Leadership lessons from "The King's Speech"
The movie "The King's Speech" offers powerful lessons for leaders about the importance of being humble enough to accept help from others. "Just as the stuttering King George VI needed speech coach Lionel Logue to help him emerge as the leader England needed, many modern leaders need guidance to help them unlock their potential. People expect you to lead, and if accepting support from others will help you be an even better leader, it's your best course of action," write Dennis S. Reina and Michelle L. Reina, co-founders of the Reina Trust Building Institute.
 

Leadership GBA: Today's Resource for Tomorrow's Leaders
The bankers active in Leadership GBA are committed to developing the future leaders of the banking industry. Leadership GBA...

Promotes leadership development

Encourages public awareness of the banking industry through the Financial Literacy Program

Creates networking opportunities

Famous Leadership Quotes:

"The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been."
- Henry Kissinger

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."
- John Quincy Adams

See Why These GA Bankers Won't Miss the Leadership GBA Conference July 24-27 in St. Simons

The Leadership GBA Executive Committee has planned a great program packed with important topics like an Economic Update with Joe Keating, Chief Investment Officer, CenterState Bank, Birmingham, AL, and a glimpse at the future of some of the fastest-growing trends in banking with Lee Wetherington, ProfitStars, Hahira. Take it from some of the leaders in our state's industry who know the value of attending the Leadership GBA Conference:
 

"The Leadership GBA Annual Conference provides bankers with a great arena to acquire information about issues facing today's banks, gather new innovative ideas on how to generate income opportunities and develop invaluable relationships with fellow peers in the banking community. It is well worth the investment."
- Brad Brookshire, Bryan Bank & Trust, Richmond Hill

"Being a part of Leadership GBA has served me and my bank very well through this trying economic environment. Having the ability to network with my peers and share our experiences has been invaluable. If you or your bank has not taken advantage of the resources and comradery Leadership GBA provides, I strongly recommend you get started."
- Josh Latina, TIB-The Independent Bankers Bank, Marietta

See the Conference brochure here with all the details. GBA has reserved a block of rooms at The King and Prince at a reduced rate of $209 to $229 per night. Reservations may be made by calling the hotel directly at 912.638.3631 or 877.543.6077. Be sure to say you are with the GBA to receive this special rate. The cut-off date for reservations is June 23. Click here to register today. With questions, please contact GBA's Susie McGehee at 404.420.2010 or Jennifer Stevens at 404.420.2024.

Seeking Leadership GBA Executive Committee Nominations
Leadership GBA Executive Committee members from
even-numbered groups will be elected at the 2011 Annual Leadership Conference. Your involvement will benefit you, your bank and our industry. To be elected, each nominee must currently serve as the Leadership GBA Representative from their bank and must attend the Conference. The responsibilities of Committee members are to:

• Attend all Executive Committee meetings

• Attend the Leadership GBA Conference and Leadership GBA programs

• Coordinate the Financial Literacy Program within their respective group

• Promote Leadership GBA within their respective group and ensure that all banks appoint a Leadership GBA Rep

• Actively promote Leadership GBA educational programs within their respective group and encourage others to attend

• Help recruit their replacement on the Executive Committee when their term expires.

If you'd like to become more involved in Leadership GBA activities, click here. Complete the nomination form and return it by mail or fax at 404.522.9848, to GBA's Susie McGehee. The deadline for nominations is June 24.

Leadership GBA Profile: Meet Ron Marchant

Ron Marchant, Group 10 Representative, is Vice President at Athens First Bank & Trust in Loganville. Ron came to the bank in 2006, but has been in the banking industry for 10 years. He attended her first Leadership Conference in 2004 and was appointed to the Executive Committee in 2009. "Leadership GBA has helped me grow as a banker by seeing examples of leadership throughout the Georgia banking industry. The speakers and agendas presented at the Leadership Conferences I've attended have been very informative and educational," Marchant said. "But one of the largest benefits of the program is the networking opportunity with peers from around the state of Georgia." Ron received his bachelor's degree in Agriculture Economics from University of Georgia. He is also a 2003 graduate of the Georgia Banking School and a 2011 graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at LSU. He is active in his community, where he is a member of the Walton County Chamber of Commerce and the Monroe Rotary Club. If you would like to talk to Ron about how to get involved in Leadership GBA, feel free to email Ron or call him at 770.466.9057.

Financial Literacy Program (Formerly PEP) Update:

Reporting Deadline Extended & Excellence in Education Award Nominations Sought

The deadline to report your Financial Literacy Program (formerly known as PEP) contacts has been extended to June 10. Our 2010-2011 goal is to make at least 50,000 contacts to help meet the growing financial education needs of children in Georgia. It's easy to take a few minutes to complete a Financial Literacy Report Card. Get materials and brochures to help you with your presentations by clicking here. Topics include personal financial management, credit responsibilities are also available through GBA and ABA. If you have questions or need help with the PEP Program, please call GBA's Jennifer Stevens at 404.420.2024.

Also, does your bank have a unique financial literacy program that reaches many people of all ages in your community? If so, you may be eligible to win the Excellence in Education Award. We're now seeking nominations for this year's award. Awards will be made based on the innovation and uniqueness of your bank's program and the number of people reached by it. We'll recognize this year's winners at the Leadership Conference. To nominate your bank for this award, please complete this form by Monday, June 15. With questions, please call Jennifer Stevens at 404.420.2024.

 

2011 Annual Convention
June 20-21
Atlanta

BSA Training Webinar
June 30

Commercial Lending Webinar
How to Win Deals with Interest Rate Swaps
July 11

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