12 Hoosier Banker December 2015 FEATURE The Next Now” was the theme of the Indiana Bankers Association 2015 Future Leadership Division (FLD) annual conference, held Nov. 4-5 at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel, Carmel. More than 65 bankers, sponsors and presenters came together for FLD’s energetic fall gathering. Events opened with a luncheon reception for prospective new FLD members. Guests mixed and mingled among current FLD board members to learn how the division can help to enhance professional development and career growth. Following the reception, the conference officially commenced with an Association overview by Joe DeHaven, IBA president and chief executive officer. Additional staff comments provided observations about the connection between FLD vision and IBA advocacy. The educational portion of the conference began with back-to-back presentations by Randy Harrington, owner of Extreme Arts & Sciences and of Strategic Arts & Sciences and Best Practices Media. With a reputation as “no-nonsense and razor sharp,” Harrington presented on evolutionary traits and forwardthinking strategies of successful organizations, illustrating concepts with an interactive “marshmallow challenge.” Future trends also played into the presentation of Steven Bullitt, assistant special agent with the U.S. Secret Service, who shared important information about the state of cybersecurity. With reallife examples and ample statistics, Bullitt persuasively covered the need to stay ahead of advancing cyber vulnerabilities. The Next Now: Building a New Brand of Leader About the Author Dax Denton is vice president-government relations of the Indiana Bankers Association. He can be reached at 317-917-8047, email: ddenton@indianabankers.org. The first day of the conference concluded with an evening reception, dinner banquet and keynote presentation by Jim Rechel, president of The Rechel Group Inc. Rechel recounted, with a storyteller’s talent, why it is that “overnight” success takes years in the making, and the values young professionals can adhere to throughout their lives and careers. The second day of the conference opened bright and early with breakfast and networking, followed by a visit by Tom Fite of the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions. Fite addressed the current state of banking in Indiana from DFI’s perspective. He was followed by Greyson Tuck of Gerrish McCreary Smith PC, who covered important points to consider in community banking in the future. Rounding out the conference was Donna Van Natten of Accountability Measures Inc., who engaged the audience in the power of body language and leadership. Through humor and role-playing, she left attendees energized, upbeat and confident. As the New Year approaches, the IBA encourages up-and-coming bank professionals to consider the Future Leadership Division as an avenue for valuable networking, volunteer and educational opportunities. For more information about the FLD, please contact Dax Denton at 317-917-8047, email: ddenton@indianabankers.org. t
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