An experienced business administrator, Norwood Teague serves as the event director for Business North Carolina Magazine. In this role, Norwood Teague plans and directs several major events including the NC CEO Summit.
On April 1st and 2nd, some of North Carolina’s top business leaders gathered for the NC CEO Summit in Pinehurst. Scheduled activities included opportunities for collaboration, learning, and networking.
Speakers at the NC CEO Summit focused discussion on challenges they have faced while leading their respective businesses and how those challenges have shaped them to became better leaders. Topics included issues such as creativity, the state of health care, transition, culture, and growth. Anthony Copeland, Heather Denny, Jim Holmes, and Billie Redmond participated in a panel discussion that specifically addressed essential lessons learned as a CEO.
Norwood Teague interviewed speaker Jim Holmes before the summit. Jim Holmes is the managing partner for Sentinel Risk Advisors, a property, casualty, and risk management provider. He also serves on the executive board for the Business North Carolina CEO Summit.
Throughout the interview, Mr. Holmes provided insights into his view on leadership, concluding that he tends to provide support and help to the smart and gifted people he hires. Mr. Holmes also emphasized the importance of building client relationships.
