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 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 […]
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 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 […]
September 10, 2025
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 […]
June 18, 2025
In today’s world, it’s all too easy to become cynical. The news cycle is filled with negativity, and social media often highlights the worst aspects of […]