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What to expect at ICBA Connect

ICBA Connect is your moment to relax, reflect and recharge. This virtual event will be unlike anything you’ve seen before. Community bankers all over the country will come together, be inspired and...

Feb 01, 2021
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Lindsay LaNore: Boost your connections

Connection is about creating relationships and having respectful and authentic conversations that go beyond the surface. Creating meaningful connection starts with being friendly and genuine,...

Feb 01, 2021
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Noah Wilcox: It’s all about connection

I hope to see you virtually at ICBA Connect. For community bankers, it’s all about that connection.

Feb 01, 2021
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Rebeca Romero Rainey: You make an impact

From your focus on people to the good that you do, you make a lasting impact, and that’s what makes you uniquely who you are.

Feb 01, 2021
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Noah Wilcox: Stay positive

To succeed in this environment, we must focus on the things we can control and remain positive, and that’s become my daily mantra.

Jan 01, 2021
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Noah Wilcox: A year that defined community banks

It’s time to look toward the future, and I encourage you to hold onto this bigger-picture perspective to propel our communities out of this crisis.

Dec 01, 2020
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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Developing innovation strategy

Community banks are independent institutions fueled by the needs of their individual communities, so what constitutes innovation will look and feel different for every bank.

Nov 01, 2020
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How community banks are reaching the unbanked

Millions of Americans don’t have bank accounts. Their reasons are their own; some lack financial literacy, and others’ trust in the banking system has been eroded. But many community banks are...

May 01, 2020
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Why succession planning is key to bank independence

Independence is at the heart of many community banks’ ethos, but how do community bankers embed this core value into their strategic planning? Here are three critical strategies that use succession...

Jul 01, 2020
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40 Under 40: 2020’s Emerging Community Bank Leaders

Our second annual 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders competition uncovered some amazing talent. Meet our 2020 winners and hear their thoughts on the industry’s future.

Jun 01, 2020
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ICBA’s best-performing community banks

Our annual list of the year’s top-performing community banks boasts institutions that focus on efficiency and the personal service that builds strong, lasting relationships. Their success last year...

May 01, 2020
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Growing the Community

How to build the board your bank needs

Board succession planning is important for all banks, but getting the right board members is crucial—and complicated—for larger banks. Here’s how several community banks approached the...

Jun 01, 2019
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40 Under 40: 2019’s Emerging Community Bank Leaders

Independent Banker asked community bankers to nominate emerging leaders under the age of 40 in 2019. Here are short profiles of 40 young innovators who are making waves in the industry but still...

Jun 01, 2019
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Why banks are becoming B Corps

With a commitment to better business practices, B Corps, designated by the non-profit B Lab, are a growing force that count many financial institutions and household brands as members. Could being...

Mar 01, 2019
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Lindsay LaNore: 8 Healthy Habits for Conflict Resolution

We’re all different. We work differently, and we have different opinions, biases and values. Some of us thrive under pressure, while others shy away from confrontation.

Jan 01, 2025
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ENTER NOW: 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders awards

Nominations for 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders 2025 are now open! 40 Under 40 seeks to recognize community banking’s brightest, most promising young professionals. Winners are featured in...

Jan 01, 2025
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Lindsay LaNore: How to Be a Memorable Employee

Last month, we asked what makes a leader memorable. And now, we’re turning the tables: What makes an employee memorable?

Dec 01, 2024
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Lindsay LaNore: How To Be a Memorable Leader

Managing people is hard work, no matter what level of management you’re at. There are expectations from above and below, with never enough time to meet them all.

Nov 01, 2024
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Establishing the Right Dynamic at Family-Owned Banks

Family-run community banks, like any family business, come with both strengths and challenges.

Oct 01, 2024
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Lindsay LaNore: 5 Values to Look for in Prospective Leaders

When it comes to identifying future leaders within any organization, it’s easy to resort to clichés.

Oct 01, 2024
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Lindsay LaNore: The 5 Ws of Goal Setting

As we look at budgets for the coming year, it’s a great time to think about how we set goals.

Sep 16, 2024
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Lindsay LaNore: 7 Essentials for Your Leadership Backpack

It’s August, and for many, it’s time to get back to school. Supply lists are on their way, reminding us to get organized for the coming year.

Aug 14, 2024
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Lindsay LaNore: Practical Tips for Knowledge Transfer

When community bankers with decades of experience retire, they take with them a precious commodity: their knowledge. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Jul 12, 2024
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Advocacy

Lindsay LaNore: Make Space for Creativity

Out of all the qualities that make a great leader, it could be argued that creativity ranks highest.

Jun 14, 2024
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Advocacy

Readying the Bench: A Guide for Community Bank Succession Planning

Community banks can prevent costly and disruptive talent gaps by kicking their succession plans into gear sooner rather than later.

Jun 05, 2024
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40 Under 40: 2024's Community Bank Leaders

Our sixth annual 40 Under 40 community bank leaders awards recognize an insightful group of professionals who have continuously stepped up to make a difference in their communities.

Jun 03, 2024
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Lindsay LaNore: How To Be An Ambassador For Change

Whether your bank is a de novo or a long-established institution, change is an inescapable constant.

May 14, 2024
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Advocacy

Lindsay LaNore: 10 Quick Wins For New Leaders

Here’s the scenario: You’ve just been put in charge of a new team or new project. No matter how seasoned a leader you are, that can be daunting.

Apr 12, 2024
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Advocacy

Lindsay LaNore: Purposeful Abandonment and the Art of Letting Go

There’s a great deal of pressure on organizations to be innovative. And in a constantly changing world, that can sometimes be daunting.

Mar 14, 2024
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Advocacy

What Makes a Good Manager?

Even though taking on managerial duties often comes part and parcel with a promotion, not everyone is suited to it.

Feb 27, 2024
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Lindsay LaNore: Developing Drive

Drive. It’s a quality we all need and a characteristic we look for when hiring new employees, considering who to promote and identifying leaders within the bank. Yet, it’s often elusive.

Feb 14, 2024
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ENTER NOW: 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders awards

Nominations for 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders 2024 are now open! 40 Under 40 seeks to recognize community banking’s brightest, most promising young professionals. Winners are featured in...

Jan 17, 2024
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Build a Better Board-Succession Process

As customer requirements evolve, a forward-thinking community bank board of directors is critical. Two community bankers explain how they set their boards up for success.

Dec 13, 2023
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Tips For Community Bank Mentorship Programs

Mentorship programs benefit both mentors and mentees—and it doesn’t have to be an overly formal undertaking. We give tips for getting started.

Nov 17, 2023
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Lindsay LaNore: How to Dress Up Discussions

Workdays can bring exciting opportunities and challenging headwinds, and the ability to have open dialogue makes it easier to manage both. Communicating effectively within your team can unlock...

Oct 13, 2023
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Compensation and Benefits for Community Banks' C-Suite

When selecting benefits for your executive employees, their wants and needs may differ depending on the state of the market, where they are in life and other factors. Learn how to tune into those...

Aug 01, 2023
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Lindsay LaNore: 5 Skills to Master Early in Your Career

What are the career skills you need to learn in your twenties?

Jul 14, 2023
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40 Under 40: 2023 Community Bank Leaders

In our fifth annual 40 Under 40 community bank leaders awards, meet the winners who are making a difference in their banks and communities through trailblazing innovations, a philanthropic spirit...

Jun 26, 2023
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Lindsay LaNore: How to Work the Room

These days, we do a lot of our networking online via forums like LinkedIn, but they’re no match for meeting in person.

Jun 13, 2023
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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Cultivate Lasting Success

Preparing for the future is not as much about filling a particular job description as it is about creating a conscious path for our banks and communities.

Jun 07, 2023
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