowledge and experience as a leading change agent and visionary for Relationship Economics® - the art and science of relationships.

In addition to serving his community as a former board member of the Center for Puppetry Arts and a former co-chair of the United Way Tech Initiative, The Bridge, and the High Tech Ministries, David is also an active member of several professional organizations, including the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), American Management Association (AMA), Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) and the Society of International Business Fellows (SIBF).

David has been previously named to Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40, Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Up and Coming and Who’s Who in Atlanta Technology Awards. His thought leadership have been featured in a variety of publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, The Atlanta Business Chronicle, Georgia Trend, SmartMoney.com and Entrepreneur Magazines.

David earned an Executive MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University where he's often a guest lecturer, and a BA degree in Management from Georgia State University. He currently resides with his family in Atlanta, Georgia.

Publications

Relationship Economics
In this turbulent time of global tension amongst cultural nuances, multi-cultural management teams must execute seamlessly in an environment of increasingly more sophisticated and demanding global relationships. This book is a “how-to” guide. Its applications are beyond just getting and giving business cards, working a room, or getting the most out of a conference. Its focus is how to strategically invest in relationships as your most valuable asset for an extraordinary return.

By understanding and developing the three types of relationships – personal, functional, and strategic - you hone critical skills to not only develop a nose for identifying great opportunities, but which relationships to tap for execution, performance and results. The obstacle for many is the inability to link personal relationships to overcoming corporate leadership challenges.

Titles

Relationship Economics®: The Art and Science of Business Relationships

Adaptive Innovation™

7Ms of Intrapreneurial Success: How to Thrive Amidst Mediocrity

The Immigrant Success DNA: What You Can Learn from Their Drive to Succeed

Flight Risk™: Why Most High Potentials Leave!

Introspective Leadership™: The Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Next Generation of Leaders