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Getting out of a bad situation isn’t as easy as walking away. Whether it’s a poorly negotiated contract, a cultural misstep with your team or a […]
November 12, 2025
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Change isn’t just coming—it’s here and it’s constant. The leaders who thrive are those who don’t just react but anticipate. When you approach every challenge with […]
October 15, 2025
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Here’s the thing about building a strengths-based culture: it makes your organization bulletproof. When each person is working to their strengths, you’re building a team that […]
October 8, 2025
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One of the most effective ways for banks to strengthen their own decision-making is by studying where others have stumbled. The industry offers no shortage of […]
September 24, 2025
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Trust is non-negotiable. It’s the currency your community banks on, pun intended. Every decision you make is an opportunity to show that integrity isn’t just a […]
July 30, 2025
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When your team pulls together, you build a foundation that can weather any storm. True resilience doesn’t come from individual efforts but from a cohesive, unified […]
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Banking today is a different world than it was even a year ago, and adaptability is the name of the game. As the landscape shifts, leadership […]
June 18, 2025
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In today’s world, it’s all too easy to become cynical. The news cycle is filled with negativity, and social media often highlights the worst aspects of […]
June 11, 2025
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In these times of challenge and change, resilience has become more than just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. But how do you build resilience? It starts with […]
May 21, 2025
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The concept of empowerment is all about seizing control of our lives and achieving greatness. But here’s the thing—only a fraction of people actually think about […]
May 14, 2025
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Every journey begins with a single step. The Pyramids of Giza weren’t finished in a day. In fact, their construction spanned years and required immense planning […]
April 30, 2025
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In the world of community banking, our core values are rooted in trust and transparency. In order to thrive, it’s imperative to avoid the overused and […]
April 9, 2025
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In the dynamic landscape of community banking, continuous improvement and exceptional customer service are paramount. The LCP 360 assessment offers a valuable tool to enhance personal […]
March 19, 2025
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Ladies and gentlemen, you know that community banking is all about relationships and trust. But in a rapidly evolving world, even those strengths need to be […]
March 12, 2025
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As someone who grew up right beside the Mississippi River, I’ve seen how its course can reshape everything around it. My family’s farm used to sit […]
February 19, 2025
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Ladies and gentlemen, leadership, at its core, often comes down to decision-making. Decisions are the heartbeat of every business. They’re made every day, at every level, […]
January 29, 2025
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As community bank CEOs, you’re often presented with multiple-choice decisions, whether it’s about product offerings, strategic initiatives or vendor selections. The options seem straightforward, and someone […]
January 15, 2025
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When I was learning to drive, my instructor gave me a piece of advice that has stuck with me ever since: “Don’t look at the parked […]
November 27, 2024
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“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 […]
October 23, 2024
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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 […]
May 8, 2024
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Learn how tapping into the collective wisdom of a team, more than merely gathering smart people, can foster a culture of innovative thinking and meaningful discussions, […]
April 24, 2024
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Explore how embracing continuous learning and development transcends traditional training in the finance world, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and the ability to learn from mistakes […]
December 22, 2023
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As we enter this Christmas season, it’s important to embrace the values that have stood the test of time. First and foremost, let’s remember the importance […]
November 9, 2023
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As leaders, we all worry about burnout in those we serve; burnout in our people. How often do we give any thought to our burnout? Keep […]
September 14, 2023
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Here is something to think about. When considering the leadership challenges in community banking in America, we find ourselves confronting a vital issue that demands our […]
July 20, 2023
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I get it, you’re a busy person with a lot on your plate. You want to be a successful leader, but you don’t have time to […]
June 9, 2022
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The old adage “tradition is worth repeating” may be accurate. But it’s essential to keep in mind that cutting-edge ideas were controversial and innovative when introduced […]
August 7, 2017
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I can’t even remember how many times my mom talked to me about not taking things personally. Consider the source, she would say. I suspect that […]
July 5, 2017
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Grit and Resilience “It matters not how straight the gate How charged with punishment the scroll I am the master of my fate I […]
June 1, 2017
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Give this some thought: That you’re reading this sentence means that you are wealthier and better educated than 99% of people throughout human history. You likely […]
May 12, 2017
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Born in mid-19th century Britain, this young man was brought into a world that that did not suffer hard times easily. His father’s business failed a […]
September 19, 2016
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From the second you grasp that you have the power to have a positive impact on the people around you, most people work to do just […]
February 2, 2015
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Clients often ask how they might make better decisions. While trying to answer that question, I realized that many people don’t understand what making a […]
January 5, 2015
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Way back in 1902, the author James Allen, one of the very first motivational authors, wrote: “As masters of our own thoughts we are […]
January 14, 2026
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In leadership, the hardest part isn’t just learning new skills; it’s letting go of the old ones. Unlearning is an underrated but crucial part of growth—shedding […]
December 3, 2025
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Getting out of a bad situation isn’t as easy as walking away. Whether it’s a poorly negotiated contract, a cultural misstep with your team or a […]
November 12, 2025
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Change isn’t just coming—it’s here and it’s constant. The leaders who thrive are those who don’t just react but anticipate. When you approach every challenge with […]
October 15, 2025
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Here’s the thing about building a strengths-based culture: it makes your organization bulletproof. When each person is working to their strengths, you’re building a team that […]
October 8, 2025
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One of the most effective ways for banks to strengthen their own decision-making is by studying where others have stumbled. The industry offers no shortage of […]
September 24, 2025
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Trust is non-negotiable. It’s the currency your community banks on, pun intended. Every decision you make is an opportunity to show that integrity isn’t just a […]
July 30, 2025
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When your team pulls together, you build a foundation that can weather any storm. True resilience doesn’t come from individual efforts but from a cohesive, unified […]
July 23, 2025
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Banking today is a different world than it was even a year ago, and adaptability is the name of the game. As the landscape shifts, leadership […]
June 18, 2025
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In today’s world, it’s all too easy to become cynical. The news cycle is filled with negativity, and social media often highlights the worst aspects of […]
June 11, 2025
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In these times of challenge and change, resilience has become more than just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. But how do you build resilience? It starts with […]
May 21, 2025
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The concept of empowerment is all about seizing control of our lives and achieving greatness. But here’s the thing—only a fraction of people actually think about […]
May 14, 2025
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Every journey begins with a single step. The Pyramids of Giza weren’t finished in a day. In fact, their construction spanned years and required immense planning […]
April 30, 2025
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In the world of community banking, our core values are rooted in trust and transparency. In order to thrive, it’s imperative to avoid the overused and […]
April 9, 2025
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In the dynamic landscape of community banking, continuous improvement and exceptional customer service are paramount. The LCP 360 assessment offers a valuable tool to enhance personal […]
March 19, 2025
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Ladies and gentlemen, you know that community banking is all about relationships and trust. But in a rapidly evolving world, even those strengths need to be […]
March 12, 2025
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As someone who grew up right beside the Mississippi River, I’ve seen how its course can reshape everything around it. My family’s farm used to sit […]
February 19, 2025
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Ladies and gentlemen, leadership, at its core, often comes down to decision-making. Decisions are the heartbeat of every business. They’re made every day, at every level, […]
January 29, 2025
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As community bank CEOs, you’re often presented with multiple-choice decisions, whether it’s about product offerings, strategic initiatives or vendor selections. The options seem straightforward, and someone […]
January 15, 2025
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When I was learning to drive, my instructor gave me a piece of advice that has stuck with me ever since: “Don’t look at the parked […]
November 27, 2024
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“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 […]
October 23, 2024
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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 […]
May 8, 2024
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Learn how tapping into the collective wisdom of a team, more than merely gathering smart people, can foster a culture of innovative thinking and meaningful discussions, […]
April 24, 2024
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Explore how embracing continuous learning and development transcends traditional training in the finance world, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and the ability to learn from mistakes […]
December 22, 2023
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As we enter this Christmas season, it’s important to embrace the values that have stood the test of time. First and foremost, let’s remember the importance […]
November 9, 2023
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As leaders, we all worry about burnout in those we serve; burnout in our people. How often do we give any thought to our burnout? Keep […]
September 14, 2023
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Here is something to think about. When considering the leadership challenges in community banking in America, we find ourselves confronting a vital issue that demands our […]
July 20, 2023
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I get it, you’re a busy person with a lot on your plate. You want to be a successful leader, but you don’t have time to […]
June 9, 2022
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The old adage “tradition is worth repeating” may be accurate. But it’s essential to keep in mind that cutting-edge ideas were controversial and innovative when introduced […]
August 7, 2017
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I can’t even remember how many times my mom talked to me about not taking things personally. Consider the source, she would say. I suspect that […]
July 5, 2017
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Grit and Resilience “It matters not how straight the gate How charged with punishment the scroll I am the master of my fate I […]
June 1, 2017
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Give this some thought: That you’re reading this sentence means that you are wealthier and better educated than 99% of people throughout human history. You likely […]
May 12, 2017
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Born in mid-19th century Britain, this young man was brought into a world that that did not suffer hard times easily. His father’s business failed a […]
September 19, 2016
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From the second you grasp that you have the power to have a positive impact on the people around you, most people work to do just […]
February 2, 2015
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Clients often ask how they might make better decisions. While trying to answer that question, I realized that many people don’t understand what making a […]
January 5, 2015
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Way back in 1902, the author James Allen, one of the very first motivational authors, wrote: “As masters of our own thoughts we are […]