A Different Kind of Leadership Experience
This spring, construction industry leaders gathered in the Blue Ridge Mountains for a more intimate leadership experience focused on meaningful conversations, practical insights, and real connections.
Held at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Asheville, the Carolinas AGC Leadership Retreat brought together a small group of industry professionals for a high-impact experience designed to foster leadership growth and peer-to-peer engagement.
Attendees had the opportunity to:
- Connect directly with peers and industry leaders
- Engage in meaningful one-to-one conversations
- Gain practical leadership insights they could apply immediately
- Invest in themselves, their companies, and future leaders
The retreat delivered high-value leadership development in a focused setting, providing participants with fresh perspectives and actionable strategies they could take back to their organizations.
Retreat Highlights:
- Attendee welcome reception
- Impactful sessions focused on real leadership challenges with immediate takeaways
- "The Accountability Crisis: Fixing What's Dragging Teams Down," presented by Kamber Parker Bowden, Generational Performance Solutions
- "How Do We Differentiate in a Post-AI World?," presented by Hal Routh, Equalizer9
- Optional private fly-fishing experience
- Learning opportunities for professionals at every level, from Project Managers to CEOs
Half-Day Guided Fishing Experience
Prior to the retreat, participants had the opportunity to take part in a guided fly-fishing experience with Josh Byers Fishing. Attendees enjoyed a half-day wading through trophy waters while building relationships in a relaxed setting before the retreat officially began.
Featured Speakers:
Accountability, AI, and what’s next for your team
Kamber Parker Bowden, Generational Performance Solutions
"The Accountability Crisis: Fixing What's Dragging Teams Down"
Award-winning speaker and author Kamber Parker Bowden shared insights on generational dynamics, workplace accountability, and strategies for building engaged, motivated teams. Drawing from thousands of interviews and decades of research, she provided practical approaches for understanding, hiring, and retaining today's workforce.
Hal Routh, Equalizer 9
"How Do We Differentiate in a Post-AI World?"
Construction industry veteran Hal Routh challenged attendees to think differently about growth, strategy, and competitive advantage in an evolving marketplace. Drawing on his experience leading teams that secured more than $4 billion in construction projects, Routh offered actionable insights on creating sustained growth and standing out in an increasingly AI-driven business environment.