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The Strategy Ecosystem
Our leadership work is built on three connected pillars.
Each supports a different part of the journey from insight to execution.
Revolutionizing Permaculture with Water Conservation Techniques: A Guide for Eco-Conscious Gardeners
Are you an eco-conscious gardener looking to take your sustainable gardening practices to the next level? If so, you may be interested in learning about revolutionary water conservation techniques to help you balance plant health and environmental responsibility perfectly. With permaculture, a holistic approach to gardening, you can create a…
Connecting with the Moon: Exploring the Spiritual Significance of Full Moon Rituals
For centuries, the full moon has captivated the human imagination. Its silver light casting a mystical glow over the world below, it has been the subject of countless myths, legends, and spiritual beliefs. Many cultures around the world believe that the full moon is a powerful source of energy that…
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The Benefits of Sustainable Permaculture: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Gardening
There has been a growing interest in eco-friendly gardening practices in recent years, and sustainable permaculture has emerged as one of the most popular methods. Permaculture is a holistic approach to gardening that aims to create a self-sustaining ecosystem that mimics the natural world. The benefits of sustainable permaculture are…
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Grounding: Decision Criteria That Eliminate Confusion Downstream
Posted on LinkedIn February 9, 2026 Teams don’t slow down because they lack capability. They slow down because they don’t know what matters most when priorities conflict. Without explicit decision criteria, every choice becomes a judgment call. Should we optimize for speed or quality? Customer satisfaction or margin? Innovation or…
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Intentional Pause: Governance Discipline That Prevents Bad Decisions
Published on Linkedin February 2, 2026 In high-pressure environments, speed often gets mistaken for competence. Leaders feel the pressure to decide immediately. Any pause might be read as uncertainty. Hesitation could undermine authority. Over time, this creates a culture in which moving fast becomes the default, regardless of whether the…
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Let Go at Scale: Strategic Subtraction as an Executive Responsibility
Published on LinkedIn January 26, 2026 Most organizations don’t fail from a lack of ambition… It is all the unmanaged stack of projects and initiatives that hang around forever without ending (ever!). New initiatives launch. Old ones linger. Metrics multiply. Meetings proliferate. Each addition felt justified in the moment, but…
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Interview: Overcaffeinted and Out of Effs Podcast with Christi Gmyr
Honest conversation with Christi Gmyr on Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs about burnout, boundaries, and leading when survival mode becomes your default. Not polished advice, real talk about the patterns that show up when you’re competent enough to keep going but exhausted enough that it’s starting to cost you.
Episode drops Feb 17th
Top 10 Inspiring Women Leaders in 2026
Grateful to be featured by MSN as one of the Top 10 Inspiring Women Leaders in 2026 for work that supports leaders who want to stay human, present, and grounded while navigating complexity and change.
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Top 10 Self-Made Women to Watch in 2026
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Top 20 Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs
From digital strategy to personal transformation, my mission has always been to blend strategy with soul. To build spaces where women over 50 can reclaim vitality, leaders can rise without burnout, and transformation feels authentic and expansive.
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Worldwide Women’s Association Recognizes LoriLynn Smith
“I believe that transformation, whether organizational or personal, requires both strategy and compassion,” said Smith. “Helping teams innovate and individuals reclaim their power is my greatest professional joy.”
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Euro Global She Leads – She Empowers Conclave Week
Coming soon!
March 2026
Best Leadership Excellence 2025
Lori Lynn Smith earned the 2025 Best Leadership Excellence in Transformation and Delivery award, recognized for an approach that blends strategic insight with emotional intelligence, proving transformative leadership requires being “the most human.
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USA News: Redefining Leadership and Clarity in High-Stakes Environments
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CEOTimes: Leading with Clarity and Strength in High-Pressure Leadership
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