Bo Batchelder, a standout high school and college football player who went on to a 40-year career in business, will speak during the Leadership Fitness business class from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, in 214 Proctor Hall East on campus. The event is open to the public; free parking is availablel behind the college’s Admissions Welcome Center at West Market Street and College Place.

Batchelder will be speaking on, “Birth and Development of the Attitude Technique Philosophy.” His presentation is based on a chapter of the book “Leadership Fitness” by longtime football coach and college-athletics administrator Homer Rice.

Batchelder is the founder and president of Batchelder & Associates, a Raleigh-based management and marketing company. Previously he was the owner and chairman of a Taco Bell franchisee and an executive with Hardee’s Food Systems.