Derek Miner is a partner at Lemonade Stand, a digital marketing agency, and Build Then Bless, a social impact platform that transforms company culture through individual interactions.
Recognized as one of the top 100 founders and entrepreneurs in Utah, Miner has received Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 awards five times. He has helped build winning company cultures across multiple businesses.
A speaker and business mentor, Miner enjoys cycling, skiing, playing drums and spending time outdoors with his family.
IMPACT TRACK: Breakout 1 | 10:40 a.m.
Nameless or Immortal: Leading with Heart, One Human Interaction at a Time
What if the life people search for is already within reach — not at the end of a grand achievement, but hidden inside everyday moments?
Centering on a quote by Phillips Brooks — “How carefully most men creep into nameless graves, while now and again one or two forget themselves into immortality” — this session challenges conventional definitions of success. Miner invites attendees to trade the pursuit of “more” for presence, purpose and intentional human connection.
The session provides a practical roadmap for leaders ready to stop going through the motions and lead with heart. Culture serves as a strategic advantage: when built intentionally, it yields measurable results, including stronger communities and a healthier bottom line — one conversation, one act and one human interaction at a time.
