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Redefining the Heart of Business Leadership
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Creating Connections That Transform Teams and Leaders
Frank Ziede is a professional facilitator, corporate trainer, and keynote speaker who bridges the gap between leadership and genuine emotional engagement.
Clear communication and authentic leadership lie at the core of Frank’s approach. His mission is to build a culture where every team member feels valued and prepared to deliver standout service.
About Frank
Frank, a native of Arizona, has been on a creative journey to get to this moment. From being a professional Hip Hop Dancer working for the likes of Celine Dion, Ginuwine and Usher, to being an award winning filmmaker, featured in film festivals across the globe, Frank’s diverse background in the creative world has helped him realize what’s missing in corporate training: ART! Meaning, the creative realization of one's full potential.
Frank started in retail at age 19, working for Nissan, which turned out to be the beginning of his training journey in the world of automotive.
He then became a professional facilitator, working with brands like BMW, MINI, Tesla, Rivian, Polestar, Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura and countless others.
At that point, the training world opened up for him, branching out into other industries, working for clients such as Sub Zero Wolf Cove appliances, Coach handbags, Military contractor Northrup Grumman, Leica Cameras, Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals and many others.
He understands what it takes to deliver service that makes a difference, and his background in acting and performance brings a uniquely engaging dimension to his facilitation. As CEO of Common Ground Consulting LLC, he helps teams find common ground that sparks meaningful growth.
His philosophy centers on the power of authenticity and genuine concern for others, starting with frontline employees and extending to top-level leadership. He believes that when individuals feel supported and connected, they naturally create an environment where clients, coworkers, and the company itself thrive.
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Strengthen Your Leadership and Culture
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“The Lost Art of Giving a $#!+”
Launching in 2026, this “training manual” is for any employee who serves customers, and the leaders of those employees. Combining over two decades of real world experience with tons of complementary research, Frank lays out how actually giving a $#!+ about what you do is not only crucial to your business success, but also leads to a better life.
What Leaders Are Saying
"I've had the good fortune to work with Frank Ziede for many years. He is a masterfully skilled facilitator, a consummate professional, and a zealous learner with infectious enthusiasm. He has been and will remain one of the specially talented individuals on my short list of "best of the best"
"I can say he is a master of his craft and a pleasure to work with. Innovative, charismatic, engaging, flexible, adaptable, patient - just a few of the adjectives I would use to describe him. Frank always listens, considers and then comes to the table with some great ideas. He has certainly made our training more effective!"
"Frank is an inspiring educator and innovative creative leader who exemplifies the ideal facilitator for your brand experience and company culture. With a rare blend of magnetic energy, authenticity, and strategic insight, he goes beyond mere instruction—he engages, challenges, and empowers you to improve. His approach is not just about knowledge transfer; it’s about transformation.
Through hands-on examples, thought-provoking dialogue, and dynamic communication, Frank equips professionals with the mindset, skills, and strategies necessary to not only reach excellence but to sustain it. His ability to connect with individuals on a deeper level ensures that his impact extends beyond the moment—fostering lasting growth, innovation, and a culture of continuous improvement."
“Frank is the epitome of genuine, generous, thoughtful and caring. He lives the message he preaches in Giving a $#!+ about the people, art and things that matter most in business and life.”
"Frank has established himself as the very best trainer/facilitator/teacher/speaker in all the industries we serve. Moreover, Frank is not only a world class communicator, but he is also a world class human being as well."
“His passion for Regardless of the setting, environment, or audience, he combines experiential knowledge with academic/artful facilitation skills that support adult learning during each learning experience. Whether it be one-on-one, a workshop of 20 or a group of 600, Frank uses his skill set to communicate the message at hand, ensure his audience understands and most importantly, provides them with the chance to retain and apply; and he does so consistently.” connection is unparalleled and contagious.”
“In my 25-year career in pursuit of this goal, I have never witnessed an individual more skilled at lighting this fire within others as Frank Ziede. Frank genuinely cares about each and every individual he encounters. He pours himself out in service to others and his ability to connect with people and generate trust is uncanny. In the two decades that Frank and I have worked together, he has made a real and lasting impact on the lives of tens of thousands of individuals on the path to personal and professional growth.”
Ready to Inspire, Lead, and Grow?
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