Episode 81: Leadership Lenses: Your FI and a Fresh Look at Leading

Ready, set, LEAD!  For many, their induction into a leadership role is akin to a polar bear plunge – jump in and hope you don't drown (while smiling for the camera.) Others enjoy the advantage of mentors to guide them more gently into the deep end.  But one thing's true across the board: Becoming the kind of leader that financial institutions need in this ever-changing world isn't easy. That's where Laurie Maddalena comes in.  Laurie is CEO and Chief Leadership Consultant at Envision Excellence, a Certified Executive Coach, and my honored guest this week on CRMNEXT's Banking on Experience.  Topics we covered include: Why Laurie is so passionate about cultivating better leaders  Grooming your org's future leaders: how FIs can help  Their success = your success (addressing fears around mentoring leaders who'll 'surpass' you) Technical expertise vs. Leadership skills: more purposeful talent development  Laurie's top tips for adjusting your financial institution's approach to leadership  Embracing feedback + continuing to learn  And more  Stay in touch with Banking on Experience by listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Banking on Experience in your favorite podcast player.