The W. Frank Barton School of Business is the home of real and applied learning. A
place where students apply knowledge gained from faculty and business leaders while
developing professional and life skills. The Barton School is among the top 1% of
business schools worldwide due to its double AACSB accreditation in business and accounting.
Housed in the award-winning building, Woolsey Hall, features artwork, sculptures,
gardens, and The Promise Bridge – a 300-foot-long pedestrian bridge over the water
in front of the building.
The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University proudly welcomes
Lynda Jackson, an England-based communications expert, as its Fall 2025 J. Robert
Young Executive-in-Residence. Jackson is a distinguished communications specialist
and strategist, organizational psychologist, global speechwriter, and public speaking
coach. She brings a wealth of global experience to her clients and has advised presidents,
prime ministers, and Fortune 500 executives.
“I love working with others and helping people of all ages gain confidence as communicators
and leaders,” said Jackson. “I am honored and excited to work with Barton School students,
faculty, staff, and the local community as the newest Executive-in-Residence.”
In this role, Jackson will engage students through mentoring and networking sessions,
while also collaborating with the Barton School’s leadership team and faculty throughout
the semester. Her residency will culminate in a public keynote address as part of
the James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker Series during the Fall 2025 semester titled:
“Leading with Impact: The Power of Communication to Connect, Inspire, and Transform”.
This dynamic presentation will explore the power of effective communication in leadership—highlighting
strategies for driving change, inspiring teams, and leading with purpose. The keynote
will take place on October 29th, 2025, at 9:30 AM. in Boettger Auditorium, Woolsey Hall. RSVP here.
“Lynda has an extraordinary ability to understand and engage people in powerful, meaningful
ways,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, Dean of the Barton School. “Great communicators deliver
transformational insights that spark change and leave their audiences feeling seen
and heard. I am thrilled for our community to experience that this fall.”
Throughout her career, Jackson has worked with world leaders including Prime Ministers
Margaret Thatcher and Paul Keating, Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, and
King Abdullah II of Jordan. She also played a key role in the EKO Atlantic Project
in Nigeria, collaborating with several African heads of state.
As a guest and adjunct professor, Jackson has taught more than 8,000 MBA students
at top institutions such as MIT, Harvard, the University of Denver, London Business
School, and Macquarie University in Australia. In 2005, she received the Macquarie
University Outstanding Teaching Award, achieving student satisfaction ratings above
90% for over a decade.
Her transformational workshops and coaching programs are delivered globally to CEOs,
executives, and professional women. She is internationally recognized as a pioneer
in the field of public performance and communication, blending psychology, theater,
and classical disciplines into a distinctive and effective approach.
In addition, Lynda Jackson will lead an exclusive, high-impact two-day Executive Education
workshop designed for CEOs and C-suite executives. Attendance will be limited to 25
participants to ensure a highly personalized experience. Registration will open later
this summer, with a separate announcement to follow.
