Mentoring can change lives
I believe in mentoring. It changes people’s lives. You want to make a difference? You want to impact someone’s life? You want to leave a legacy? Mentor someone. [Continue]
Right people. Right seats. What does it really mean?
We often hear leaders of companies credit their success to having “good people,” but what does that mean? Whenever we ask leaders to explain, we get different responses and different perspectives. Simply put, it’s about getting the right people in the right seats. As Jim Collins described in his book, “Good to Great,” the right … Read more
What bankers can learn from the masters of the art world
The making and selling of art may not be the world’s oldest profession, but it has been a commercial endeavor for thousands of years. Western artists have been independent business people for about 500 years. What can today’s entrepreneurs in banking and other businesses learn from two of the world’s greatest artists – Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci? Both were internationally successful artists during the Italian Renaissance, each had very different ways of conducting the business of art, and each leave us with relevant business lessons. [Continue]
Ness has characteristics which are common to Banker of the Year selections
The Banker of the Year recognition program offers useful insight into leadership and what it takes to succeed running a bank in the Upper Midwest. [Continue]
Hawk or Dove? Which community bank are you?
Hawkish banks have better chance of retaining preferred customers. [Continue]
Straight Talk: Davis’ words of wisdom
Davis’ words of wisdom U.S. Bancorp has had a good run under the leadership of Richard Davis, 58, who will step down as CEO on April 18, handing the reins to Andy Cecere. Davis, who will remain executive chairman, was named CEO of the company in December 2006 and chairman a year later. Having listened … Read more