December 31, 2025
When pressure mounts to grow deposits, reduce costs or boost earnings, short-term solutions can seem like the answer. But be careful—tempting options, such as adopting the […]
December 17, 2025
Community banks face traps in the form of flashy vendor pitches, regulatory shortcuts or “silver bullet” strategies. These traps are tempting and seem like quick fixes, […]
August 20, 2025
Communication naturally evolves based on how people are organized and expected to work together. In working groups, communication is largely transactional. Information is shared so individuals […]
July 2, 2025
In the dynamic world of community banking, it’s crucial to differentiate between steering a conversation and genuinely engaging. Understanding this distinction can significantly impact your interactions, […]
January 22, 2025
Community banking is about more than numbers on a balance sheet. It’s about the embodied energy—the trust, relationships and local expertise—that fuels every decision and action […]
November 27, 2024
“Jean-Michel Basquiat was afraid he’d be a flash in the pan, worried about paying rent, even as Andy Warhol reassured him otherwise.” This story isn’t just […]
November 20, 2024
In the world of community banking, a fascinating paradox often emerges: we tend to celebrate those who excel in crisis management while overlooking the quiet effectiveness […]
October 30, 2024
In Steven Pressfield’s book, “The War of Art,” he talks about ‘Resistance’ as the collective term for the internal psychological barriers we all face—fear, self-doubt, complacency […]
October 23, 2024
As community bank CEOs, you know that the small things really do matter. Overlooking the importance of details in preparation or planning can significantly impact our […]