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Week 30: Keep Grinding Great to be back in Nassau Financial Group offices majority of this week for critical meetings with various external audiences and our leadership team. After talking in multiple forums about our #growth platform and current #sales momentum, I have two conflicting thoughts... First, I can't get, "'Cause all [we] do is win win win" out of my head. (Yes, it's okay to #celebrate and take #joy in our wins!) Second, people on my team are probably sick of hearing a quote I saw recently that, "The greatest threat to future success is today's success." We start at $0 (or the bottom) again on 8/1, so it's time to get #backtowork! (On Monday, that is.) #stayhumble #keepgrinding #annuities

It's day four of #FamilyBusinessWeek and ahead of today's Family Business Summit, we are proud to re-share yesterday's two #familybusiness future leaders profiles, part of our ‘Ones to Watch’. Read more about Eleanor Thatcher, Cider Maker, and #nextgen at Thatchers Cider Company Ltd And Matthew Ayres, Group MD at Bennie, and their respective family business journeys, on the website at - https://lnkd.in/eb2e5wkV #FamilyBusiness #nextgeneration #FamilyBizWeek

“If you're not moving forward, you're moving backward.   Every once in a while, there needs to be a refocus in order to avoid complacency.   We’ve refocused, and we know you’ve got this. You’ve had it. You’ve got it. We trust you.   We’re All In as we collaborate to execute monumental goals.” – Shelley Fiore We’ve reset. We’ve refocused. We've realigned. It’s not about perfection but progress every day. We’re moving forward, and we’re committed to leading the charge- together. As we progress, seize every opportunity and make every decision count. We’re All In. Are You? #MMGL #massmutual #financialservices #finance #mondaymotivation #team #culture

"The conversation really isn't, do we buy that product? It's if and when do we buy that product? Because it's first to market versus not first to market." I had the pleasure of talking with Christopher Weaver, CEO & Chairman at Green Belt Bank & Trust this week on Mind Matters! From inheriting the bank at a young age to growing it from $56 million to almost $700 million in assets, Chris shares the importance of supportive teams, family values, and community-centric service. We dive into the challenges of modern workforce expectations, the power of mentorship, and staying true to your values. Join us as we uncover how family culture and innovation can drive remarkable success in business. Watch: https://lnkd.in/ganNFT6x Listen: https://vist.ly/3954v Key takeaways: - Leadership and Community: Chris emphasizes that strong leadership stems from treating your team like family and building a community-oriented culture. He discusses how values such as honesty, support, and service have propelled Greenbelt Bank to new heights. - Balancing Tradition and Innovation: With the changing expectations of the younger workforce, flexibility and technological support are paramount. Chris touches on the need for technology to foster connection rather than isolation, making workplaces more adaptive and inclusive. - Customer-Centric Growth: Greenbelt Bank's success lies in its focus on personalized, community-centric service, particularly in agriculture. Chris shares insights on aligning the company’s product suite with these core strengths while adding value-added services to achieve sustainable growth. #ceo #finance #business #leadership

How do we build a truly values-based organization? How do we lead and live connected to what we truly value? Join Matt Oppenheimer, CEO of Remitly, the remittance company, and Rooted & Unwavering Host Hylke Faber as they explore how to stay true to the heart leading a global organization. #connectedness #connectedleadership #culturetransformation #leadershipinsights #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipprogram #teamwork #growthmindset #growthculture https://lnkd.in/gRQyfmWP

Competitors are not just rivals, they are catalysts who push us to become better, work harder, and be more creative. Larry Bird, an iconic basketball player, once said, "I've always felt that you're only as good as your competition." This resonates deeply with my view of competition. We all strive to reach our potential, serve our customers with dedication, and work hard for our families and communities. Our competitors do the same. In this journey, they become our comrades, challenging us to elevate our game, propelling us to work harder, become better informed, be cleverer, be more creative, and push beyond the limitations we perceive. Every. Single. Day. Many times, we end up on the same team, and sometimes, we even become good friends. In the end, fostering a competitive business environment is about providing the best for our clients, employees, and communities. Let's embrace our competitors and use them as a driving force to bring out the best in us. #Competition #CompetitiveEdge #AssetManagement #WealthManagement

Many thanks to Citi for having our Vice Chair and Portfolio Manager Jody Jonsson on your new global webinar series! In this episode, Jody sits down with Citi’s Kris Bitterly to discuss ways to rise above the market noise and where they see potential #investment opportunities on the horizon. They also share personal stories on how they have navigated their careers, and exchange views on #leadership in today’s ever-changing environment. Watch the episode: https://lnkd.in/gQ9ns5Hm #CapitalGroup #Citi #CitiWealth #Investing

In leadership, it's the little things that count the most. From open communication to genuine empathy, every small action shapes the trust within our teams. Think about trust credits and trust withdrawals, just like in a bank account. Every action is either a credit or withdrawal. If we focus on actions that credit the trust account, like genuine conversations, honesty and productive conflict we build trust. However, if we are unreliable, fail to commit and fail to focus we may be inadvertently making trust withdrawals. Every account needs more credits than withdrawals for a healthy balance. How healthy is your trust account balance? #deliberateleadership  #onpurposeleadership  #youarehowyoulead  #leadwithintention  #ritacincotta

In the words of the legendary Helen Keller, 'Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.' 💡 This powerful sentiment echoes our belief at Paragon Consulting Partners that collaboration is the cornerstone of success. Let's unite in our pursuit of excellence and make the incredible happen. 🤝 #InspirationalQuotes #HelenKeller #Teamwork #Excellence #riskadvisory #ESGAdvisory #ParagonConsultingPartners #RiskExcellence #ESGAssurance #ESGReporting 

What are business leaders predicting for 2024? With sights set on growth, they’re focusing on investments that will help fuel their upward trajectory, according to John Simmons, Head of Middle Market Banking & Specialized Industries, and Ben Walter, CEO of Chase for Business. Simmons and Walter share more about the focus areas for business leaders in the year ahead in this recent Fast Company article.