Pub. 3 2014 Issue 3

April 2014 9 l e a d i n g a d v o c a t e f o r t h e b a n k i n g i n d u s t r y i n k a n s a s Brilliant ideas, insightful strategies, and keen analysis are all wonderful things. But they mean very little if what’s happening further down the organization is very different than what the leadership thinks is happening. You need a system that reliably transmits your message throughout the organization, and that reliably translates your message into action. That system is called “culture.” Your bank has a culture, for good or ill, whether you even use that word or not. Nurturing a “tight” culture that ensures consistency of word and deed, of vision and action, of “how we do things around here” at every level of the organization has, and will continue to have, an enormous impact on your success. A nationally known trainer and consultant to the banking industry, Jeff Judy’s conversations with hundreds of bankers, support staff, board members, and bank managers every year reveal what is really going on in everyday financial services practices. Jeff is the author of the white paper, “Build Your Culture, Build Your Business.” Visit www.JeffJudy.com or e-mail Jeff at jeff@ jeffjudy.com . Jeff will be a featured presenter at KBA’s 2014 CEO & Senior Management Forum on August 7-9 at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. Please join us to learn more from Jeff about the importance of “Culture” in your bank as well as enhancing business relationships through credit analysis. See more about the CEO Forum below. You may make hotel reservations at the Broadmoor by calling 1 -800-634- 7711. Please ask for the KBA room block. Watch for details arriving at your bank this spring.