How to Build an Innovative Culture at Your Bank with Keith Wilmot

Today on the show we bring back Keith Wilmot, CEO and Founder of the Ignitor Group. Keith is a leadership expert and specializes in helping companies “hardwire” creativity and innovation into their culture. REGISTER FOR OUR COMMERCIAL LENDING WEBINAR HERE Claim Your Free Refinance Ebook Here The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show…

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Best Banking Books To Create The Modern Banker

One common question we field is recommendations of books to improve either bank performance or personal performance. Since many bankers likely have a self-improvement goal in their New Year’s resolutions, we wanted to put out our recommendations right from the start. To do this, we teamed up with Jack Hubbard, Managing Partner of the Modern…

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The 3 Keys To Building A Remarkable Culture With Mark Miller From Chick-Fil-A (Episode Replay)

This week we throw it back again to one of our favorite shows, this time with Mark Miller from Chick-fil-A.  We talk about his book “Culture Rules” and the 3 things every leader must do to intentionally shape the culture of their organization. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those…

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Leading Through Change With Lon Langston

This week we sit down for a 3rd time with Long Langston, CEO and Founder of the Engaged Banker Experience.  We talk about the importance of communication, leading through change, why executives burn out, and why the best CEOs spend a lot of time alone.  Listen to previous episodes with Lon here: Creating an Engaged…

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Investing in Your Bank’s Communities with LeDon Jones, EVP & Director of Corporate Stewardship at SouthState Bank

Today we speak with our own LeDon Jones, EVP & Director of Corporate Stewardship at SouthState. We talk about what it takes to develop the next generation of bankers, and how community banks can intentionally invest in their communities. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved…

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Winning the War for Talent with Dee Ann Turner, Former VP of Talent for Chick-fil-A

This week we sit back down with Dee Ann Turner, author, speaker, and former VP of Talent for Chick-fil-A. We dive into the war for talent, how remote work has changed the game, and what leaders can do to engage their frontline team members. BOOK A REFINANCE STRATEGY CALL WITH OUR TEAM HERE Listen to…

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Developing Your Bank’s Leaders with Neil Stevens from Oconee State Bank

Today we sit down with Neil Stevens, CEO of Oconee State Bank in Watkinsville, GA. We discuss his new book, Leading Life on Life, and how he is working to grow and develop the leaders at OSB. GET YOUR FREE COPY OF OUR STRATEGIC REFINANCE EBOOK HERE The views, information, or opinions expressed during this…

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Leading a High-Performing Community Bank with Heath Fountain, CEO of Colony Bank

This week we sit down with Heath Fountain, CEO of Colony Bank in Fitzgerald, GA. We talk about Heath’s journey to becoming a CEO, the importance of focusing both on relationships and technology, and how to invest in the next generation of bankers. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those…

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Leading Yourself So You Can Lead Others with Jeremie Kubicek

Today we’re joined by Jeremie Kubicek, Executive Charimain of GiANT Worldwide, who we had on the show way back in 2020. Jeremie Kubicek is a powerful communicator, serial entrepreneur, and content builder. He creates content used by some of the largest companies around the globe found in the books he has authored: The 100X Leader,…

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How to Inspire Your Team Everyday with Kevin Scott, Co-Founder of ADDO Worldwide

Today we’re speaking with Kevin Paul Scott. Kevin is the founder of ADDO Wordwide, a leadership consultancy in Atlanta. He’s traveled to six continents and spoken to leaders from more than 100 countries and is the author of several books include his latest book called Inspired Everyday: Three Indispensable Ingredients to Connect with Your Passion….

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Attracting & Retaining Top Performers with Travis Dommert

Today we discuss the War for Talent and how community banks can attract and retain top-performers. We sit down with Travis Dommert, SVP of Talent for OneDigital. Travis loves to share actionable insights on the topics of talent, culture, and performance. As a life-long learner, business leader, and student of high-performance cultures, he blends research…

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Building an Intentional Culture with Mark Miller, Vice President of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A

Today we’re excited to have Mark Miller back on the podcast. Mark serves as the VP of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A. Mark has authored over 10 leadership books and helps grow leaders both at Chick-fil-A and around the world. We discuss his latest book called Culture Rules and the 3 things every leaders must do…

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