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Intentional Leaders Podcast with Cyndi WentlandLeadership Longevity and Organizational Culture with Corey ChambasEver wondered what it takes to stay committed to one organization for over three decades? Join us for an exclusive conversation with Corey Chambas, CEO of First Business Bank, as he uncovers the secrets behind his impressive 30-year tenure. Corey shares his thoughts on the dynamic environment and the unique camaraderie at the bank that have kept him engaged and loyal. Get to know the personal side of Corey as he discusses his hobbies, particularly collecting aged beers, and how these passions fuel his leadership.Unlock the secrets of fostering a culture of innovation and growth as...2024-07-1533 min
Fast BreakS2-Ep 4: Banking Crisis & Recession - Protecting Your Business in an Uncertain Economy with Corey ChambasWe’re living in uncertain economic times, but where are we headed, and how can small businesses protect themselves? The media doesn't always provide accurate information or sound counsel. That’s why we’ve invited Corey Chambas, President & CEO at First Business Financial Services, Inc., to give us the facts.
Corey breaks down everything from what’s happening with the banking crisis, why it’s happened, if we should be worried about our own banks, and what to do moving forward to ensure we’re safe and secure. Corey provides practical advice on how to be consistent, calm, and re...2023-04-1318 min
First Business Bank PodcastPlanning Successful Leadership TransitionWhether your organization is anticipating the retirement of a senior executive or you’re building a framework for an eventual exit, it’s important to establish a management succession plan. Employees, board members, vendors, clients, and other external stakeholders want to know your ship isn’t going to capsize after an abrupt departure or a long-planned retirement. Leadership transition may sound simple, but it’s often a complex planning process that can take several years to get right. Nothing less than the future of your business depends on your leadership planning process, which may include identifyi...2021-04-1431 minFirst Business Bank PodcastEmployee Development in Times of ChangeWhether change is happening within an employee’s life, a department, your company, or the entire world — like the COVID-19 pandemic crisis — business leaders need to determine the best way forward. That often involves training for several or many employees. Mark Meloy, CEO of First Business Bank, speaks with First Business Financial Services, Inc. President & CEO Corey Chambas and Chief Human Resources Officer Jodi Chandler — each with more than 25 years at First Business — about their best advice from experience within First Business and what they’ve witnesses at other organizations. The discussion focuses on: -Embracing flexibility2020-11-1315 minFirst Business Bank PodcastTips for Hiring the Right EmployeesEmployees are key to an organization’s success. Although all companies know hiring the right employees is critical, screening for these employees is difficult. Mark Meloy, CEO of First Business Bank, interviews Chief Human Resource Officer Jodi Chandler and CEO Corey Chambas, both of First Business Bank's parent company, about what strategies they’ve used and lessons they’ve learned over the past 25 years. This candid discussion focuses on: -Cultural competencies -Personality predictive indices -Cognitive predictive indices -Cultural fit assessments The First Business Bank podcast is dedicated to providing insigh...2020-09-3029 minFirst Business Bank PodcastWorkplace Communication in COVID-19 & Times of ChangeWorkplace communication is critical, especially during times of change. Using the COVID-19 pandemic as an important example, Mark Meloy interviews First Business Bank’s Chief Human Resource Officer, Jodi Chandler, and parent company CEO, Corey Chambas, about what strategies they’ve used and lessons they’ve learned. This candid discussion includes: -The most important aspects of workplace communication -HR’s role in direct communication with employees -Strategies to gain timely employee input driving informed decisions -Strategies to consider for your business The First Business Bank podcast is dedicated to providing...2020-09-3019 min
The Development Exponent: A Leadership PerspectiveDeveloping Future Leaders of Family-Owned Businesses, with Jim HartliebEvery Senior Leader should be aiming to replicate themselves by developing future leaders from within their organizations. It’s a proven way to increase team ownership, improve existing teams and structures, and to build a stronger organization over the long haul. One of the primary ways this kind of leadership development happens is through living out the organization's values consistently. You can engrave a set of company values on the wall, but it’s quite another thing to live them out consistently. In a family-owned business, the impact of that kind of consistency is multiplied. Jim Hartlieb is a...2020-07-2131 min