Does bank culture really matter? Gallup tells us that if you have an average amount of disengagement, it will rob $3,400 from your bottom line for every $10,000 of payroll. So YES, culture is a big deal. And if your bank’s culture is broken, it can be fixed. In fact,...
Sometimes, two different ideas seem to challenge each other. You’ve probably heard me say that everyone has a role in managing the culture of the organization. You’ve also heard me say that you can’t delegate culture. Let’s explore these...
I don’t care what your position is; you have a sales position. Why? Let’s say you’re out with other soccer moms, and somebody mentions they’re planning on building a new home. Hmm, there’s potential for a mortgage there, isn’t...
When I was working on my graduate studies in organizational development, I learned about the concept of learned helplessness. What I’ve discovered is that it’s a significant issue. It’s often the reason why organizations don’t become Top Five...
Ken Blanchard wrote several books years ago and conducted a research study. What he found was that the number one concern for business owners was the lack of people ready for C-suite positions. In other words, they lacked critical thinking skills and strategic...
