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December 11, 2024

The Balance of Perfection & Progress in Community Banking

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

The Best Available Option

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 27, 2024

The Conflict is Real: Navigating Leadership in Community Banking

“Jean-Michel Basquiat was afraid he’d be a flash in the pan, worried about paying rent, even as Andy Warhol reassured him otherwise.” This story isn’t just […]
November 20, 2024

The Crisis Paradox in Community Banking

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]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 […]
November 13, 2024

The Difference Between a Team and a Working Group

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

The Future of Leadership: Strength-Based Cultures

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 30, 2024

The Resistance and Immunity to Change

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

The Small Things: A Key to Community Bank Success

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

The Value of Proactive Leadership in Preventing Crises

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 […]