In this episode, Caleb Stevens sits down with Dee Ann Turner, former Chick-fil-A executive, bestselling author, and leadership expert, to discuss the principles behind enduring leadership, remarkable culture, and talent selection. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState...

Today, we’re sharing an episode from BJ Green’s podcast, Leadership is Everything. In it, David Salyers, former Vice President of Marketing at Chick-fil-A and co-author of Remarkable!, tells us how a leader can create environments where people thrive, customers become advocates, and purpose drives performance. David shares lessons from working alongside Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy, the power...

In this episode, Chris Nichols sits down with Sarah, an F-22 Raptor pilot stationed in Okinawa, to discuss her journey from aviation student to combat-ready fighter pilot and instructor candidate. What can bankers learn from fighter pilots? Sarah shares insights on mission planning, continuous learning, decision-making under pressure, and the importance of rigorous debriefs. She...

Today, we’re sharing BJ Green’s pilot episode from his new podcast, Leadership is Everything. In it, SouthState Bank’s CEO, John Corbett, explores what it takes to build and scale a successful banking organization. From starting a de novo bank to leading a $68 billion institution, Corbett breaks down the principles that guide effective leadership: alignment, accountability,...

Many bankers have one-on-one meetings with their direct reports, and they are painful to observe when it comes to effectiveness and efficiency. They either turn into a status update or a therapy session. The problem is few bankers were taught how to conduct an effective one-on-one. After talking with more than 20 top performing banks,...

Almost every bank has some form of “human capital management” in its top three challenges for the coming years. Attracting, acquiring, retaining, and training talent should be the cornerstone of any bank’s strategic effort as “people” indeed are our most valuable asset and far exceed the value of loans, deposits, and financial capital. This article...