Hoosier Banker 21 Article author Joshua A. Myers Executive & Government Relations Coordinator Indiana Bankers Association jmyers@indianabankers.org The Indiana Bankers Association’s Future Leadership Division has furthered its mission of building the next generation of banking professionals through the success of the 2017 FLD Leadership Conference. Held Nov. 30 through Dec. 1, the conference took place in downtown Indianapolis at the Omni Severin Hotel. Nearly 90 participants took part in the conference’s educational and networking opportunities. The FLD Leadership Conference kicked off on Thursday, Nov. 30, with registration and lunch for all attendees, providing pre-conference networking time for attendees. Following lunch, 2016-17 FLD board President Kristin Marcuccilli, STAR Bank, Fort Wayne, provided introductory remarks and encouraged those who were not currently FLD members to sign up for membership. She then introduced Kevin Kush, the opening speaker of the event. Kush, a former football coach who had been featured as Person of the Week on ABC World News Tonight, discussed eight traits that can turn any organization into a cohesive, high-performing team. Among other traits, Coach Kush covered the ability to exhibit selfless behavior, show respect, be accountable and adapt to change. Next up was Fredricka Joyner, Ph.D., of the firm ADVISA. A senior leadership and organizational development consultant, Dr. Joyner discussed the challenges of creating an engaging work culture, and provided four “engagement dials” that leaders can use to turn up the volume on workplace engagement. To round out the afternoon, this year’s conference featured the addition of roundtable discussions. Topics covered included marketing, retail/delivery operations and commercial lending, allowing attendees to break out into groups of varying banking interests to network with peers and exchange ideas and experiences. Thursday night shifted from intensive leadership and professional development time to a period of relaxed networking and team-building activities. A reception marked the start of evening events, followed by a well-received “Taco Thursday!” During dinner, participants divided into teams for the first-ever FLD Trivia Night competition, hosted by FLD President Marcuccilli and FLD board member Andrew J. Saner, MainSource Bank, Greensburg. Competition and laughter ruled the night, as teams tested their knowledge on topics such as cartoons, commercials, U.S. presidents and more. On Friday, the second day of the conference, Indiana Department of Financial Institutions Director Thomas C. Fite spoke on the current state of Indiana banking. Director Fite provided his helpful insight on the industry and answered questions for participants. Immediately following, Erick Rheam leveraged his skill and training gained from his experience as a former military police officer and special investigator in the U.S. Army to teach body language interpretation and technique. His presentation provided attendees with common mistakes professionals can avoid. The final presentation of the conference belonged to Karim R. Ellis, a dynamic motivational speaker, who energized the crowd with seven unforgettable core principles that unlock greatness in every facet of life to break through hidden boundaries that keep most people stuck. His unique presentation was an excellent finale to the 2017 edition of the FLD Leadership Conference. Overall, the conference was a smash hit with attendees and has received outstanding reviews among those who attended. The IBA appreciates all of the bankers who took time to attend and make the event a success. Furthermore, the IBA is grateful for the event sponsor, Krieg DeVault LLP, and other associate members which provided tremendous sponsorship support. The IBA Future Leadership Division is a valuable asset to Indiana’s banking industry, and we strongly encourage you to become involved. The next FLD event, FLD Day at the Statehouse, is coming up on Feb. 13. Please consider attending this IBA grassroots advocacy event, and also look into the benefits of becoming a member. HB HB Digital: Click to view full gallery from the FLD Leadership Conference.
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