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Community banks exist for trust. They power local economies, know their customers by name and the decisions they make ripple through families, businesses and entire communities. […]
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 […]
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 […]
March 5, 2025
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In the world of community banking, leadership isn’t just about making strategic decisions or managing operations. It’s about confronting and overcoming a pervasive and often invisible […]
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 22, 2025
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In the fast-paced world of community banking, staying ahead requires more than keeping up with regulations and technological advancements. It’s also about securing the right talent […]
January 8, 2025
In the ever-evolving world of community banking, distractions often pull your focus toward things that seem important but don’t truly make an impact. Picture yourself browsing […]
December 25, 2024
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When you think about your bank’s position in your local communities, here’s something to consider. When you think about the leadership challenges in community banking across […]
December 11, 2024
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In the community banking world, where trust and reliability are the cornerstones of every decision, it’s easy to get caught up in the pursuit of perfection. […]
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 […]
October 16, 2024
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In the fast-paced world of finance and business, we often celebrate the heroes who step in during crises—the ones who put out fires, stabilize operations, and […]
June 5, 2024
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It’s easy to think that being decisive, making good decisions, and being tough is all there is to effective leadership. While those traits are important, being […]
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 […]
May 30, 2023
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Recently, I had the honor of going on The Patty-G Show, a local podcast that features local entrepreneurs to share their stories and highlight their impact […]
August 2, 2022
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It would be cool if magic really worked, and just like the lady on Bewitched, you could wiggle your nose and alter the situation. However, what it really […]
July 26, 2022
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Your development as a leader is full of ups and downs. You are probably aware that the development process is full of productive, easy sailing days […]
July 13, 2022
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“Many ideas grow better when transplanted into the mind of another than in the one where they sprang up.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr The folks […]
June 28, 2022
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Commenting one day in his notebook about the topic of immortality, Ralph Waldo Emmerson opined that people often dance around complex issues by using quotes. “I […]
June 14, 2022
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There are six leadership behaviors that promote the perception of being believable: Being candid and courageously authentic, particularly when it’s uncomfortable or costly in the short […]
July 17, 2017
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So, you decide that it would be really cool to learn to ski. Back before the Information Age,
July 5, 2017
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Grit and Resilience “It matters not how strait the gate How charged with punishment the scroll I am the master of my fate I am the […]
June 29, 2017
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“When a man is singing and cannot lift his voice, and another comes and sings with him, another who can lift his voice, the first will […]
June 19, 2017
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In my coaching, I run into people who suffer from what I call “toxic perfectionism.” Over the years and in the various scholarly journals, much has […]
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 20, 2016
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WHAT IS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE? Emotional Intelligence (EI) measures the ability to realize your own emotions, as well as the emotions of others, and to effectively and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
September 19, 2025
Published by admin on September 19, 2025
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Community banks exist for trust. They power local economies, know their customers by name and the decisions they make ripple through families, businesses and entire communities. […]
July 30, 2025
Published by admin on July 30, 2025
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 […]
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 […]
March 5, 2025
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In the world of community banking, leadership isn’t just about making strategic decisions or managing operations. It’s about confronting and overcoming a pervasive and often invisible […]
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 22, 2025
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In the fast-paced world of community banking, staying ahead requires more than keeping up with regulations and technological advancements. It’s also about securing the right talent […]
January 8, 2025
In the ever-evolving world of community banking, distractions often pull your focus toward things that seem important but don’t truly make an impact. Picture yourself browsing […]
December 25, 2024
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When you think about your bank’s position in your local communities, here’s something to consider. When you think about the leadership challenges in community banking across […]
December 11, 2024
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In the community banking world, where trust and reliability are the cornerstones of every decision, it’s easy to get caught up in the pursuit of perfection. […]
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 […]
October 16, 2024
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In the fast-paced world of finance and business, we often celebrate the heroes who step in during crises—the ones who put out fires, stabilize operations, and […]
June 5, 2024
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It’s easy to think that being decisive, making good decisions, and being tough is all there is to effective leadership. While those traits are important, being […]
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 […]
May 30, 2023
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Recently, I had the honor of going on The Patty-G Show, a local podcast that features local entrepreneurs to share their stories and highlight their impact […]
August 2, 2022
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It would be cool if magic really worked, and just like the lady on Bewitched, you could wiggle your nose and alter the situation. However, what it really […]
July 26, 2022
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Your development as a leader is full of ups and downs. You are probably aware that the development process is full of productive, easy sailing days […]
July 13, 2022
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“Many ideas grow better when transplanted into the mind of another than in the one where they sprang up.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr The folks […]
June 28, 2022
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Commenting one day in his notebook about the topic of immortality, Ralph Waldo Emmerson opined that people often dance around complex issues by using quotes. “I […]
June 14, 2022
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There are six leadership behaviors that promote the perception of being believable: Being candid and courageously authentic, particularly when it’s uncomfortable or costly in the short […]
July 17, 2017
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So, you decide that it would be really cool to learn to ski. Back before the Information Age,
July 5, 2017
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Grit and Resilience “It matters not how strait the gate How charged with punishment the scroll I am the master of my fate I am the […]
June 29, 2017
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“When a man is singing and cannot lift his voice, and another comes and sings with him, another who can lift his voice, the first will […]
June 19, 2017
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In my coaching, I run into people who suffer from what I call “toxic perfectionism.” Over the years and in the various scholarly journals, much has […]
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 20, 2016
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WHAT IS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE? Emotional Intelligence (EI) measures the ability to realize your own emotions, as well as the emotions of others, and to effectively and […]
September 19, 2016
Published by admin on September 19, 2016
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 […]
January 5, 2015
Published by admin on January 5, 2015
[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 […]