Lindsay LaNore: Ripping off the Band-Aid Nov 01st 2019 12:11am on Columns, General, Leadership Lindsay LaNore: Ripping off the Band-Aid Nov 01st 2019 12:11am on Columns, General, Leadership By Lindsay LaNore, ICBA Regardless of the job you do, there are times when you realize that you’ve delayed starting a task, finishing a project or just plain moving ahead. It happens for so many reasons. But often, when you sit back and look at all the scenarios in which you have found yourself on […]
Oregon Community Bank is built on feedback Nov 01st 2019 12:11am on Boardroom Issues, Connections, General, Leadership, Operations & Management Senior management at Oregon Community Bank lead with the aid of ideas and comments they’ve collected from staff. These efforts have led the community bank to explore new initiatives and to grow significantly. By William Atkinson Name: Oregon Community Bank Assets: $520 million Location: Oregon, Wis. While many community banks form strategy through discussions in executive meetings, […]
Board meetings or bored meetings? Oct 04th 2019 03:10pm on Boardroom Issues, Experts, Software, Sponsored, Technology SPONSORED | Special industry report: Passageways asked community bank executives how they felt about technology in the boardroom. Learn how they responded and discover how technology can boost your bank’s boardroom efficiency.
Lindsay LaNore: Ways to be a daring leader Oct 01st 2019 12:10am on Columns, General, Industry Insight, Leadership, People By Lindsay LaNore, ICBA In her book Dare to Lead, author Brené Brown writes, “Daring leaders must care for and be connected to the people they lead.” It’s a simple idea but one that can’t be overstated. Again and again, studies have shown that the more invested employees are in an organization, the more productive […]
How to respond to an unsolicited offer Sep 01st 2019 12:09am on Corporate Goverance, Focus, Leadership While they’re rare, community banks should understand their duties when receiving an unsolicited acquisition offer. But how should your community bank respond to one? By Beth Mattson-Teig Banks hungry for growth are looking to mergers and acquisitions as a quick way to scale up operations and expand into new markets. The competitive marketplace is even […]
Meet the winners of ICBA’s 2019 National Community Bank Service Awards Sep 01st 2019 12:09am on Banks, General, Industry Insight, Leadership, slide ICBA’s 2019 National Community Bank Service Award winners didn’t blink when their communities faced challenges. Whether they’re helping their community recover from devastating forest fires, investing in first responders or even spreading financial education, these community banks are rolling up their sleeves and improving their communities. Grand National Winner Golden Valley Bank Assets: $350 million […]
Why your bank should be budgeting for the big picture Sep 01st 2019 12:09am on Banks, Boardroom Issues, General, Industry Insight, Leadership, Operations & Management, slide Your community bank’s strategic plan often takes things like innovation, growth and succession planning into account, but does the budget? How can your bank plan for these often unpredictable expenses in its budgeting process? Experts say it requires doing your homework, reassessing your budget more frequently and, yes, accepting some risk. By Kelly Pike • […]
Why family succession planning comes down to communication Jul 01st 2019 12:07am on Corporate Goverance, Industry Insight, Leadership, People, slide Family ownership is a hallmark of many long-running community banks, but leaders must navigate the often delicate matters of succession and board planning with loved ones. Establishing responsible corporate governance and knowing how to deal with awkward conversations can help growth-oriented banks manage family issues effectively.
40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders Jun 01st 2019 12:06am on General, Industry Insight, Leadership, People, slide Independent Banker asked community bankers to nominate emerging leaders under the age of 40, and did you ever deliver. Here are short profiles of 40 young innovators who are making waves in the industry but still manage to keep their communities front and center. In no particular order, let’s meet our winners—the industry’s future.
How to build the board your bank needs Jun 01st 2019 12:06am on Banks, Boardroom Issues, Industry Insight, Leadership, slide Board succession planning is important for all banks, but getting the right board members is crucial—and complicated—for larger banks, especially at a time of rapid growth. Here’s how several community banks approached the tall task of preparing their boards for change.
