On this episode of King & Coach, Chris King interviews our Campus to Career Program (C2C) participants Caleb Hines and Mallory Reaves. C2C is a recruiting tool designed to attract college talent and provide successful candidates a broad exposure to a variety of areas across the Bank. Caleb and Mallory provide a glimpse of their progress and insight for future C2C applicants.

In this episode of King & Coach, Corey Thomaston and Hallie Mauldin sit down with Janice Pride, Vice President of Team Member Care, to discuss the Bank’s focus on the health and well-being of our teams through an employee assistance program. Janice describes how Team Member Care has evolved separately from Human Resources but with the shared interest of helping the individual excel and thrive in all aspects of their career.  

Leading often means guiding the culture of an organization. In this episode of King & Coach, Chris King and Corey Thomaston sit down with 3rd generation banker and current Bank Independent President Macke Mauldin to talk about his favorite role at the Bank. Macke discusses his confidence in his teams, the importance of maintaining our culture, and the honor of recognizing the results.

What do you bring to the table that adds value to the big picture? Chris King and “Coach” Corey Thomaston discuss the Bank’s culture and brand and ask the question: “what can you do to help create value in the people around you?” Bank Independent now has over 650 team members who play essential roles in the success of the organization. Employee engagement is key to that success! 

Bank Independent was built to serve, not to sell. Chris King and “Coach” Corey Thomaston talk to 4th generation bankers and members of the Mauldin family about stepping into roles supporting the Bank. Hallie, Hanan, and Anne share their experiences immersing in the culture and what the future of the Bank means to them.

How do use your story to direct your growth and development? Chris King and “Coach” Corey Thomaston talk about the power of story; capturing where you’ve been to help steer where you want to go. More importantly, understanding the story of co-workers can help shape what can be achieved by your team and by the organization.

How do the 6 Working Genius traits work together on a team? Chris King and “Coach” Corey Thomaston talk about better understanding your individual team members’ working geniuses to help balance output and avoid burnout. Chris shares surprising insights from his experience with a highly creative Marketing team along with some helpful advice for your team.

On the heels of the Ideal Team Player book study, Chris King and “Coach” Corey Thomaston tackle the 6 types of Working Genius as developed by Patrick Lencioni and the Table Group.  This episode encourages you to take a look at the areas of workflow where your team members derive joy and where they become frustrated.  Understanding how to activate these gifts can help build successful teams.

Implementing a book study around vulnerability and trust is a key success factor.  Join Chris King and “Coach” Corey Thomaston, along with special guest Kelley Williams, as they discuss the practical application of the lessons learned from The Ideal Team Player, by Patrick Lencioni, with sage advice to help your team make the most from your own structured book study.

Take a deep dive around the three character traits of The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni, and how they drive the Bank Independent culture.  Chris King and “Coach” Corey Thomaston are joined by Hallie Mauldin and Sondra Koskey for an unscripted conversation around the opportunities the Bank has to offer to explore and expand on the ITP virtues.