Merry Christmas [VIDEO]

Merry Christmas to you, your team, and your family.  At a time like this, we should stop and reflect on what this holiday is all about.   It’s all about family, and we know it—because having the love and the ability to impact other people in the world and the...

The Number One Motivator…NOT What You Think [VIDEO]

Trick question for you. What is the number one motivator for employees?   Every time I talk with executives, they often suggest that paying employees more—up to a certain level—is the answer. Sure, research supports this to some extent, but that’s not the full...

Profit Connect: Tie Your Team to Profitability [VIDEO]

In talking to hundreds of bank CEOs, I’ve heard the same repeated message. We’ve got good people.   They have good customer service skills, but they don’t really know how to bring in the entire relationship at premium pricing,...