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CEO Lecture: Videos now online Posted on Apr 18, 2013 in CEO Lecture Series (from left) Walker College Dean Dr. Randy Edwards, Appalachian State Chancellor Dr. Kenneth Peacock, BB&T CEO Kelly King, Appalachian Trustee Dr. Brenda White Wright, former US Sen. Jim Broyhill and Executive Vice President BB&T Human Systems Division Tim Davis. Kelly King discussed an array of economic issues, from Cyprus to the US economy, while delivering the 51st Harlan Boyles Distinguished CEO Lecture. The BB&T CEO also offered what he calls values which... [read more] |
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CEO Lecture: BB&T CEO Kelly King returns to the series Posted on Mar 1, 2013 in The 51st Boyles Distinguished CEO Lecture Series will feature a returning speaker.BB&T Corporation CEO Kelly King, who spoke at the 44th Lecture in Fall 2009, will discuss “Economic Realities – Post Election” during his lecture Wednesday, March 27, at 2 p.m. in the Holmes Convocation Center. The lecture is free and open to the public.King has been with BB&T for 40 years, and held many key leadership roles. He was named President in 1996 and served as COO from... [read more] |
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CEO Lecture: Panel discussion, introductory video now online Posted on Oct 10, 2012 in The 50th Harlan Boyles Distinguish CEO Lecture, featuring a panel discussion with four current or former CEOs, is now online. Audio from the event can also be downloaded as a podcast.The speakers included (from left to right) Robert Tillman, former chairperson, president and CEO of Lowe’s Companies Inc.; Robert Ingram, former CEO and chairman of GlaxoWellcome; James Morgan, president and CEO of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. and William Holland, former chairman and CEO of United... [read more] |
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CEO Lecture: 'Remember it’s not really important to build a resume .. It’s more important to build a life' Posted on Oct 9, 2012 in William R. Holland, far right, addresses the audience during the Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished CEO Lecture Series at Appalachian State University. The fall presentation featured four past speakers in the series. (Appalachian photo by Marie Freeman)From ASU News - To be a good leader requires good communication and listening skills, a continued quest for knowledge and the ability to surround yourself with people who have different skill sets.CEOs who have exemplified those traits shared that... [read more] |
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CEO Lecture: Ask a question, get chance to win a Kindle Fire Posted on Sep 12, 2012 in This semester's Harlan Boyles CEO Lecture Series will feature a format different from its previous incarnations. To mark its 50th edition, four current and former CEOs will be present for a question and answer session with Appalachian Chancellor Kenneth Peacock.Walker College wants students to also be involved, and is now accepting suggested questions to be asked during the Lecture. Two questions will be selected for use, and the authors will receive a free Kindle Fire. In the event more... [read more] |
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CEO Lecture: The origin of a Walker College tradition Posted on Jul 9, 2012 in The Harlan Boyles CEO Lecture Series turns 25 this Fall, with the 50th installment scheduled for October 5. This speech will be the biggest in the series history, not just in size but location. Instead of one speaker, a panel of four great business leaders will take the stage at the Holmes Convocation Center. The discussion will be moderated by Appalachian Chancellor Dr. Kenneth E. Peacock, who started the Lecture Series while Assistant Dean of the Walker College of Business. The Lecture Series... [read more] |
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CEO Lecture: Defining a leader Posted on Apr 4, 2012 in Frank Holding Jr. comes from a family of leaders. His father, uncles and grandfather were all active within the growth of First Citizens Bank, a 114-year-old North Carolina institution that is one of the largest banks in the U.S. Holding serves as the chairman and CEO of the company, and shared many of the lessons he's learned as a business leader during the recent Spring 2012 Harlan Boyles Lecture Series, held on the campus of Appalachian State. "We often think of a leader as someone who... [read more] |
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CEO Lecture: First Citizens Bancshares Frank B. Holding Jr. to speak on campus Posted on Mar 15, 2012 in Twenty-four years ago the Walker College of Business started a tradition of excellence, inviting prominent business leaders to campus to meet with students and share their professional experiences. The annual Harlan Boyles CEO Lecture Series has since involved more than 40 CEOs, and continues this month with Frank B. Holding Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of First Citizens Bancshares Inc. and its First Citizens Bank subsidiary. Holding will speak at the Spring CEO Lecture,... [read more] |
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CEO Lecture: Sykes speaks on Leadership in the 21st Century Posted on Dec 1, 2011 in CEO Lecture Series John Sykes admitted to his audience we wasn't sure what he should talk about. He considered discussing his personal experiences in the business world, his upbringing, or lessons he's learned in life. But that was history; that's past. He wanted to speak instead of the future; specifically, leadership in the 21st century. For the next 20 minutes the founder of JHS Capital Advisors focused on the changes and challenges ahead, and how best to adapt to be successful, during the Harlan Boyles CEO... [read more] |
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CEO Lecture: Luncheon speaker discusses current economy, chances of recession Posted on Nov 14, 2011 in CEO Lecture Series Based on several recent economic indicators, the U.S. should not expect to dip back into recession anytime within the next year. That's according to Larry V. Adam, managing director and chief investment strategist with Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management. He was the guest luncheon speaking during this semester's Harlen Boyles CEO Lecture Series, held November 8. Adam shared several economic statistics, both modern and historical, in outlining how he forsaw the national economy... [read more] |
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