THE LEAD ON 3® EXPERIENCE
Become the Leader You'd Want to Follow
Flexible by Design.
Progressive by Nature.
The Lead on 3 Experience is a customizable leadership journey that launches, develops, sustains, and certifies leaders through a proven progression designed to help working managers become magnetic leaders.
Every organization’s journey looks different. Some begin with three courses and three group coaching sessions over six months. Others build a comprehensive journey featuring all 18 courses and 18 group coaching sessions over three years. No matter the path, every Lead on 3 experience is designed around one goal: helping people become the leaders they’d want to follow.
"Once again, you’ve hit it out of the park! I couldn’t have asked for anything more perfect. It was exactly what I had in mind. Thank you so much for being willing to customize your content to accommodate my dream program. You’re such a great partner, and I appreciate you more than you know."
Barb Pietrangelo
Building Material Suppliers Association
THE LEAD ON 3 JOURNEY
→ BETTER LEADERS → BETTER WORKPLACES
Phase 1: Launch Your Leaders
Build excitement. Create alignment. Establish expectations.
Every Lead on 3 Experience begins with a launch phase tailored to the organization’s needs. Each launch includes onboarding so leaders understand the journey ahead and are positioned for success from day one.
Launch experiences may include:
Lead on 3 Kickoff Day
Path to Purpose
Interactive Keynotes
Books by Derek Deprey
Onboarding Session
Flexible launch options include:
2-Hour Leadership Launch
Half-Day Leadership Launch
Full-Day Leadership Kickoff
Two-Day Leadership Experience
Phase 2: Develop Your Leaders
Develop leaders through curated learning experiences across:
Lead Yourself
Lead People
Lead Teams
Organizations may choose:
3 courses + 3 group coaching sessions over 6 months
6 courses + 6 group coaching sessions over 12 months
9 courses + 9 group coaching sessions over 18 months
12 courses + 12 group coaching sessions over 24 months
18 courses + 18 group coaching sessions over 36 months
While every journey is customized, the curriculum follows an intentional progression designed to help leaders grow from leading themselves, to leading people, and ultimately leading teams.
Organizations don't just develop leaders through Lead on 3—they develop a common leadership language that improves alignment, communication, and collaboration.
Phase 3: Sustain Your Leaders
Leadership development doesn't happen in a single workshop.
The Lead on 3 Experience ensures learning extends beyond the classroom and creates meaningful, lasting change through reinforcement, accountability, and community. Leaders grow through learning experiences and sustain that growth through community.
Every Lead on 3 Experience is reinforced through The Lead on 3 Learning Cycle: PREPARE → LEARN → APPLY → DISCUSS → SUSTAIN
PREPARE
Pre-Work
Reflection
Mental Preparation
LEARN
Workshops
eLearning
In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid Delivery
APPLY
Workbook Activities
Action Plans
Real-World Implementation
Learning Nudges
DISCUSS
Group Coaching
Peer Learning
Shared Experiences
Community Discussions
SUSTAIN
eLearning Reinforcement
Leader of Leaders Summaries
Accountability and Momentum
Best Practice Sharing
LEAD ON 3 COMMUNITY
Participants have access to a private community where they can:
Ask questions.
Share best practices.
Discuss challenges.
Celebrate wins.
Continue learning between experiences.
Build relationships with leaders across organizations.
Leader of Leaders Summaries provide senior leaders with visibility into progress, themes, opportunities, and momentum throughout the journey.
Phase 4: Certify Your Leaders
For organizations and individuals looking to take leadership development to the next level, Lead on 3 offers an advanced certification experience: The Lead on 3 Certified Speaker & Coach.
Certification is available to qualified leaders who demonstrate alignment with the Lead on 3 philosophy, methodology, and standards.
To explore the certification program, schedule a call with Derek Deprey here.
DESIGN YOUR LEAD ON 3 JOURNEY
Flexible options. Proven progression.
The Lead on 3 Experience can be customized around your organization’s size, goals, timeline, participants, and leadership challenges…without losing the proven progression that makes the journey effective.
Tailor Your Experience
Topics: Focus on the areas that matter most.
Type of Delivery: In-person, virtual, hybrid, or eLearning.
Target Outcomes: Define the results you want to achieve.
Timeframe: Select a pace that works for your organization.
Team Roster: Choose the right participants for maximum impact.
Optional Add-Ons: Books and Certification
Choose Your Format
Launch Experience: 2 Hours–2 Days
Engagement Length: 6–36 Months
Experiences: 3–18 Courses
Delivery: In Person, Virtual, Hybrid, eLearning
Reinforcement: Group Coaching, Leader of Leaders, Community
Optional Add-Ons: Books and Certification
The Proven Progression
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Identify who you are.
Become who you need to become.
Focus on what matters most.
Choose your response.
Sustain your best every day.
Consistently follow through.
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Help people improve.
Set people up for success.
Sustain performance over time.
Navigate difficult conversations.
Intentionally develop others.
Solve problems and make better decisions.
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Build a connected culture.
Lead through change.
Create psychological safety.
Communicate with clarity.
Lead with confidence and presence.
Inspire people to take action.
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…to become the leader you would want to follow.
THE EXPERIENCE LIBRARY
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Leadership Compass
Identifying Your Personal Core Values
MVP to MVL
Most Valuable Performer to Most Valuable Leader
Own Your Priorities at Work
How to Focus on What Really Matters
The Choice Is Yours
Taking Responsibility for Your Attitude and Mindset
Live Well, Lead Well
Moving from Work-Life Balance to Work-Life Fusion
Get It Done
Build the Habits That Turn Goals into Action
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Feedback Isn't a 4-Letter Word
Creating a Healthy Culture of Feedback
Nail the Handoff
Assign Work, Set Expectations & Drive Accountability
Beyond the Annual Review
Performance Management That Actually Motivates
The PLAYbook for Difficult Conversations
How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Navigate Conflict
Grow Your People
Coaching Employees & Leading Skill Development Plans
Think Through It
Solve Problems, Make Decisions & Move Forward
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One Team
Breaking Down Silos & Building a Connected Culture
Making Change STICK
Shaping a Culture Ready for the Future
Safe Spaces, Strong Teams
Building Psychological Safety Where Every Voice Matters
Communicate with Clarity
Say What Matters Without Saying Too Much
Carry Yourself with Confidence
Deliver with Control, Credibility & Presence
Create Connection That Lasts
Engage Your Audience & Make It Matter
Course Library
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Leadership Compass: Identifying Your Personal Core Values
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Beyond the Annual Review: Performance Management that Actually Motivates
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Feedback Isn’t a 4-Letter Word: Creating a Healthy Culture of Feedback
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MVP to MVL: Most Valuable Performer to Most Valuable Leader
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Own Your Priorities: How to Focus on What Really Matters
OUR MOST POPULAR EXPERIENCE
The 12-Month Lead on 3 Journey
This experience provides the ideal balance of learning, application, accountability, and reinforcement while creating meaningful leadership growth over time:
Leadership Launch & Onboarding
Six Curated Leadership Courses/Experiences
Six Group Coaching Sessions
Pre-Work & Reflection Activities
eLearning Reinforcement
Learning Nudges
Leader of Leaders Summaries
Access to the Lead on 3 Community
Optional Books
Recent Experiences
“The sessions walked us through not only redefining our value in an organization, from producer to leader, but also how to identify future leaders, elevate and grow them, and keep making room for new leaders. Redefining leadership as focusing on people and their successes.”
Nicole Bourne, Wisconsin Athletic Club
“Derek’s leadership training was engaging and provided me with new insights and practical tools to help me keep growing as a person.”
Attendee, Warners Stellian
“Derek did an outstanding job launching our program with an in-person kickoff that exceeded every expectation. From the very first session, he created an environment that encouraged genuine engagement, meaningful discussion, and strong connections across participants from different companies and states. What’s been especially impressive is his ability to maintain that same high level of interaction in the subsequent virtual sessions. He keeps the classes right on schedule, balances clear, practical lessons with group work and peer sharing, and consistently draws everyone into the conversation, even in a virtual format.”
Attendee, Building Material Suppliers Association
“Derek is able to simplify complex topics and creates actionable steps to become a better leader regardless of job title!”
Dan Barmantje, Wisconsin Athletic Club
“Participants have truly connected as a cohort, and it’s clear they feel like a cohesive team. Derek laid a strong foundation for the more ‘nuts and bolts’ content that followed, and I’m genuinely excited to bring the group back together for our two-day in-person capstone session. I have no doubt the program will conclude with lasting takeaways and new relationships built among peers within our LBM trade association. I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
Attendee, Building Material Suppliers Association
“Derek’s leadership series was engaging. Fun, relevant, and actionable!”
Tara Daniski, Warners Stellian
