Jackson, Tenn. – August 1, 2025 — Lane College is set to elevate the conversation around leadership, innovation, and civic engagement with the launch of its inaugural Voices of Leadership: Executive Speaker Series. This four-part series, beginning August 21, 2025, will bring nationally recognized leaders to Jackson, Tennessee, for a dynamic exchange of ideas aimed at inspiring students, professionals, and community members alike.
Designed to foster dialogue on purpose-driven change, economic development, and justice, the series will run monthly through November. Each event will feature a full day of engagement, including intimate student sessions, strategic dialogues with institutional leadership, and a ticketed noon-day luncheon in partnership with the Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations.
A Powerhouse Lineup
The 2025 Voices of Leadership: Executive Speaker Series features four distinguished speakers:
- August 21 – Stephen M. R. Covey
Author of Trust and Inspire and global authority on leadership and organizational trust
Session Title: Trust and Inspire: Transforming Leadership for the Next Generation - September 18 – Rick C. Wade
Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances & Outreach, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Session Title: Building Bridges: Economic Power, Civic Engagement, and Inclusive Growth - October 16 – Robert B. Carter
Retired Chief Information Officer, FedEx; Longest-serving CIO of any Fortune 50 company
Session Title: Innovate with Purpose: Leading Through Technology and Change - November 20 – Beverly Robertson
Principal, Trust Marketing; Retired CEO of the National Civil Rights Museum
Session Title: Legacy and Leadership: Faith, Justice, and Community Transformation
With excitement, the inaugural speaker, Stephen M. R. Covey stated, "It is an honor to join Lane College’s Voices of Leadership series. I’m inspired by the college’s commitment to cultivating trust, purpose, and transformational leadership with the next generation. I look forward to engaging with students and leaders who are ready to shape a better future through trust and inspiration."
Tickets and Information
Seating for the luncheons is limited, and demand is expected to be high. Tickets and additional information are available at https://www.lanecollege.edu/lane-life/2025-voices-of-leadership-executive-speaker-series. For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, contact Dr. Anthony T. Williams Jr. at awilliams@lanecollege.edu.
With Voices of Leadership, Lane College is not only amplifying national voices, it’s cultivating the next generation of leaders right here in West Tennessee.