April 2, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]