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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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? […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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Building the right structure is about more than just getting things done—it’s about creating a place where people do their best work. Whether it’s a working […]
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Imagine a workplace where everyone knows exactly what they bring to the table and feels empowered to use it. That’s the goal. When people understand and […]
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Here’s the thing about community banks—you’re the heartbeat of local economies. You’re not just pushing numbers; you’re fueling dreams, funding growth and shaping a resilient future […]
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Communication naturally evolves based on how people are organized and expected to work together. In working groups, communication is largely transactional. Information is shared so individuals […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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In the ever-evolving landscape of community banking, there’s a question that often lingers in the minds of many: What does the community owe us? This question, […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 16, 2025
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Ladies and gentlemen, as community bank CEOs, you often find yourselves searching for a safe path—a secure way to achieve greatness for your bank. Let me […]
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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 […]
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In high-stakes leadership and management, the best leaders often make their work look effortless. This is not because the work is easy but because they have […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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Leadership often comes down to decision-making. Decisions happen all the time, everywhere, in every business. Your people make them every day. It occurs in your job, […]
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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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 […]
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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 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 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. […]
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 13, 2024
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In the dynamic world of community banking, understanding the distinction between a team and a working group is crucial for fostering a productive and collaborative environment. […]
November 6, 2024
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As we look to the future, the evolution of leadership in community banking and beyond hinges on creating transparent, strengths-based cultures. This approach requires moving away […]
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 […]
September 25, 2024
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In the annals of business history, Alan Mulally’s stewardship of the Ford Motor Company from 2008 to 2014 stands out as a stellar example of effective […]
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Most of my banking clients consider predicting human behavior to be crucial to their success. It’s an essential part of our risk management and strategic planning. […]
June 6, 2024
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Building a culture of accountability within your organization starts with leadership. As a leader, you must first hold yourself accountable before you can expect it from […]
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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, […]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Partnering with JCW Creative has provided their company with the necessary tools to grow and transform its leadership team. Through coaching, activities and guidance, JCW […]
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Many companies implement a top-down management style throughout their organization. Though this is a common leadership approach, it can often cause employees to disengage from the […]
September 16, 2021
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Executives’ meetings often go one of two ways: nothing is said at all, or it’s “open combat.” One is peaceful and harmonious. The other is hostile […]
September 13, 2021
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Optimism Bias is the technical term for the human tendency to underestimate that problems and challenges will crop up. Planning Fallacy is its first cousin–the […]
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August 20, 2021
“It is perfectly rational to play a risky game: What is irrational is to deceive oneself about the risks” –– Dr. Imre Lakatos PhD […]
August 18, 2021
A common problem executive teams face is that they forget—or never even knew—the ultimate purpose of their role, which is to advocate and plan for the […]
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In our work and personal lives, most of us have directly experienced the importance of trust, both positive and negative. In the workplace specifically, research […]
August 6, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]In the early 90s, about 5,000 participants attended a computer graphics conference, where they were asked to operate a computer flight simulator designed by Mr. […]
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Investing in employee engagement is beneficial to a company’s productivity, work quality and work environment. A company’s high-performing employees are typically genuinely engaged, while low-performing employees […]
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James Geiger is famous for a quote: “Leaders bring the weather” Research indicates that what contributes mightily to energy, focus, and commitment in […]
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Awareness precedes choice and choice precedes change which then determines results. Thus, enhancing your awareness and ultimately your results, is essential to becoming a capable leader. […]
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We all cultivate a voice inside our heads that criticizes, chastises, and judges us and what we do, no matter what it is.
September 20, 2017
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Do you ever feel like the people you work with don’t really get you? I know you have, because likely as not, they probably don’t. But […]
September 18, 2017
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Someone asked me recently what I do. For the sake of simplicity, I said that I work with people so they can learn to focus on […]
September 1, 2017
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No one is ever going to pay you what you are worth. They will only pay you what they think you are worth. But you can […]
August 30, 2017
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Few of us would argue that habits have a huge impact on our lives. Habits can make monkeys out of us all…For better or worse, they […]
July 26, 2017
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Everyone has been at a very low point in their lives. It is part of being human. Whether it be a failing relationship, job loss, sickness, […]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]So, you decide that it would be really cool to learn to ski. Back before the Information Age,
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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 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 […]
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 […]
March 28, 2017
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Your philosophy, your manifesto, when well thought out, becomes the basis for your, “why I’m different” conversation with your prospects and clients. You use it in your marketing materials, a welcome video on your website, in social media, and even on the walls in your office as artwork.
June 24, 2016
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Success is a very big word. Success can encompass family, work, friends, and the achieving goals and dreams as a reality in life. So it’s easy […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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
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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 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 […]
October 1, 2025
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
September 10, 2025
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Building the right structure is about more than just getting things done—it’s about creating a place where people do their best work. Whether it’s a working […]
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Imagine a workplace where everyone knows exactly what they bring to the table and feels empowered to use it. That’s the goal. When people understand and […]
August 27, 2025
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Here’s the thing about community banks—you’re the heartbeat of local economies. You’re not just pushing numbers; you’re fueling dreams, funding growth and shaping a resilient future […]
August 20, 2025
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Communication naturally evolves based on how people are organized and expected to work together. In working groups, communication is largely transactional. Information is shared so individuals […]
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 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 9, 2025
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In the ever-evolving landscape of community banking, there’s a question that often lingers in the minds of many: What does the community owe us? This question, […]
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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 16, 2025
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Ladies and gentlemen, as community bank CEOs, you often find yourselves searching for a safe path—a secure way to achieve greatness for your bank. Let me […]
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 26, 2025
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In high-stakes leadership and management, the best leaders often make their work look effortless. This is not because the work is easy but because they have […]
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 […]
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, […]
February 12, 2025
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Leadership often comes down to decision-making. Decisions happen all the time, everywhere, in every business. Your people make them every day. It occurs in your job, […]
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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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 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 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 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. […]
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 13, 2024
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In the dynamic world of community banking, understanding the distinction between a team and a working group is crucial for fostering a productive and collaborative environment. […]
November 6, 2024
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As we look to the future, the evolution of leadership in community banking and beyond hinges on creating transparent, strengths-based cultures. This approach requires moving away […]
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 […]
September 25, 2024
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In the annals of business history, Alan Mulally’s stewardship of the Ford Motor Company from 2008 to 2014 stands out as a stellar example of effective […]
September 18, 2024
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Most of my banking clients consider predicting human behavior to be crucial to their success. It’s an essential part of our risk management and strategic planning. […]
June 6, 2024
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Building a culture of accountability within your organization starts with leadership. As a leader, you must first hold yourself accountable before you can expect it from […]
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, […]
October 13, 2021
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Partnering with JCW Creative has provided their company with the necessary tools to grow and transform its leadership team. Through coaching, activities and guidance, JCW […]
September 21, 2021
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Many companies implement a top-down management style throughout their organization. Though this is a common leadership approach, it can often cause employees to disengage from the […]
September 16, 2021
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Executives’ meetings often go one of two ways: nothing is said at all, or it’s “open combat.” One is peaceful and harmonious. The other is hostile […]
September 13, 2021
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Optimism Bias is the technical term for the human tendency to underestimate that problems and challenges will crop up. Planning Fallacy is its first cousin–the […]
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August 20, 2021
“It is perfectly rational to play a risky game: What is irrational is to deceive oneself about the risks” –– Dr. Imre Lakatos PhD […]
August 18, 2021
A common problem executive teams face is that they forget—or never even knew—the ultimate purpose of their role, which is to advocate and plan for the […]
August 16, 2021
August 9, 2021
In our work and personal lives, most of us have directly experienced the importance of trust, both positive and negative. In the workplace specifically, research […]
August 6, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]In the early 90s, about 5,000 participants attended a computer graphics conference, where they were asked to operate a computer flight simulator designed by Mr. […]
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July 26, 2021
Investing in employee engagement is beneficial to a company’s productivity, work quality and work environment. A company’s high-performing employees are typically genuinely engaged, while low-performing employees […]
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July 23, 2021
James Geiger is famous for a quote: “Leaders bring the weather” Research indicates that what contributes mightily to energy, focus, and commitment in […]
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July 16, 2021
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Awareness precedes choice and choice precedes change which then determines results. Thus, enhancing your awareness and ultimately your results, is essential to becoming a capable leader. […]
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September 25, 2017
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We all cultivate a voice inside our heads that criticizes, chastises, and judges us and what we do, no matter what it is.
September 20, 2017
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Do you ever feel like the people you work with don’t really get you? I know you have, because likely as not, they probably don’t. But […]
September 18, 2017
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Someone asked me recently what I do. For the sake of simplicity, I said that I work with people so they can learn to focus on […]
September 1, 2017
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No one is ever going to pay you what you are worth. They will only pay you what they think you are worth. But you can […]
August 30, 2017
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Few of us would argue that habits have a huge impact on our lives. Habits can make monkeys out of us all…For better or worse, they […]
July 26, 2017
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Everyone has been at a very low point in their lives. It is part of being human. Whether it be a failing relationship, job loss, sickness, […]
July 20, 2017
July 17, 2017
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]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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[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 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 […]
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 […]
March 28, 2017
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Your philosophy, your manifesto, when well thought out, becomes the basis for your, “why I’m different” conversation with your prospects and clients. You use it in your marketing materials, a welcome video on your website, in social media, and even on the walls in your office as artwork.
June 24, 2016
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Success is a very big word. Success can encompass family, work, friends, and the achieving goals and dreams as a reality in life. So it’s easy […]
January 5, 2016
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 […]