May 20, 2026
Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions is proud to cohost Leadercast 2026: Champion the Leader Within, a one-day leadership simulcast experience designed to inspire, equip, and strengthen leaders at every level.
Laurel Ridge, in partnership with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Winchester, is bringing this nationally-recognized leadership development event to employers, managers and emerging leaders across the region in June. The global Leadercast experience will be rebroadcast 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 10, at the Fauquier Campus, and again, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 18, at the Alamo.
This year’s theme, Champion the Leader Within, focuses on leadership, organizational health, and personal growth. Participants will gain practical insights they can apply immediately in the workplace, strengthening teams and building sustainable leadership capacity throughout the year.
The 2026 Leadercast speaker lineup includes:
- Patrick Lencioni, bestselling author and founder of The Table Group, addressing organizational health and building cohesive teams
- Andy Stanley, leadership communicator and founder of North Point Ministries, sharing strategies for clarity and effective leadership
- Kim Anthony, author and personal development professional, focusing on confidence and personal leadership
- Gen. Paul E. Funk II (Ret.), leadership advisor and retired four-star general, speaking on high-performing teams and organizational transformation
- Matt Besler, former U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team defender, offering insights on teamwork and leadership from elite athletics
- Jordan Montgomery, executive coach and founder of Montgomery Companies, serving as host and emphasizing real world leadership execution
Leadercast is ideal for supervisors, managers, business owners, nonprofit leaders, educators, and individuals seeking to further develop their leadership skills. Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions encourages organizations to register teams and grow together through this shared leadership experience.
Registration details and pricing information are available online on the Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions Leadercast page.
Founded in 1970, Laurel Ridge Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With three locations — Middletown, Warrenton, and Luray-Page County — the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. Laurel Ridge offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines. Laurel Ridge also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. Laurel Ridge serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.
Laurel Ridge Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Laurel Ridge Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Laurel Ridge Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. Laurel Ridge shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age (except when age is a bona fide occupational qualification), status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. Laurel Ridge also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. Inquiries may be directed to the Associate Vice President, Human Resources, [email protected], 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA 22645, 540-868-7226.
Laurel Ridge Community College was known as Lord Fairfax Community College until June 2022. For consistency purposes, the college will be referenced as Laurel Ridge going forward.