David L. Lawrence, AIF®, has over thirty-six years
of experience in leadership and management. He is a veteran of the
U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War, having spent over 4 years on
active duty as a non-commissioned officer, and later as a
commissioned officer in the Naval Reserves. His service in two war
zones, first in South Vietnam near the end of the Vietnam War, and
later in the Middle East, provide a courageous backdrop to his
leadership experiences. His compelling story of military leadership
during a time of domestic political unrest is truly
inspirational.
Following his military career, David used the GI Bill to send
himself through 7 years of college. David then spent 18 years with
a major financial planning firm as a Senior Financial Advisor,
Training Manager and District Manager. He has also worked for two
large independent financial planning and asset management companies
in senior management positions. His responsibilities have included
managing large numbers of employees as well as setting up employee
hiring, training, evaluation and compensation systems. His
background and experience in integrating technological systems with
management needs has given him a unique perspective on the use of
technology as a leadership tool.
David has spent the past several years writing and speaking. He
founded EfficientPractice. com, a consulting company devoted to
growth efficiency -solutions for professional businesses and
in the -financial services industry. His speaking engagements
have taken him all across the United States, Canada and the Far
East.
