June 22, 2026
Executive presence is one of the most misunderstood concepts in leadership. Recently, I joined Ryan K. Calkins and Ernest Epley on the Leading Ain’t Easy podcast […]
January 7, 2026
Knowing whether you need a team or a working group can be game-changing in community banking. Teams are built for collaboration, where everyone is rowing in […]
December 10, 2025
Leadership in community banking starts with a clear sense of purpose and a commitment to core values that don’t shift with market noise. In an industry […]
November 30, 2025
Let’s be honest—one-size-fits-all leadership just doesn’t cut it anymore. Real leadership means knowing your strengths and staying true to them. When you embrace what makes you […]
November 19, 2025
Knowing when to bring in a team versus a working group is crucial. Working groups are perfect for tasks with clear parameters and specialized skills. Teams? […]
November 5, 2025
Leadership isn’t about piling on more tools; it’s about rethinking the entire toolbox. Ask yourself, are the approaches that worked yesterday really serving you today? True […]
October 29, 2025
The way teams and working groups tackle goals and accountability couldn’t be more different. In a working group, you have individual ownership over tasks, and it’s […]
October 22, 2025
Community banks have always known that people are their greatest asset. But this isn’t just a feel-good mantra; it’s a strategy. Invest in understanding and developing […]
October 1, 2025
A team leans on each member’s strengths, creating a setup where people support and build off one another. Working groups, on the other hand, focus on […]