ELON POP-UP: 2025 Koten Distinguished Lecture & Networking

We’re excited to host this event at Elon University in Elon, N.C.! Please mark your calendar and register today to reserve your spot. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND.

More details—including timing, agenda and logistics—will be shared directly with registrants as the event approaches.

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Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking evening as The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations proudly hosts the Koten Distinguished Lecture, Fearless Leadership: Embracing Discomfort and Accountability to Achieve Greatness given by, featuring renowned leadership expert and New York Times bestselling author Cy Wakeman.

Cy Wakeman is celebrated for her groundbreaking work in Reality-Based Leadership, a philosophy that challenges conventional workplace drama and empowers individuals to lead with accountability, resilience and clarity.

This annual lecture honors John “Jack” Koten, a founding member of The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, and is designed to engage students, faculty and professionals in meaningful dialogue about leadership, communication and the future of public relations.

Host or Publisher The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations