Why family succession planning comes down to communication Jul 01st 2019 12:07am on Corporate Goverance, Industry Insight, Leadership, People, slide 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.
Meet ICBA’s 2019/20 executive committee Apr 01st 2019 12:04am on General, Industry Experts, Industry Insight, Leadership, slide ICBA’s 2019/20 executive committee members talk about their to-do lists for the year, why they love their jobs and why they choose to spend their precious free time fighting for the community banking cause.
New chairman Preston Kennedy: A voice for community banks Mar 01st 2019 12:03am on General, Industry Experts, Industry Insight, Leadership, slide Preston Kennedy, president emeritus and vice chairman of Bank of Zachary in Louisiana, and ICBA’s incoming chairman, has a long history of speaking up for community banks.
Magician Vinh Giang: Showmanship should be the trick up your sleeve Mar 01st 2019 12:03am on General, Industry Insight, Leadership, People, slide Australian magician and entrepreneur Vinh Giang, CEO of Luminary Productions and a keynote speaker at this month’s ICBA LIVE, has more than a few tricks up his sleeve.
Chris Lorence: Leading a digital transformation Feb 01st 2019 12:02am on Columns, General, Leadership
John O’Leary on how bankers can weather the storm and spark inspiration Feb 01st 2019 12:02am on General, Leadership, slide John O’Leary, a speaker at ICBA LIVE 2019, knows how to overcome adversity. The motivational speaker and bestselling author credits a devastating childhood accident that left him with a minuscule chance of survival for putting him on a path of success—and inspiring others in the process.
