# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Asheville Workshop "Lunch with Kelly King: Lessons in Leadership from the Former CEO of Truist"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 am – Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: “There are 3 characteristics of a great leader: they are honest about the realities they face, they have a clear vision of how to make ideas happen, and they have the courage to act.” Kelly King 

During our “Lunch with Kelly” talk Kelly will reflect on lessons learned in his close to 50 year career as a top financial leader of North Carolina. The discussion will focus on what makes a stand out leader, the challenges one may face at a heightened executive level and how to balance happiness both in and out of the office. Kelly will also speak to the profound impact of the many individuals who stepped up to shape Asheville and it’s surrounding areas after Hurricane Helene’s devastation. This workshop includes a dedicated portion for networking among other executives and small business owners in Western North Carolina. 

About Kelly King: During his 49-year career with Truist and BB&T, King served in many leadership roles, including 35 years as part of the executive leadership team. Kelly was the American Banker of the year in 2015. Inducted into the North Carolina Business Hall of Fame in 2018 and North Carolina Banking Hall of Fame in 2021. He was Charlotte Business Journal’s Businessperson of the year in 2021.

?️ Date & Time | Wednesday, January 14 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

? Location | Biltmore Estate | Deerpark Area, The Deerpark Lodge Room | 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803

? Cost | Free of Charge for Center Members | $45 for Non-Members
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/asheville/asheville-workshop-lunch-with-kelly-king-lessons-in-leadership-from-the-former-ceo-of-truist/200029413301553
- **Event Categories**: workshops, business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Asheville
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Biltmore Estate
- **lat**: 35.540559419237
- **long**: -82.55159598738
- **full address**: Biltmore Estate, Giant Christmas Tree, Asheville, NC 28803, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Asheville Workshop "Lunch with Kelly King: Lessons in Leadership from the Former CEO of Truist" being held?
  - **A:** Asheville Workshop "Lunch with Kelly King: Lessons in Leadership from the Former CEO of Truist" takes place on Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 am to Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Biltmore Estate, Giant Christmas Tree, Asheville, NC 28803, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Asheville Workshop "Lunch with Kelly King: Lessons in Leadership from the Former CEO of Truist"?
  - **A:** Asheville Workshop "Lunch with Kelly King: Lessons in Leadership from the Former CEO of Truist" is organized by WFU Center for Private Business.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Asheville Workshop "Lunch with Kelly King: Lessons in Leadership from the Former CEO of Truist" is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Asheville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Asheville Workshop "Lunch with Kelly King: Lessons in Leadership from the Former CEO of Truist" sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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