Pub. 3 2014 Issue 8

November 2014 13 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 It’s all about trust in this exercise. Pictured are Ryan Liess, Susan Otterstein, Brenda Unruh, Sara Blubaugh, Kent Schwerdt, Chris Gilbert,and Bobbi LaViolette. BLOK class members, BLOK alumni and KBA staff gathered in Holton for dinner and a musical entertainment. Pictured are Kent Schwerdt, Brenda Unruh, Susan Otterstein, Ryan Liess, and Kristy Umscheid. It’s not as easy as it looks. BLOK class members learn about the importance of communication and following instructions while they try not to lose contact with the pole. BLOK session 4 kicked off with an evening of entertainment by a local band called Cross Roads with special performances by some of the KBA staff. Pictured left to right are Cross Roads band member Dylan Parks, KBA SVP Educational Resources Becky Tongish, KBA SVP General Counsel Kathy Taylor, KBA President Chuck Stones, KBA Insurance President Herb Iams, and KBA EVP Government Relations Doug Wareham. KBA Chairman Kelly Mason, First National Bank in Pratt and KBA and ABA Past Chairman Earl McVicker, Central National Bank, Hutchinson, shared insights on their key characteristics of an effective leader. The discussion was moderated by Doug Wareham, KBA EVP Government Relations. Ted Garnett guides the class through a team building exercise using blindfolds and verbal instructions. BLOK class members gather for dinner and entertainment. Pictured are Bobbi LaViolette, Chris Bualle, Alan Campbell, Chris Baker, Chris Gilbert and David King. The BLOK class broke into groups for book report presentations on assigned leadership reading.