The event is the beginning, not the product
Most keynotes and workshops fade in 72 hours. Ours come with 90-120 days of structured follow-up that replaces old leadership habits with GDD-aligned behaviors. The reinforcement is what changes everything.
The Problem
Training without reinforcement is entertainment
Most organizations invest in speaking and development events, then hope behavior changes on its own. It never does.
Keynote creates energy, but no system to sustain it
Workshop builds skills, but leaders revert within 2 weeks
Training budget spent, but behavior stays the same
No follow-up structure to reinforce what was taught
This program reinforces the Guide, Don't Drive™ Leadership Operating System.
The Differentiator
90-120 days of structured follow-up
Every custom engagement includes a post-event reinforcement system designed to replace what leaders are currently doing with behaviors that actually produce results.
Video Reinforcement Series
Short, focused videos delivered weekly that revisit core concepts from your engagement and apply them to real leadership scenarios.
Behavior-Replacement Exercises
Structured exercises that replace old leadership habits with GDD-aligned behaviors. Not theory - actual practice your leaders do in real work.
Leadership Reinforcement Touchpoints
Guided reflection prompts and accountability checkpoints that keep leaders focused on the behaviors that matter most.
Progress Tracking
Visibility into engagement and completion so you know the investment is producing movement, not just attendance.
Weekly Cadence (MMI Integration)
Follow-up materials align with the Monday Morning Implementation rhythm so reinforcement becomes part of the weekly operating cadence.
Drift Recovery Protocols
When leaders slip back to old patterns (and they will), the follow-up system provides specific recovery pathways to get back on track.
Reinforcement replaces what they are doing
The exercises are not additional homework. They replace existing leadership behaviors with GDD-aligned ones. Leaders stop fixing, stop rescuing, and stop over-directing - and start guiding. The follow-up system makes sure the replacement sticks.
Engagement Formats
How it works
Every format includes structured post-event reinforcement. The event is the beginning. The follow-up is where change happens.
Keynote + Reinforcement
A keynote or conference session that introduces GDD principles, followed by 90 days of structured video and exercise follow-up for attendees.
Ideal for
Conferences, annual meetings, leadership summits
Workshop + Reinforcement
An interactive workshop that installs specific GDD behaviors, with 120 days of reinforcement to ensure those behaviors become the new default.
Ideal for
Executive retreats, leadership offsites, team development days
Custom Development Series
A tailored development program built around your organization's specific leadership challenges, with reinforcement embedded throughout.
Ideal for
Organizations with specific culture or execution gaps to close
Traditional event vs. LLI custom engagement
Traditional Speaking Event
- One-time event with no follow-up
- Generic content not tied to your context
- Energy fades within 72 hours
- No measurement of behavioral change
- Budget spent with no accountability
LLI Custom Engagement
- Event + 90-120 days of structured reinforcement
- Content built on the GDD Operating System
- Weekly touchpoints that sustain momentum
- Progress tracking on behavior change
- Investment tied to measurable outcomes
Built on the GDD Operating System
Every custom engagement is built on the same Guide, Don't Drive Operating System that powers our 4-level pathway. The content is tailored to your context, but the behavioral framework is proven.
Identity Discipline
Leaders learn to govern themselves under pressure before they try to govern anyone else.
Behavioral Standards
Observable behaviors replace vague expectations. Leaders know exactly what 'good' looks like.
Weekly Reinforcement
MMI cadence ensures new behaviors are practiced, reflected on, and reinforced every week.
Ownership Transfer
Teams learn to think, decide, and act without constant leader involvement.
A keynote is not the product. It is the introduction to a system that changes how your leaders operate every week.
Explore related pathways
Custom engagements are one entry point into the GDD system. See how they connect to the full pathway.
Ready to make your next event last?
Tell us about your event, audience, and leadership goals. We will design a custom engagement with structured follow-up that turns momentum into lasting behavioral change.