2025 Voices of Leadership: Executive Speaker Series

Voices of Leadership Executive Speaker Series
Sponsorship and Table Information


We are excited to announce our Voices of Leadership: Executive Speaker Series this fall, bringing nationally recognized leaders to our campus each month from August through November 2025.

August 21 – Stephen M. R. Covey

  • Author of Trust and Inspire and international authority on leadership and organizational trust
  • Session Title: Trust and Inspire: Transforming Leadership for the Next Generation
About Stephen M.R. Covey

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
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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
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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
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Event Recaps

Stephen M.R. Covey

Thank you to all who attended the Voices of Leadership: Executive Speaker Series featuring Stephen M. R. Covey. Your presence and engagement helped make the event a truly inspiring and impactful experience.

We are grateful for your continued support of Lane College and commitment to leadership excellence. Mr. Covey’s insights on trust and inspiration resonated deeply, and we hope you left feeling empowered and energized.

We look forward to welcoming you to future events in the series.