EVERYDAY LEADERS
Small Actions
BIG RESULTS
by Derek Deprey
For too long, our recognition of leadership has been reserved for a select few—presidents, CEOs, or historical icons.
We have been captivated by charismatic figures on the cover of Forbes or viral sensations on social media.
But what about the everyday leaders who have shaped us on a personal level, the parents, mentors, teammates, and family members who have left an indelible mark on our lives?
Let’s reimagine leadership to celebrate the silent influencers and recognize that each one of us possesses the power to lead.
What You'll Learn
Understand the difference between micromanagement and everyday leadership and the importance of empowering and nurturing others.
Recognize the value of stepping outside one’s comfort zone to facilitate personal and professional growth.
Seek discomfort to lead to greater growth over time with strategies for gradually expanding one’s comfort zone through small, everyday actions.
Appreciate how individuals can have a profound impact on those around them regardless of their position or title, and show appreciation for those people in your life.
Discover the importance of finding one’s “why” or purpose as a leader beyond pursuing victories or accolades.
Understand how prioritizing the needs, growth, and happiness of others is a key aspect of effective everyday leadership. (It’s not about you.)
What Others Are Saying about Everyday Leaders
“Derek has cracked the code on how simple, daily actions can lead to big results in both personal and professional life. Everyday Leaders is a practical guide for those who understand that leadership is about the small, consistent choices we make. Derek’s emphasis on simplicity in leadership resonates with the philosophy of The Fred Factor—where small gestures of service and kindness create extraordinary outcomes.”
Mark Sanborn
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Fred Factor
“Leading a team to the Final Four with Alabama was all about hard work, grit, and showing up every day—behaviors that my friend Derek Deprey emphasizes in Everyday Leaders. This book captures the essence of what it takes to achieve greatness through unwavering commitment and a blue-collar mentality. His insights are a powerful reminder that true leadership is about the consistent, everyday actions that inspire and elevate those around us.”
Nate Oats
Head Coach, University of Alabama Men’s Basketball
“In Everyday Leaders, Derek Deprey reminds us that true leadership isn’t about grand gestures but about embracing discomfort and taking small, consistent actions that inspire and uplift others. His emphasis on tenacity and the courage to step outside our comfort zones resonates deeply with my own journey on and off the island, where growth often comes from facing challenges head-on. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to make a positive impact and lead with resilience, both personally and professionally.”
Holly Hoffman
Survivor Nicaragua Finalist, Author, and Speaker
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Meet the Author—Derek Deprey
BECOME THE LEADER YOU’D FOLLOW
Derek’s passion in life is to help you become the leader you’d want to follow. Much of his day is spent turning managers into leaders as an author, keynote speaker, and leadership coach.
HEAD OF EMPLOYEE SUCCESS
Derek spent three years as the head of employee success and director of leadership development for ETE REMAN, the nation’s largest remanufacturer of transmissions and a USA Top Workplace. At ETE, he taught over one hundred managers the core principles of leadership, management, and personal development.
WAC LIFE AND THE JOHN MAXWELL TEAM
Before ETE, Derek spent twelve years at the Wisconsin Athletic Club (WAC) as the director of people and service, director of training and development, and general manager. He became a certified speaker and coach with the John Maxwell Team during his tenure.
STARTING FIT TO LEAD
Shortly after joining the WAC, Derek couldn’t get enough of what he was studying, learning, and applying, so much so that he created his business, Fit to Lead. Through keynotes, workshops, and coaching, Fit to Lead gives your people-leaders a roadmap with the tools to create or refresh their leadership skills.
WRITING BOOKS AND PROFESSOR DEPREY
In 2017, Derek published the book SHIFT: Move from Frustrated to Fulfilled. In 2024, he published Everyday Leaders: Small Actions, Big Results. While writing, he spent eight years as an adjunct professor of leadership at Wisconsin Lutheran College, a top-ranked college by Forbes, Money Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal.
NCAA AND NBA LIFE
His diverse career endeavors included four years as a video scout in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks, two years as the coordinator of basketball operations in the NCAA with Marquette University, and one year as the director of player development with the University of Utah.
FAMILY LIFE
Derek is a husband and girl-dad blessed with two social and active kids. When he’s not geeking out on leadership, he’s coaching youth basketball or carting his daughters all over like an Uber driver.
NOW IS THE TIME
If there’s anything Derek’s learned, it’s that now is the time to build your career, shape your life, and strategically work on laying the foundation for accomplishing your dreams and prospering to your true potential. While many people try to accomplish this, very few of them are given a roadmap of where to start; thus, he hopes you will find him as your resource for getting your compass pointed in the right direction.