Hi,

For the premiere episode of my 15th season on Sirius XM, I am proud to have as my guest, Kelly S. King, CEO of the 7th largest bank in America, Truist Financial.

Kelly S. King is an amazing man. He was the CEO of BB&T Bank; and when they merged with Suntrust, he was chosen to be the chairman and chief executive officer of Truist Financial Corporation. Plus, he’s a leader on many boards, including the Bank Policy Institute (BPI) and the National Leadership Advisory Council for High Point University.

Kelly grew up on a farm where he and his family lived in a home without indoor plumbing! But with his strong work ethic, he put himself through East Carolina University and on through graduate school at Rutgers University.

Kelly S. King started his banking career at an entry level position and worked his way up the corporate ladder - all the way up to CEO, and one of the most respected banking executives in America.

In this powerful interview, Kelly King shares the lessons and principles that have shaped his success:

1. Be proactive. Discipline, commitment, and hard work are keys to success. Kelly’s dad said, “You can never get anything done in life with your hands in pocket! Don’t wait for stuff to happen - make it happen!
   
   
2. Focus on one goal and get that right! Then, move on to your next goal. Kelly’s dad said, “Plow one road at a time. Get that straight first!"
   
   
3. Make a commitment to disrupt yourself daily! Do not settle for the status quo in anything you do. Get Better daily!
   
   
4. Serve others. Martin Luther King, Jr. said that the greatest people serve others.
   
   
5. Be a lifelong learner. The world is changing so fast - there’s new information daily. So decide to learn daily.
   
   
6. Get wisdom from wise people. Find that pearl of wisdom and then act on it.
   
   
7. Be clear about your life purpose and stay focused on making a difference.
   
   
8. Commit time and energy to your goal(s) every day.
   
   
9. The Kelly King 3 Top Leadership Tips
   a. Be honest about your reality. Where are you right now?
   b. Be clear of where you want to go
   c. Then have the courage to go there - courageous faith!

This powerful Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways Show interview on Sirius XM Radio airs this Saturday at 4pm ET, next Tuesday and next Thursday at 6pm ET on channel 141-HUR Voices.

It is also available on The Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways Podcast on C Suite Radio. Listen and be inspired!

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