Register for the 2024 Louisiana Loyal Leadership Summit

November 8, 2024

8:30am – 3:45pm

LWCC’s Foster Learning Center

2237 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge LA
ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

An event for Louisiana’s future leaders

The Louisiana Loyal Leadership Summit brings together members of the regional Leadership Programs from across the state for learning and collaboration, as well as high-quality networking and thought-provoking conversation focused on leveraging our collective talents to celebrate and elevate our home state.

Connecting Like-Minded Leaders

The Louisiana Loyal Leadership Summit is open to participants of Leadership Programs from around the state. By working together, we can build relationships to help build a stronger Louisiana.

Solution-Oriented Sessions

With rich content presented by accomplished Louisiana business leaders, participants learn about widespread challenges for the state and ideate actionable solutions.

Contributing Thoughtfully to Louisiana’s Future

By bringing together leaders from every region of the state with one communal goal, we can collectively align our personal and professional aspirations to help Louisiana thrive.

Mutual Membership Benefits

When you choose a mutual carrier like LWCC, you get more than a workers’ comp policy. You get our specialized knowledge of Louisiana businesses and access to unique benefits, alongside our commitment to be there for Louisiana. Always.

Learn why mutuality matters
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The Agenda

November 8, 2024

  • 8:30 am – Breakfast and Networking
  • 9:00 am – Welcome and Power of Purpose presentation
  • 10:40 am – Break
  • 10:50 am  –  Keynote: Developing Your Personal Brand
  • 11:50 am – Lunch
  • 12:30 pm – Professional Development Breakout 1
  • 1:20 pm – Professional Development Breakout 2
  • 2:10 pm – Coffee Break
  • 2:20 pm – Champions of Louisiana Leadership Panel
  • 3:30 pm – Closing Remarks
  • 3:45 pm – Networking Reception
THE KEYNOTE

The Impact of Personal Branding & Delivery

For Louisiana to thrive, it needs confident, authentic leaders that others will want to join in elevating the state. Your personal brand is a crucial aspect of your leadership potential, as it encompasses not only what you explicitly communicate but also the values, integrity, and professionalism you consistently demonstrate through your actions. Often, the unsaid elements of your brand can resonate more powerfully than words, fostering trust and respect among your peers and team members and creating a strong foundation for effective leadership. 

Dr. Thomas “Tommy” Karam

Senior Marketing Instructor, LSU

Dr. Thomas “Tommy” Karam, Senior Marketing Instructor at LSU, deeply understands the importance of personal branding. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Karam has not only contributed to the creation of the university’s sports marketing curriculum but has also been training Tiger athletes—like Shaquille O’Neal and Joe Burrow—in personal branding and media relations since the 1990s. His expertise and insights offer invaluable tips and tricks for building a successful personal brand. 

THE FEATURED SESSION

The Power of Purpose

Some of the most beloved and successful companies share a common feature: a deeply rooted organizational purpose. Purpose is more than a marketing gimmick, it’s a powerful business strategy that can drive increased performance and enhanced stakeholder relationships.

Seth Irby

Chief Strategy Officer, LWCC

Seth Irby, Chief Strategy Officer at LWCC, will share a compelling case for embracing purpose, lead an exercise to guide the development of personal purpose, explore the difference between purpose and deep purpose, and provide three tips for developing deep purpose within an organization. Seth’s presentation builds on his experience over the last five years bringing to life LWCC’s purpose to help Louisiana thrive, alongside compelling research and case studies.

THE BREAKOUTS

Professional Development Breakout Sessions

Attendees will be invited to select two professional development breakout sessions to attend on topics ranging from crucial communication to the art of storytelling.

More details coming soon!

THE FEATURED PANEL

Champions of Louisiana Leadership Panel

A Champion of Louisiana actively contributes to transformational change in Louisiana. These Champions will share their personal and professional journeys, and how they have embraced celebrating and elevating our home state for the betterment of all.

Panelists include:

Molly Kimball

Founder, Ochsner Eat Fit 

Deborah Sternberg

Chair, Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge

Mo Vij

President & CEO, 365Labs

Trey Godfrey

 (Moderator)

Senior Vice President of Policy, Baton Rouge Area Chamber 

The Louisiana Loyal Leadership Summit is just one way we’re working to ensure Louisiana’s best days are ahead.

As a purpose-driven business, LWCC goes beyond providing workers’ comp coverage. Every decision, at every level, is driven by our steadfast commitment to the prosperity of our home state and can be summarized in two words: Louisiana Loyal.

Celebrating Louisiana through its success stories.

Louisiana has an abundance of individuals and businesses going above and beyond to ensure our best days are ahead. We're committed to telling their stories.