"Great things never come from comfort zones."

- Anonymous

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Lorie Pope is a trusted transformational leader who helps individuals and organizations ignite their strengths by connecting their dreams at the heart and mind level. As Co-Founder/President of Nexus Innovations, a technology consulting company established 20 years ago, she understands the challenges, perseverance, and vision required to create and grow a successful organization. Lorie was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Center for Technology & Business at the 2015 Women’s Business Summit, while Nexus Innovations has been voted Top 25 Small Businesses – Best Places to Work by Prairie Business magazine every year since 2014. 

In addition to her successful business experience, Lorie brings important tools and resources as a certified Executive Director, Coach, Speaker and Trainer with the John Maxwell Team; a Lencioni Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team Certified Practitioner; certified DiSC Coach; and certified Habit Finder Coach. Her passion for organizational consulting is fueled by helping teams establish a healthy culture built on the foundation of all leadership: TRUST. Lorie will customize your experience based on each individual’s or team’s needs to create long term results that will create a lasting, impactful legacy. 

With more than 20+ years of coaching and training experience in addition to real-world business operations and executive team management, Lorie is ready to help you and your organization achieve a higher level of awareness and success. 

Testimonials

  • S. Schultz
    Lorie was outstanding! She has a heart for helping others identify their strengths and teaching them how to achieve their goals. I would recommend her service to anyone who is looking for clear direction in their career path!
    S. Schultz
    Marketing Consultant
  • Kay S.
    The best part about Lorie’s teaching style is her ability to draw out the thoughts of her attendees. She balances just the right mix of didactic teaching and participant discussion.
    Kay S.
    Improvement & Compliance Coordinator
  • Lydia M.
    Lorie is a natural-born communicator able to bring her experience and expertise together in a way that is both relevant and real. She is passionate in her ability to help individuals and organizations achieve excellence and get to the next level.
    Lydia M.
    Advertising VP
  • A. Griffin
    While working with Lorie on a project for 1.5 years, she shared and implemented innovative ideas, and followed through with an eye for detail and team spirit. She over prepares, which results in greater depth and clarity of work.
    A. Griffin
    Griff Development
 

As an Executive Director of The John Maxwell Team, Lorie is certified to facilitate, speak, train and coach individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development, professional skills and personal growth. Trained and mentored by John Maxwell and mentors of his world-class faculty, she is equipped with the tools, resources and experience to help you and your team improve your productivity, performance and profitability. Whether you are looking for a facilitator for group workshops, corporate training in leadership, speaking, sales, or coaching skills for your leaders, or a speaker for your next event, she has access to exclusive content that is only available through a certified Executive Director of the John Maxwell Team to help you reach your goals and objectives.

 
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Lorie’s Life Philosophy

Make Each Day a Masterpiece

Be Who God Created You to Be

Live Your Strengths and Fulfill Your Purpose

Treasure People, Connect and Add Value to Their Lives

Problems Are Opportunities

Attitude is Powerful, so Live by Faith – Just Do It!

There is Power in Being an Imperfectionist

Live Adventurously, Be Grateful and Laugh

Be Human – Acknowledge the Impact of Tough Times

 

More About Lorie

Lorie is married to her high school sweetheart, Bob, and has lived in Minneapolis, Fargo, Bismarck and the Bahamas. She currently lives in the Roughrider state of North Dakota. They have four sons who have provided many hilarious and “personal growth” moments throughout the years and their family now includes three very special daughters-in-law and seven fun-loving grandchildren.