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 […]
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January 21, 2026
Sometimes it’s hard to see who benefits from a decision—until it’s too late. It doesn’t matter if it’s a third-party provider or a larger institution. Remember […]
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 […]
January 7, 2026
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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 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 24, 2025
The most successful community banks understand that real strength is built over years, not reporting periods. While quarterly results matter, they are outcomes, not the strategy […]
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, […]
December 10, 2025
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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
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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
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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 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 […]
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 24, 2025
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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 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 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. […]
September 17, 2025
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Even from where I sit in the leadership realm, tech is transforming banking—but here’s the key: it’s not about replacing relationships but enhancing them. Use technology […]
August 13, 2025
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Individual talent is only part of the story. Real leadership is about getting the whole team moving as one. Community banks need leaders who don’t just […]
August 6, 2025
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Strength in banking? It comes from a partnership. Partnering with local businesses and leaders isn’t just good PR; it’s how you build something sustainable. When you […]
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 […]
July 2, 2025
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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, […]
June 25, 2025
Selling 101: The Intersection of Coaching and Selling Coaching and Selling: Parallel Skills and Outcomes Both coaching and selling involve understanding the client and helping them […]
June 4, 2025
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 23, 2025
As community bank CEOs, your commitment to excellence is paramount. Yet, we’ve all seen what happens when an organization loses its drive. There’s a nearby bank […]
April 2, 2025
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Managing a team, especially at the executive level, is rarely straightforward, and it’s only getting more challenging as our environment grows more complex.You might often wish […]
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 5, 2025
Published by admin on 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 […]
February 5, 2025
The importance of leadership becomes especially pronounced during times of significant change. As we recognize inherent flaws in our current understanding and implementation of work—highlighted by […]
January 22, 2025
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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 […]
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 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 […]
December 18, 2024
In one of his recent blogs, Seth Godin asks why do we often fall for the pitches of smooth talkers, con artists, demagogues and tricksters? As […]
December 4, 2024
In the fast-paced community banking world, the principle espoused by Seth Godin: “the best available option is always available,” holds profound significance. For CEOs, Seth’s mindset […]
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
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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 […]
March 13, 2024
Breaking Barriers. Building Success. In our journey toward excellence in community banking, leadership transcends the mere management of operations; it embodies the essence of fostering an […]
August 16, 2021
July 30, 2021
June 30, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqHqiq9KCKE”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]If you look around your office, you will most likely be able to categorize each of your employees into one of three types of performers: […]
March 12, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nearly all employees work on a team. According to ADP Research, in companies consisting of at least 150 employees, more than 80% of those employees work […]
March 4, 2021
February 25, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s easy to ask a manager to identify an individual’s strengths and weaknesses, working genius and work frustrations. But, determining those traits might be a little […]
February 19, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Employee engagement and job misery are directly related. It’s not a secret that the less happy people are, the less engaged they are likely to be. […]
February 3, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Conventional wisdom describes self-awareness as a positive attribute. An attribute that allows an individual to perform better because they have an accurate assessment of their genius […]
January 14, 2021
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]I often hear that businesses want clarity, productivity and an aligned mission among their team. The reality is that it’s difficult to achieve those things […]
October 13, 2020
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Business owners often feel as though they don’t have anyone to turn toward. They have might have ideas and visions for a better future, but […]
June 22, 2020
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As businesses start to reopen, they’re faced with obstacles and opportunities. For the companies that want to emerge stronger than ever from this pandemic, it comes […]
June 22, 2026
Published by admin on June 22, 2026
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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 21, 2026
Sometimes it’s hard to see who benefits from a decision—until it’s too late. It doesn’t matter if it’s a third-party provider or a larger institution. Remember […]
January 14, 2026
Published by admin on January 14, 2026
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 […]
January 7, 2026
Published by admin on January 7, 2026
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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 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 24, 2025
The most successful community banks understand that real strength is built over years, not reporting periods. While quarterly results matter, they are outcomes, not the strategy […]
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, […]
December 10, 2025
Published by admin on December 10, 2025
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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
Published by admin on 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
Published by admin on November 19, 2025
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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 12, 2025
Published by admin on November 12, 2025
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 […]
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 24, 2025
October 22, 2025
Published by admin on October 22, 2025
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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 15, 2025
Published by admin on 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
Published by admin on 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 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. […]
September 17, 2025
Published by admin on September 17, 2025
Categories
Even from where I sit in the leadership realm, tech is transforming banking—but here’s the key: it’s not about replacing relationships but enhancing them. Use technology […]
August 13, 2025
Published by admin on August 13, 2025
Categories
Individual talent is only part of the story. Real leadership is about getting the whole team moving as one. Community banks need leaders who don’t just […]
August 6, 2025
Published by admin on August 6, 2025
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Strength in banking? It comes from a partnership. Partnering with local businesses and leaders isn’t just good PR; it’s how you build something sustainable. When you […]
July 23, 2025
Published by admin on 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 […]
July 2, 2025
Published by admin on July 2, 2025
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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, […]
June 25, 2025
Selling 101: The Intersection of Coaching and Selling Coaching and Selling: Parallel Skills and Outcomes Both coaching and selling involve understanding the client and helping them […]
June 4, 2025
April 30, 2025
Published by admin on 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 23, 2025
As community bank CEOs, your commitment to excellence is paramount. Yet, we’ve all seen what happens when an organization loses its drive. There’s a nearby bank […]
April 2, 2025
Published by admin on April 2, 2025
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Managing a team, especially at the executive level, is rarely straightforward, and it’s only getting more challenging as our environment grows more complex.You might often wish […]
March 19, 2025
Published by admin on 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 5, 2025
Published by admin on 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 […]
February 5, 2025
The importance of leadership becomes especially pronounced during times of significant change. As we recognize inherent flaws in our current understanding and implementation of work—highlighted by […]
January 22, 2025
Published by admin on 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 […]
January 22, 2025
Published by admin on January 22, 2025
Categories
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 15, 2025
Published by admin on 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 […]
December 18, 2024
In one of his recent blogs, Seth Godin asks why do we often fall for the pitches of smooth talkers, con artists, demagogues and tricksters? As […]
December 4, 2024
In the fast-paced community banking world, the principle espoused by Seth Godin: “the best available option is always available,” holds profound significance. For CEOs, Seth’s mindset […]
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
Published by admin on October 23, 2024
Categories
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 […]
March 13, 2024
Breaking Barriers. Building Success. In our journey toward excellence in community banking, leadership transcends the mere management of operations; it embodies the essence of fostering an […]
August 16, 2021
July 30, 2021
June 30, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqHqiq9KCKE”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]If you look around your office, you will most likely be able to categorize each of your employees into one of three types of performers: […]
March 12, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nearly all employees work on a team. According to ADP Research, in companies consisting of at least 150 employees, more than 80% of those employees work […]
March 4, 2021
February 25, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s easy to ask a manager to identify an individual’s strengths and weaknesses, working genius and work frustrations. But, determining those traits might be a little […]
February 19, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Employee engagement and job misery are directly related. It’s not a secret that the less happy people are, the less engaged they are likely to be. […]
February 3, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Conventional wisdom describes self-awareness as a positive attribute. An attribute that allows an individual to perform better because they have an accurate assessment of their genius […]
January 14, 2021
Published by admin on January 14, 2021
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]I often hear that businesses want clarity, productivity and an aligned mission among their team. The reality is that it’s difficult to achieve those things […]
October 13, 2020
Published by admin on October 13, 2020
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Business owners often feel as though they don’t have anyone to turn toward. They have might have ideas and visions for a better future, but […]
June 22, 2020
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As businesses start to reopen, they’re faced with obstacles and opportunities. For the companies that want to emerge stronger than ever from this pandemic, it comes […]