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Today we sit down with our own James Tippit, EVP and Director of Team Development here at SouthState. We discuss the term “Team of Teams” coined by General Stanley McChrystal and how it can be implemented at your bank to improve collaboration, communication, and organizational effectiveness.  The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show…

Today our own Chris Nichols sits down with Jaye Eubanks from United Bank in Georgia. Jaye shares how he and his team use the “EOS” operating system to increase team productivity and performance. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those…

Today SouthState’s own Mark Thompson, Banking Group President of Florida, joins us. With over 40 years of banking experience, he shares a wealth of knowledge with us. We discuss the current landscape for commercial lending, what to look for when hiring commercial lenders, and how to keep the “small feel” in a growing bank.  …

Today we sit down with William Warren, Founder of The Sketch Effect — a visual communications agency that works with brands like Chick-fil-A and Delta Airlines. William talks about the importance of visual storytelling, why it’s so overlooked in the business world, and how to inspire and lead the creatives on your team.   REQUEST…

Episode Description Today we sit down with Josh Etress, Chief Operating Officer of Anchor Investments. He shares how he adds value to his great and growing LinkedIn following and how bankers just like you can too. Josh also discusses his experiences with leadership as both leader and follower, as well as his insights on commercial…

Today we sit down with Jeff Hancher who shares his thought leadership, particularly related to delivering feedback as leaders, founded in his own experiences and ideologies. Consider picking up his upcoming book, Firm Feedback in a Fragile World, which “is your guide to giving honest, impactful feedback without breaking trust or morale.”   REGISTER FOR ELEVATE…

Today Chris Nichols sits down with three of SouthState Bank’s team members, Tiffany Metelsky, Kunal Das, and Karissa Herns. They discuss our recent Data Build-a-thon, where 58 internal participants were asked to analyze data and identify and present opportunities for increased sales, marketing strategies, or customer satisfaction. First-place winner Karissa shares her thoughts and event…

Today we sit down with Russ Hill, co-Founder of Lone Rock Consulting and Lead In 30. We talk about the importance of creating clarity as a leader, leading through change, the relationship between AI and leadership, and several other great topics.   DOWNLOAD OUR FREE LOAN PRICING VIDEO SERIES HERE The views, information, or opinions…

Today we sit down with Steve Williams, CEO and Founding Partner of Cornerstone Advisors.  We discuss the community banking landscape for 2025 and the traits every successful bank executive must possess to succeed in today’s banking environment.   The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and…

Today we shine the spotlight on Katie Wahlquist and her bank, Star Bank, in Minnesota. We discuss Katie’s family roots in banking and their plans to remain competitive and customer-centric in the coming years. GET OUR NEW EBOOK: TOP 12 WINNING STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY BANKS IN 2025 The views, information, or opinions expressed during this…

Today we sit down with Brian Love and Keith Daly from the Travillian Group. We discuss the keys to succession planning and the importance of attracting and developing young talent at your bank. GET OUR NEW EBOOK: TOP 12 WINNING STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY BANKS IN 2025 The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show…

Today we bring on Jackie Smith, Director of Public Relations at SouthState, as well as Vincent Ascolese, Social Media and Public Relations Manager. Together we discuss the 5 keys to managing PR and social media well at your bank. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved…