Jacksonville homecoming - Carla Harris on leading to win

Harvard graduate, internationally respected leader, author returns to Jacksonville for events this week.

Carla Harris returns to Jacksonville AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 24: Carla Harris of Morgan Stanley speaks on stage during Texas Conference For Women 2019 at Austin Convention Center on October 24, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Marla Aufmuth/Getty Images for Texas Conference for Women 2019) (Marla Aufmuth/Getty Images for Texas Conferenc)

By Rich Jones

Jacksonville, Fl — Carla Harris, a Jacksonville native and Harvard graduate, is an internationally respected leader, author and one of the most sought-after speakers in the United States.

But she remembers her pre-teen years at St. Pius V - and how inspired she was to hear from successful graduates.

LISTEN: Rich Jones interview with Carla Harris ahead of Nov. 8 event

Now a powerful executive, Harris recently published her new book ‘Lead to Win - How to be a powerful, impactful, influential leader in any environment’.

Harris is hosting a special luncheon today at the Florida Blue Conference Center. The event is sold out.