| | | | On the Horizon: What's Ahead for NCEL? |
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| | Happy August, NC Emerging Leaders! We have a lot of excitement planned for this fall, so if you've been looking for an opportunity to get involved then now's the time! From mentorship to leadership opportunities to statewide events, there’s something here for everyone to take part in: |
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| - The 2026 NCEL Mentorship Program is open for applications—whether you’d like to share your experience as a mentor or gain perspective as a mentee, this six-month program is built for growth. This is a great opportunity for bankers at any stage of their career that want to share expertise or learn from others. Apply by October 30 to join.
- We’re also looking for fresh voices for the 2026 NCEL Advisory Council. This group helps shape the direction of the Emerging Leaders community, connect professionals across the state, and spark new ideas. If that sounds like you, applications are due September 30!
- Lastly, we are gathering two generations of banking leaders together in Asheville this November! Join your NCEL peers at the Omni Grove Park on November 3-4 for the NC Emerging Leaders Conference, then stay November 4-6 for the 2025 NCBA Management Forum!
| | This fall is full of opportunities to learn, connect, and lead. Let’s make the most of this season of growth together! |
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| | 2026 NCEL Mentorship Program |
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| 2026 NCEL Advisory Council |
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| | | Mark Your Calendars for Financial Literacy -
Bankers in High Schools Returns in November! |
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| | | Block off your calendars for the 2025 Fall Bankers in High Schools initiative! This year's program will be held during the week of November 17-21, 2025, and we will once again welcome all North Carolina bankers to serve as volunteers. | | Volunteers will teach a 45-minute lesson on budgeting using a specially tailored curriculum created by the NC Emerging Leaders. The purpose of the program is not only to teach students basic components of financial education, but also to initiate and foster relationships between bankers and their communities. |
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| | Celebrating the NC School of Banking
Class of 2025 |
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| | | On July 25, the North Carolina School of Banking proudly recognized its newest graduates as they walked the stage for commencement. This milestone marked the culmination of a rigorous multi-year program designed to deepen participants’ understanding of the financial services industry while preparing them for leadership roles in their banks and communities. | | [...] |
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| | | Tune In: ABA Money Marketing Podcast |
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| | | Does a giant logo really build trust? In the latest episode of the Money Marketing Podcast, hosts Josh Mabus and John Oxford tackle outdated compliance mandates, the CFPB’s role in consumer perception and how loyalty programs (done right) can teach banks to deliver value beyond the fine print. |
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| | Yes, You Do Belong Here:
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with
NCEL Conference Keynote Paul Nunn |
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| | | What do Maya Angelou, Lady Gaga, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Emma Watson, and Meryl Streep all have in common? Each of them has publicly admitted to feeling like an imposter — as if they didn’t belong, and that sooner or later, someone would “find them out.” This mindset, known as the imposter syndrome, is surprisingly common — especially among emerging leaders. | | In this keynote, ICC-Certified Coach and Leadership Trainer Paul Nunn will explore: | - why imposter feelings show up,
- how they can hold you back,
- and, most importantly, what you can do to quiet that inner critic and move forward in your life with more confidence.
| | You’ll walk away with your head held high — and with practical strategies that you can use right now in your role at your bank. |
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| | Financial education has long been part of the mission of the Washington, D.C.-based Industrial Bank, but in 2016, two of its employees were provided the opportunity to reach out to a population rarely covered by such efforts: Prison youth. | | [...] |
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| | Demographic Trends Shaping the U.S. Banking Outlook |
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| | The U.S. is experiencing a massive demographic shift driven by the aging Baby Boom generation, declining birth rates and shifts in immigration trends. What effect will aging have on the banking outlook? Listen to the season finale of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast with ABA economist JP Rothenberg to find out! | | [...] |
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| | Patti Joyner Returns for the
Fall Compliance Update Seminar |
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|  | | Need credits? This program has been submitted for CRCM Credit! |
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| | Patti Joyner is returning in the fall to guide our bankers through the murky waters of compliance! This day-and-a-half comprehensive Fall Compliance Update will cover everything you need to know surrounding current compliance issues in the banking industry. Expand your staff’s understanding and expertise in some of the most critical skills they will ever possess – skills that can protect your profits in times of tight margins and sustained high expectations! |
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| | | | | CRE Meets Gen-Z: Designing for the Next Generation of Work |
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| | Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, are projected to make up 30% of workers globally by 2030, according to Johns Hopkins University. With only five years to go before reaching that milestone, managers need to think strategically about the values and expectations this generation brings. | | [...] |
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| | The Crucial Role Emotions Play in Productivity |
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| | In today’s fast-paced, achievement-oriented society, productivity is often synonymous with time management. From to-do lists to time-blocking, we’re inundated with tips on maximizing every second of the workday. But what if the key to sustainable productivity lies not just in managing time, but in managing something just as crucial: our emotions. | | [...] |
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| | | ABA DataBank: Travel Budgets on Watch |
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| Train with the Best at
Bank Trainers Conference & Expo '25 |
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| | | Join us with our partners at OnCourse Learning for the 2025 Bank Trainers Conference, three days dedicated to the latest trends and tactics in training, learning and development (L&D), professional growth, and more. With inspiring keynotes, educational breakouts, hands-on workshops, and unique networking and entertainment experiences, it’s a can’t-miss event for anyone in the industry looking to connect, collaborate, and elevate. | | It’s where careers take off, institutions begin to scale, and industry leaders unite. |
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