by Tim Scholten | Jan 27, 2015 | Blog
Fund Start-ups? Isn’t that something only the big banks do? Think again. For generations, community Banks have been the stewards of their customers and communities. They’ve been the incubators for innovation and taken financial risks on start-ups that have often...
by Tim Scholten | Dec 24, 2014 | Blog
December is a time when many organizations tend to slide into neutral. With not much left to do to change results for the year and having to wait to jumpstart the coming year, people often check out early. Unfortunately, that is exactly what many of your employees are...
by Tim Scholten | Nov 11, 2014 | Blog
Even in our lightning-paced, 24/7, device-driven world, a few things will never go out of style — like a firm handshake, a sincere compliment and service with a smile. Sounds quaint, I realize, but think about it: how are you treated at your favorite coffee...
by Tim Scholten | Jun 26, 2014 | Blog
Even good managers can miss early signs of trouble. You are working, hard running the business day to day, when a new competitor emerges or a new innovation completely disrupts the way you are doing business. The reality is you may not have seen the storm clouds...
by Tim Scholten | May 9, 2012 | Blog
In the attached article from Forbes, the real story behind Kodak’s problems and ultimate downfall are revealed. This is worth reading. Too often, leaders are complacent and miss giant opportunities that are right in front of them. They may even have the talent...
