OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BANKERS OF COLORADO

April 2024

The Power of Inquiry:

Leadership Success Through Asking Questions

In the dynamic landscape of modern banking, effective leadership isn’t just about giving orders; it’s about fostering collaboration, driving innovation and empowering teams to achieve their full potential. One often overlooked yet powerful tool in a leader’s arsenal is the art of asking questions. Contrary to widespread belief, leadership isn’t about having all the answers; […]

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Leadership Success Through Asking Questions

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The Value of Reimagining Commercial Payments

With the value of business-to-business (B2B) payments expected to rise substantially over the next few years, ramping up commercial payments could provide a substantial revenue source for community banks. Though financial institutions have long viewed commercial payments largely as an expense, changing market conditions and a major increase in B2B activity position them to be

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Recession Proofing:

How To Benefit From a Lull in the Economy

Tell me if you’ve heard this: An inverted yield curve is highly correlated with a subsequent recession. And might I point out that the U. S. treasury curve has been upside down for pushing two years now? Since we’re playing master of the obvious, let’s mention that the Fed — while not quite ready to

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How To Benefit From a Lull in the Economy

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What Ghosting Says About You and Your Bank

In spite of the loss of over 6 million souls worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic did produce some positive outcomes. A few examples are: The ability to work from home, especially for those with disabilities or who need to be available for child or elder care. The greatly enhanced ability for those at home to have

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What Are Bankers’ Top Priorities for 2024?

To find out how bankers will confront challenges associated with a changing technology landscape, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, financial crimes and more, CSI surveyed banking executives from across the nation about their strategies and priorities for 2024. We highlight the results of this survey in an interactive executive report and dive into the challenges and

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