At Best of Best Reviews, we take great pride in honoring the exceptional individuals and companies that push boundaries and set new standards in their industries. This year, we are thrilled to announce that Lori Lynn Smith has earned the title of Best Leadership Excellence in Transformation and Delivery in North America of 2025. This recognition is a testament to her outstanding leadership and her ability to navigate the complexities of transformation and delivery within fast-changing business environments.

A Visionary Leader in Strategic Transformation

Lori Lynn Smith, a seasoned Strategic Leadership Director, stands out as a leader who blends exceptional strategic insight with real-world experience. Over two decades, she has honed her expertise in guiding organizations through the intricacies of technology, delivery, and operational clarity. As the Director of Strategic Partnerships & Delivery at LBC IT Solutions, Lori has consistently demonstrated her ability to lead large-scale, high-pressure technology programs while maintaining alignment and focus on optimal outcomes.

Her leadership approach goes beyond typical management. Lori’s ability to guide executive teams and align stakeholders across complex portfolios speaks to her in-depth understanding of strategy, leadership, and the operational execution that drives success. Lori’s work is a reflection of her commitment to not just meeting but exceeding performance goals delivering results that continue to raise the bar in North America’s competitive market.

Leadership that Bridges Practical and Human Perspectives

What sets Lori apart in her field is the way she intertwines strategic leadership with a deeply human approach to team management. Lori is known for creating frameworks that help leaders thrive in high-stakes environments without sacrificing their well-being. Her focus on energy management, presence, and decision-making under pressure speaks to the changing nature of leadership especially for women navigating both personal and professional transformation in today’s fast-paced world.

Through her platform, Strategy Rebel, Lori champions the cause of midlife reinvention, helping leaders particularly women find clarity, structure, and emotional intelligence in their leadership. She doesn’t just teach leadership; she lives it, bringing a personal understanding of what it takes to rebuild one’s health, leadership identity, and career during midlife. In an era where burnout is an ever-present challenge, Lori’s approach provides leaders with practical tools to avoid burnout while maintaining peak performance.

Transformative Impact on Leadership and Well-Being

Lori’s work is not just theoretical, it is grounded in lived experience. She has personally navigated the pressures of senior leadership while undergoing significant personal transformation. This dual perspective operational leadership combined with personal reinvention sets her apart as a uniquely relatable voice in the leadership space. Her ability to speak openly about burnout recovery and her candid insights into energy management resonate with leaders who are looking for ways to lead sustainably.

Her practical, research-based insights have been recognized and selected for peer-reviewed presentation at the prestigious Paris International Conference on Mental Health in 2026. Lori’s ALIGN Framework for modern leadership has been celebrated in various platforms, including the Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs podcast, where she shared her expertise in helping leaders navigate complexity and change with greater clarity and impact.

A Focus on the Future of Leadership

Looking ahead, Lori’s work highlights the future of leadership in an AI-driven world. As she often says, “In an AI-driven world, the most powerful leaders will be the most human.” Lori’s leadership philosophy underscores the importance of human connection, emotional intelligence, and grounded decision-making in an age of technology and rapid change. The leaders who succeed now will be those who can manage their energy, protect their attention, and remain centered amid the constant flux that defines today’s professional landscape.

Lori’s strategic leadership skills and clear-sighted vision make her an invaluable asset to organizations seeking to stay competitive in increasingly complex environments. Her leadership is not only transformative for businesses but also for the individuals she mentors, providing them with the tools and frameworks needed to thrive in high-pressure, high-stakes roles.

Conclusion

Lori Lynn Smith’s award for Best Leadership Excellence in Transformation and Delivery in North America of 2025 from  Best of Best Reviews underscores her exceptional contributions to leadership, strategic transformation, and organizational delivery. Her unwavering commitment to clarity, structure, and emotional intelligence makes her a role model for leaders navigating the complexities of modern business. Through her work, Lori has proven time and again that true leadership is about more than just outcomes; it's about fostering sustainable performance, supporting people, and leading with both heart and mind.

For more information about Lori Lynn Smith and her transformative leadership insights, visit Lori Lynn Smith or connect with her on LinkedIn.