Nine Young Bankers Who Changed America: Maggie L. Walker
African-American mistrust of banks was endemic in the late 19th century, but that began to change with Maggie Lena Walker.
African-American mistrust of banks was endemic in the late 19th century, but that began to change with Maggie Lena Walker.
Hock imagined the Visa network, an entirely new approach to card acceptance and settlement.
More than just making things more convenient for customers, Hill’s aim is to “surprise and delight” every customer, converting them into fans along the way.
United American may not have had the “killer app” for anytime banking, but it was first to the game—proving that even in high-stakes technology races, creative young community bankers can beat the big guys.
Through big data and clever marketing, Richard Fairbank changed the way Americans acquire and use credit cards.
Effective leadership takes more than one individual’s vision and abilities—it requires a group of active followers.
It’s a brave new world for bankers. Navigating it—from fintech to millennials, from blockchain to biometrics—demands courage from individuals at all levels of their careers.
The difference between a mentor and a sponsor is the difference between coaching a job candidate before a big interview and advocating for that person to be hired. It’s proactive involvement in advancing someone else’s career.
By Deb Stewart
Four ways bank leaders can support undergraduate education programs and build the next generation of bankers.