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    Building Interest Podcast

    July 2023 | 30 MIN READ

    Building Interest Podcast - Ep 23: Navigating the Current Banking Environment as a CFO

    On today’s episode, we are joined by a very important leader who was integral to Leader Bank’s founding and continues to oversee all of Leader Bank’s finances. Being a Chief Financial Officer in the current banking environment is no easy feat, join us as we dig into Brian Taylor’s journey of becoming CFO and understand how the recent bank failures are impacting financial portfolios and risk management across the industry.
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    April 2023 | 27 MIN READ

    Building Interest Podcast - Ep 19: Inspiring Growth From the Inside Out - The Key to Career Development

    On this week's episode of the Building Interest Podcast, we are joined by Sandy Armstrong, Leader Bank’s Assistant Vice President of Talent Management, to discuss how to develop leadership skills and the importance of personal and professional growth. Sandy talks about her passion for inspiring change and the ways in which she has made a difference in Leader Bank's career development efforts.

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    February 2023 | 37 MIN READ

    Building Interest Podcast - Ep 18: ‘Intrapreneurship’ - The Challenges and Successes of Building a Product From Idea to Market

    On this week’s episode of the Building Interest Podcast, we are joined by Leader Bank’s Dennis Walker, First Vice President of Strategy and Planning, and Chris Verzone, Vice President and Sales Manager, to discuss the idea of ‘Intrapreneurship’ and building a product from idea to launch. Dennis and Chris were both integral to the development and launch of Leader Bank’s new subsidiary, Leader Insurance.
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    February 2023 | 33 MIN READ

    Building Interest Podcast - Ep 17: The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion

    On this week’s episode of the Building Interest Podcast, we are joined by two Leader Bank team members, Vice President of Retail Banking Paola Dutschmann and Project Manager Cindy Perez. We discuss Paola and Cindy’s personal leadership journeys as well as what motivates them. They explain the importance of diversity and inclusion within both the corporate world and communities we live in, as well as their efforts leading diversity and inclusion initiatives at Leader Bank.
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    January 2023 | 26 MIN READ

    Building Interest Podcast - Ep 16: Season 2 – Reflecting on 2022 and Looking Ahead to 2023

    Welcome to Season 2 of the Building Interest Podcast! In this week’s episode, we are joined by Leader Bank’s President Jay Tuli to reflect on this past year, look ahead to what to expect in 2023, and discuss what qualities make for a good leader. Season 2 will focus on the leadership journeys of leaders within our communities, the industry, and Leader Bank. Subscribe to be notified of each new episode!
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    October 2022 | 29 MIN READ

    Building Interest Podcast – Ep 14: The Key to Growing a Successful Sales Team: Under Promise and Over Deliver

    On this week’s episode of the Building Interest Podcast, Jim Shanahan and Dave Kurzman, both Vice Presidents and Branch Managers of Leader Bank’s Needham Loan Office, discuss the emergence of Leader Bank as a residential lending powerhouse and the importance of retaining talent. Listen now to hear how Jim and Dave’s partnership of over two decades has cultivated a strong and positive work environment that has helped their team achieve and maintain a high level of success.
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    October 2022 | 21 MIN READ

    Building Interest Podcast – Ep 13: The Happy At Work Podcast Meets Building Interest

    In this week’s episode, the Building Interest Podcast teamed up with the Happy At Work Podcast to discuss the culture at Leader Bank and the factors that contribute to a positive workplace environment. The Happy At Work Podcast speaks with organizational leaders including founders, CEOs, Human Resources professionals, and positive psychology researchers, to create more positive workplaces. Learn more at happyatworkpodcast.com.

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    September 2022 | 25 MIN READ

    Building Interest Podcast – Ep 12: Fireside Chat Jay Tuli & Tom Shen Talk Entrepreneurship & Leadership

    Explore what defines a great leader as well as the do’s and don’ts of building a successful business in our latest episode of the Building Interest Podcast. As both entrepreneurs and leaders, Leader Bank President, Jay Tuli, and esteemed entrepreneur and Board Member of ZSuite Technologies, Sensibill, Shastic, Axiom Bank, N.A. and BankiFi, Tom Shen discuss their personal experiences in the financial industry.

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    September 2022 | 23 MIN READ

    Building Interest Podcast – Ep 11: Banking Technology – The Importance of Innovation

    Are you interested in technology and enhancing the digital user journey? If so, banking innovation might be the right fit for you. On this week’s episode of the Building Interest Podcast two of our team members, Lindsey Rohan, First Vice President of Bank Innovation, and Eric Prue, First Vice President of Residential Lending Innovation, discuss what it means to be an innovator in the banking industry.

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    August 2022 | 28 MIN READ

    Building Interest Podcast – Ep 10: Surviving in the Homebuying Industry

    Looking to start your career in the homebuying industry? Curious about the state of the market and what lies ahead for lenders, realtors, and homebuyers? In this week’s episode of the Building Interest Podcast, Mike King, Loan Originator at Leader Bank, and Kristin Buker, Realtor and Partner at Keller Williams Realty – Showcase Properties, share their expertise and discuss the peaks and valleys of the market.

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