PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Lorrie Trogden
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Arkansas Bankers Association
et’s talk about leadership. Specifically, your leadership in the Arkansas Bankers Association. There’s room at the ABA for everyone to participate in a leadership role and I’ve outlined some of those here.
Leadership In Banking Academy – The ABA in partnership with the Walton College of Business Executive Education, is now taking applications for the inaugural 2022-2023 class. You will find additional information about this program in the magazine and on our website. We are very excited about this program; it was created to develop a network of dynamic leaders who can move the Arkansas banking industry into the future. Those selected will gain the necessary skills to motivate, inspire and lead high-performing teams in their organizations and communities. This program is open to any banker over 25 years old with at least three years in banking. Applications are due by August 26th. Take an Active Role in ABA Leadership – Nominations will open in November for ABA leadership positions. These include Board of Directors, Association Officers, Emerging Leaders Council, and Group Vice Chairman. Each group elects someone to serve in each of these positions. Serving in an ABA leadership position not only allows you to give back to the profession that we care so much about, but also provides you with an outstanding leadership and professional development opportunity. ABA leadership and the board value and strive for inclusive representation of volunteer leaders that reflects our organization, membership, and profession. Our success today and into the future relies on our ability to capitalize on diverse perspectives and points of view resulting from a balance of race, gender, age, experience, industry, skill set, nationality, ethnicity, and other factors deemed relevant. The nomination process fully appreciates, considers, and is informed by the value derived from diverse representation.
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” - John Maxwell
Bill Holmes Leadership Award - This prestigious distinction will recognize outstanding leadership among the emerging leaders in Arkansas banking. Please consider nominating rising stars in your institution who contribute to team success, industry success, and make an impact on their community. One statewide award is issued each year at the Emerging Leaders Leadership Conference. Nominations will be accepted from any member source. Nominees must be a current banker and member of the Arkansas Bankers Association. Nominations are now open and can be found on our website and in our weekly eNews email. (If you are not subscribed, let us know!)
Arkansas Bankers Association Power Woman in Banking Award – This award celebrates a woman in banking who has made positive and substantial contributions to her industry, is active in the community, and goes the extra mile to promote and inspire women to reach their full potential. A successful nominee: Has achieved success within a leadership role; Displays qualities of courage, values and ethics; Demonstrates undeniable enthusiasm for her industry, institution, the ABA, and the community in which she lives and works; Displays the ability to utilize her skills within and outside of her career; Has passion for being a change agent; and Is driven to accomplish great things. This award is presented each year at the ABA Women in Banking Conference. ABA Emerging Leaders Section Leadership Conference – This conference is not just for young bankers. Emerging leaders encompasses anyone at the bank that wants to go into a leadership
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