Don R. Elliott Distinguished Presidential Lectures
The Don R. Elliott Distinguished Presidential Lecture Series is designed to expose the Lipscomb University campus and the surrounding community to persons of influence in one or more issues of contemporary debate or discussion, with a preference for issues related to economics or political science. An endowment established at Lipscomb by the Don R. Elliott Foundation provides primary funding for the Elliott Distinguished Presidential Lecture. The lecture series is named in memory of Don R. Elliott, a native of Kerr, Arkansas, who was a Professor of Economics and Political Science at Little Rock University, Randolph-Macon College and Vanderbilt University. He founded Don Elliott and Associates, a fundraising consulting firm that directed campaigns for Lipscomb University and a host of other universities, colleges and private schools.
2024 Distinguished Guest - Dan Heath
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of five beloved business books: Switch, Made to Stick, Decisive, The Power of Moments, and Upstream.
His books have been translated into 33 languages and have sold over 4 million copies worldwide. His writing honors include: One of the best nonfiction books of the year, according to Amazon. One of the best audiobooks of the year, according to Apple. And the OWL award for Best Business Book of the Year.
Dan hosts a podcast called: “What It’s Like to Be.” In every episode, he interviews someone from a different profession: a mystery novelist, a couples therapist, a rancher, and more. It landed on Apple’s
ranking of the Top 50 Society & Culture podcasts.
He has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from the University of Texas at Austin. He lives now in Durham, North Carolina.
An Evening with Special Guest - Dan Heath
Thursday, November 7, 2024 / George Shinn Center
Registration: Coming Soon!
3:00-4:30 pm // Student Symposium and Q&A with Dan Heath
- This portion is open to all Lipscomb University students
- Location TBA
5:00-5:50 pm // Reception
- Shinn Lobby
- Hosted by the College of Leadership & Public Service
6:00-8:00 pm // An Evening with Dan Heath - Lecture and Interview
- Shinn Ballroom
- Lecture followed by Q&A portion