Today’s business environment demands more than strategy and spreadsheets. It demands resilience, clarity, and courageous leadership — especially when facing uncertainty, high stakes, or ethical challenges.
Join FEI Knoxville in welcoming Scott Payne, retired FBI Agent and best-selling author (aka “Big Country”), as he shares riveting real-world stories from a 23-year career investigating:
Drug Trafficking & Organized Crime
Public Corruption & Domestic Terrorism
Special Interest Alien Smuggling & Gang Violence
From the streets of New York to the Texas border to East Tennessee, Scott led high-impact operations in some of the nation’s most volatile situations. His insights will challenge the way you lead, react, and make decisions — under pressure and in moments that matter most.
Through gripping stories and real-world leadership takeaways, this dynamic keynote will inspire you to rethink how you handle complexity and strengthen your leadership presence.
Learning Objectives
Improve risk-based decision-making.
Reinforce ethical leadership.
Enhance situational awareness.
Build crisis-ready teams.
Signed copies of Scott Payne’s book will be available for purchase on-site, courtesy of Union Ave Books.
*Individuals who register as a Qualified Prospective Member must meet FEI's Membership Qualifications.