Lindsay LaNore: Making effective meetings May 01st 2021 12:05am on Columns, General, Leadership Lindsay LaNore: Making effective meetings May 01st 2021 12:05am on Columns, General, Leadership Humans are social creatures, and meetings are a great way of bringing us together to brainstorm, solve problems and sharpen ideas. Managing a meeting effectively, however, has become something of a lost art, especially in today’s increasingly virtual work environment.
Charles Potts: Innovation drives performance May 01st 2021 12:05am on Columns, Tech, Trends Social distancing, working from home and quarantining have challenged notions about the use of technology and the automation of historically manual processes. The explosion of new solutions, coupled with the need to interact with customers using digital platforms, puts more pressure on community banks than ever before to innovate and perform.
Jim Reber: Cash flow or no? May 01st 2021 12:05am on Columns, Industry Insight, Portfolio Management Prepayments on MBS can be a DIY proposition.
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Lead with purpose May 01st 2021 12:05am on Columns, From the President & CEO, Industry Insight Our approach to service is not about checking something off the list for today. It’s about making incremental positive change over time.
Robert Fisher: Creating strong culture May 01st 2021 12:05am on Columns, From the Chairman, Industry Insight Culture is more than just how bank staff interact with one another; it’s about how we convey who we are to our customers.
Mark Scanlan: Fighting for ag and rural tax relief May 01st 2021 12:05am on Advocacy, Columns, Legislation ICBA is pushing for the Enhancing Credit Opportunities in Rural America Act, legislation that would help rural borrowers and level the playing field against unfair competition.
Lindsay LaNore: The art of presentation Apr 01st 2021 12:04am on Columns, General, Leadership Making a presentation live on stage—or even on Zoom—can be nerve-racking. As a leader, heading up meetings and giving presentations is an essential part of your role. Here are a few ways to make the best of your time in the spotlight.
Charles Potts: Deepen small business relationships Apr 01st 2021 12:04am on Columns, Tech, Trends It’s essential that community banks understand and leverage their position in the small business marketplace for the health of our communities, our country and the economy.
Jim Reber: Investment terms decoded, part II Apr 01st 2021 12:04am on Columns, Industry Insight, Portfolio Management Let’s define the latest bond jargon.
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Focusing on our communities Apr 01st 2021 12:04am on Columns, From the President & CEO, Industry Insight Unlike our credit union counterparts, we pay taxes, and those tax dollars are spent at home to ensure our communities grow.
