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Erik Bennett

Erik Bennett Leadership Academy instructor


Erik Bennett has over 20 years of experience advancing organizational growth across corporate, nonprofit and academic sectors. His expertise includes leadership development, operational strategy and mentoring emerging generations. He has served professional athletes, faith-based organizations and universities through strategic program design, organizational leadership and culture development. His work is distinguished by a proven record of fostering collaboration, building high-performing teams and achieving measurable institutional impact. He also hosts The Leadership Lounge Unfiltered, a social media platform dedicated to equipping and inspiring next-generation leaders.

Education

  • B.S. journalism, Troy University
  • MDIVBL theology/theological studies, Southwestern Theological Seminary
  • Ph.D. organizational leadership, Southeastern University