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Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
479 episodes


Digital onboarding, or lack thereof, is often an afterthought as financial brands chase new account applications. However, can banks and credit unions really label a fresh account as a win if all it does is collect cobwebs? Laurie McLachlan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriemclachlan/), CMO at Digital Onboarding, Inc. (https://www.digitalonboarding.com/), thinks financial brands have an abandonment problem, and they won’t be able to fix it until they step back and accept it. Laurie argues that throwing more information at account holders won’t cure attrition unless institutions help their clients understand it. Join us as we discuss: - Why most official account abandonment numbers are fickle (6:53) - The difference between communicating and helping (16:23) - How referral programs help build better relationships (32:17) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - laurie@digitalonboarding.com (mailto:laurie@digitalonboarding.com) - Laurie McLachlan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriemclachlan/) - Digital Onboarding, Inc. (https://www.digitalonboarding.com/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
39min | Published on February 28, 2023


Community financial brands coasted for decades on a positive reputation built on trust. Consumers believed that these banks and credit unions had their best interests at heart, but the rapid rise of fintechs has put these brands on notice. Now, many of those same customers worry that smaller institutions may not have what it takes to keep up with digital innovation. Gabe Krajicek (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmkrajicek/), CEO of Kasasa (https://www.kasasa.com/offer-kasasa), tells us how community FIs can shed this technology lag misconception and become local leaders in transformation. Join us as we discuss: - How community institutions are mistaking understanding for feeling (5:19) - Alternative routes for community brand and fintech collaborations (13:01) - Why AI will never replace the human connection (26:02) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Gabe Krajicek (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmkrajicek/) - Kasasa (https://www.kasasa.com/offer-kasasa) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
34min | Published on February 27, 2023


Personal transformation means different things to different people. Still, one thing remains constant: if one wishes to transform, one must be willing to change. If we’re unwilling to address our self-destructive patterns and behaviors, our mental health will become a victim of complacency. If we want to transform ourselves and our teams, we must first cure our mindset. Peggy Van de Plassche (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-van-de-plassche/), mental health advocate and author of Paris, Mushrooms, and Me (https://peggyvandeplassche.com/), shares her transformation journey and why psychedelic drugs could be your self-care solution. Join us as we discuss: - Why we must transform organizations from the inside out (3:26) - The messiness of personal growth and workaholism (10:06) - Contextual truth and the psychedelic stigma (22:29) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: Peggy Van de Plassche (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-van-de-plassche/) Peggyvandeplassche.com (https://peggyvandeplassche.com/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
39min | Published on February 21, 2023


Influencer and affiliate marketing have taken the digital world by storm this decade. The reason is simple: people trust people. Customers don’t want to be sold to by a faceless financial organization. They want to engage with trusted people who can bridge their needs to your product or service. Alana Levine (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanalevine/), Chief Revenue Officer at Fintel Connect (https://www.fintelconnect.com/), tells us why your institution or fintech should consider influencer and affiliate marketing for your digital strategy. Join us as we discuss: - The evolution of third-party influencer marketing relationships (7:50) - How smaller institutions can build brand equity through influencers (13:37) - Why having ROI measurement in place is critical for partnerships (21:59) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Alana Levine (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanalevine/) - alana@fintelconnect.com (mailto:alana@fintelconnect.com) - Fintel Connect (https://www.fintelconnect.com/) - 5 Essential Metrics that Prove the Marketing Strategy Works (https://thefinancialbrand.com/news/bank-marketing/5-essential-metrics-that-prove-your-banks-marketing-strategy-works-154829/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
31min | Published on February 20, 2023


Communication failure is often the number one cause of productivity setbacks in the workplace. As digital communication channels continue to evolve and spread, how do we ensure we’re providing clarity in context to our colleagues? Audrey Cannata (https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-cannata-6784191a1/), Operations Lead at the Digital Growth Institute (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/), gives her thoughts on cutting through confusion as we break down Michael Hyatt’s book No-Fail Communication (https://nofailcommunication.com/). In this installment of our Behind the Cover series, we get out of the communication comfort zone and explore dialogue in a digital-first world. Join us as we discuss: - A need for intentionality in communication self-awareness (4:06) - Why your environment and focus matter in video calls (18:48) - Getting your team to buy in through a culture of inclusivity (34:08) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - No-Fail Communication: 13 Workplace Communication Problems and How to Fix Them (https://nofailcommunication.com/) - Audrey Cannata (https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-cannata-6784191a1/) - audrey@digitalgrowth.com (mailto:audrey@digitalgrowth.com) - jrwlay@digitalgrowth.com (mailto:jrwlay@digitalgrowth.com) - Kolbe Index (https://www.kolbe.com/kolbe-a-index/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
49min | Published on February 14, 2023


Data continues to gain momentum as the commodity of choice in our global economy. As a result, digital assets have now gained a foothold on the balance sheets of the world’s most powerful banks. Emmanuel Daniel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-daniel-5764482/), Founder of The Asian Banker (https://www.theasianbanker.com/) and author of The Great Transition (https://www.emmanueldaniel.com/the-great-transition/), worries we may be evolving into a platform-based economy in which all data is financialized. Yet, he believes if individuals can take back the power over their wealth through personalized finance, society will be all the better for it. Join us as we discuss: - Why humans have an unquenchable urge to tame data (6:03) - Decentralized assets and the future network economy (19:11) - How personalized finance can change wealth management (29:57) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - emmanueldaniel.com (https://www.emmanueldaniel.com/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
42min | Published on February 13, 2023


Many traditional incumbent banks are struggling to offer digital services that meet customers’ expectations. Some have adopted a mindset that simply injecting new technology into their product is equivalent to real transformation. Maurice Lisi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricelisi/), Head of Direct Channels at BPER: Banca (https://www.bper.it/), argues that what traditional bankers really think is digital leaders don’t understand the complexities of banking. Until these incumbent institutions and digital pioneers collaborate and integrate, traditional organizations will continue to fail consumers. Join us as we discuss: - How traditional banks are neglecting the human experience (3:49) - Incumbent banks blending with digital tech from the bottom-up (15:01) - Why you need to give the “why” to gain support for change (22:56) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Maurice Lisi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricelisi/) - MauriceLisi.me (https://mauricelisi.me/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
36min | Published on February 7, 2023


Leadership lessons can come in all shapes and sizes, but what if we approached them through the lens of storytelling? Stories evoke feelings, and through feelings, we find purpose. Great leaders can empower teams by recognizing each impactful moment because once they gloss over the day-to-day, the greater story suffers for it. Garick Giroir (https://www.linkedin.com/in/garickgiroir/), Marketing Strategist at Louisiana Federal Credit Union (https://www.louisianafcu.org/), tells us why a mix of nostalgia and curiosity is encouraging millennial leaders to give their teams the “why” through storytelling. Join us as we discuss: - Leadership lessons from a millennial’s perspective (6:06) - How Dungeons and Dragons echos storytelling in leadership (16:38) - Framing purpose for your team by giving them the “why” (32:19) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Garick Giroir (https://www.linkedin.com/in/garickgiroir/) - Louisiana Federal Credit Union (https://www.louisianafcu.org/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
49min | Published on February 6, 2023


Every great president or executive in finance has a kit of leadership lessons they’ve collected on their transformational journey. Each person’s story is a little different, but they all share one thing in common: to move forward on a path of change, they first had to push past failure. Shane Saunders (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanesaunders1/), President and CEO of Mocse Credit Union (https://www.mocse.org/), believes that every leadership success story comes with its own chapter on defeat. Shane shares some of the valuable leadership lessons he’s absorbed not just from his years in finance, but also from his military days and an arduous climbing experience. Join us as we discuss: -How a challenging climb up El Capitan affected Shane’s outlook on failure (18:30) -Pushing past failure to achieve change in your organization (28:23) - Leading through uncertainty and giving your team clarity (37:10) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - ssaunders@mocse.org (mailto:ssaunders@mocse.org) - Shane Saunders (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanesaunders1/) - Mocse Credit Union (https://www.mocse.org/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
46min | Published on January 31, 2023


Different banking segments are certainly moving faster than others in transforming the digital landscape, like with subscription-based financial services. If financial leaders want to keep up, they need to alter their perception of change. Before acting differently, they need to feel different. Nick Belesis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickolas-belesis-415a2443/), VP of Growth at Fintech Insights by Scientia (https://www.scientiaconsulting.eu/), believes it’s time for traditional banks to take the handcuffs off of their digital apps and give clients human-centric service. Join us as we discuss: - How subscription-based services can level up financial brands (10:25) - Reducing friction points in digital banking and fintech partnerships (18:16) - Why blockchain technology may be the future of digital finance (30:27) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Nick Belesis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickolas-belesis-415a2443/) - Fintech Insights by Scientia (https://www.scientiaconsulting.eu/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
32min | Published on January 30, 2023
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479 episodes


Digital onboarding, or lack thereof, is often an afterthought as financial brands chase new account applications. However, can banks and credit unions really label a fresh account as a win if all it does is collect cobwebs? Laurie McLachlan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriemclachlan/), CMO at Digital Onboarding, Inc. (https://www.digitalonboarding.com/), thinks financial brands have an abandonment problem, and they won’t be able to fix it until they step back and accept it. Laurie argues that throwing more information at account holders won’t cure attrition unless institutions help their clients understand it. Join us as we discuss: - Why most official account abandonment numbers are fickle (6:53) - The difference between communicating and helping (16:23) - How referral programs help build better relationships (32:17) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - laurie@digitalonboarding.com (mailto:laurie@digitalonboarding.com) - Laurie McLachlan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriemclachlan/) - Digital Onboarding, Inc. (https://www.digitalonboarding.com/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
39min | Published on February 28, 2023


Community financial brands coasted for decades on a positive reputation built on trust. Consumers believed that these banks and credit unions had their best interests at heart, but the rapid rise of fintechs has put these brands on notice. Now, many of those same customers worry that smaller institutions may not have what it takes to keep up with digital innovation. Gabe Krajicek (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmkrajicek/), CEO of Kasasa (https://www.kasasa.com/offer-kasasa), tells us how community FIs can shed this technology lag misconception and become local leaders in transformation. Join us as we discuss: - How community institutions are mistaking understanding for feeling (5:19) - Alternative routes for community brand and fintech collaborations (13:01) - Why AI will never replace the human connection (26:02) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Gabe Krajicek (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmkrajicek/) - Kasasa (https://www.kasasa.com/offer-kasasa) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
34min | Published on February 27, 2023


Personal transformation means different things to different people. Still, one thing remains constant: if one wishes to transform, one must be willing to change. If we’re unwilling to address our self-destructive patterns and behaviors, our mental health will become a victim of complacency. If we want to transform ourselves and our teams, we must first cure our mindset. Peggy Van de Plassche (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-van-de-plassche/), mental health advocate and author of Paris, Mushrooms, and Me (https://peggyvandeplassche.com/), shares her transformation journey and why psychedelic drugs could be your self-care solution. Join us as we discuss: - Why we must transform organizations from the inside out (3:26) - The messiness of personal growth and workaholism (10:06) - Contextual truth and the psychedelic stigma (22:29) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: Peggy Van de Plassche (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-van-de-plassche/) Peggyvandeplassche.com (https://peggyvandeplassche.com/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
39min | Published on February 21, 2023


Influencer and affiliate marketing have taken the digital world by storm this decade. The reason is simple: people trust people. Customers don’t want to be sold to by a faceless financial organization. They want to engage with trusted people who can bridge their needs to your product or service. Alana Levine (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanalevine/), Chief Revenue Officer at Fintel Connect (https://www.fintelconnect.com/), tells us why your institution or fintech should consider influencer and affiliate marketing for your digital strategy. Join us as we discuss: - The evolution of third-party influencer marketing relationships (7:50) - How smaller institutions can build brand equity through influencers (13:37) - Why having ROI measurement in place is critical for partnerships (21:59) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Alana Levine (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanalevine/) - alana@fintelconnect.com (mailto:alana@fintelconnect.com) - Fintel Connect (https://www.fintelconnect.com/) - 5 Essential Metrics that Prove the Marketing Strategy Works (https://thefinancialbrand.com/news/bank-marketing/5-essential-metrics-that-prove-your-banks-marketing-strategy-works-154829/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
31min | Published on February 20, 2023


Communication failure is often the number one cause of productivity setbacks in the workplace. As digital communication channels continue to evolve and spread, how do we ensure we’re providing clarity in context to our colleagues? Audrey Cannata (https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-cannata-6784191a1/), Operations Lead at the Digital Growth Institute (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/), gives her thoughts on cutting through confusion as we break down Michael Hyatt’s book No-Fail Communication (https://nofailcommunication.com/). In this installment of our Behind the Cover series, we get out of the communication comfort zone and explore dialogue in a digital-first world. Join us as we discuss: - A need for intentionality in communication self-awareness (4:06) - Why your environment and focus matter in video calls (18:48) - Getting your team to buy in through a culture of inclusivity (34:08) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - No-Fail Communication: 13 Workplace Communication Problems and How to Fix Them (https://nofailcommunication.com/) - Audrey Cannata (https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-cannata-6784191a1/) - audrey@digitalgrowth.com (mailto:audrey@digitalgrowth.com) - jrwlay@digitalgrowth.com (mailto:jrwlay@digitalgrowth.com) - Kolbe Index (https://www.kolbe.com/kolbe-a-index/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
49min | Published on February 14, 2023


Data continues to gain momentum as the commodity of choice in our global economy. As a result, digital assets have now gained a foothold on the balance sheets of the world’s most powerful banks. Emmanuel Daniel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-daniel-5764482/), Founder of The Asian Banker (https://www.theasianbanker.com/) and author of The Great Transition (https://www.emmanueldaniel.com/the-great-transition/), worries we may be evolving into a platform-based economy in which all data is financialized. Yet, he believes if individuals can take back the power over their wealth through personalized finance, society will be all the better for it. Join us as we discuss: - Why humans have an unquenchable urge to tame data (6:03) - Decentralized assets and the future network economy (19:11) - How personalized finance can change wealth management (29:57) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - emmanueldaniel.com (https://www.emmanueldaniel.com/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
42min | Published on February 13, 2023


Many traditional incumbent banks are struggling to offer digital services that meet customers’ expectations. Some have adopted a mindset that simply injecting new technology into their product is equivalent to real transformation. Maurice Lisi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricelisi/), Head of Direct Channels at BPER: Banca (https://www.bper.it/), argues that what traditional bankers really think is digital leaders don’t understand the complexities of banking. Until these incumbent institutions and digital pioneers collaborate and integrate, traditional organizations will continue to fail consumers. Join us as we discuss: - How traditional banks are neglecting the human experience (3:49) - Incumbent banks blending with digital tech from the bottom-up (15:01) - Why you need to give the “why” to gain support for change (22:56) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Maurice Lisi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricelisi/) - MauriceLisi.me (https://mauricelisi.me/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
36min | Published on February 7, 2023


Leadership lessons can come in all shapes and sizes, but what if we approached them through the lens of storytelling? Stories evoke feelings, and through feelings, we find purpose. Great leaders can empower teams by recognizing each impactful moment because once they gloss over the day-to-day, the greater story suffers for it. Garick Giroir (https://www.linkedin.com/in/garickgiroir/), Marketing Strategist at Louisiana Federal Credit Union (https://www.louisianafcu.org/), tells us why a mix of nostalgia and curiosity is encouraging millennial leaders to give their teams the “why” through storytelling. Join us as we discuss: - Leadership lessons from a millennial’s perspective (6:06) - How Dungeons and Dragons echos storytelling in leadership (16:38) - Framing purpose for your team by giving them the “why” (32:19) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Garick Giroir (https://www.linkedin.com/in/garickgiroir/) - Louisiana Federal Credit Union (https://www.louisianafcu.org/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
49min | Published on February 6, 2023


Every great president or executive in finance has a kit of leadership lessons they’ve collected on their transformational journey. Each person’s story is a little different, but they all share one thing in common: to move forward on a path of change, they first had to push past failure. Shane Saunders (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanesaunders1/), President and CEO of Mocse Credit Union (https://www.mocse.org/), believes that every leadership success story comes with its own chapter on defeat. Shane shares some of the valuable leadership lessons he’s absorbed not just from his years in finance, but also from his military days and an arduous climbing experience. Join us as we discuss: -How a challenging climb up El Capitan affected Shane’s outlook on failure (18:30) -Pushing past failure to achieve change in your organization (28:23) - Leading through uncertainty and giving your team clarity (37:10) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - ssaunders@mocse.org (mailto:ssaunders@mocse.org) - Shane Saunders (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanesaunders1/) - Mocse Credit Union (https://www.mocse.org/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
46min | Published on January 31, 2023


Different banking segments are certainly moving faster than others in transforming the digital landscape, like with subscription-based financial services. If financial leaders want to keep up, they need to alter their perception of change. Before acting differently, they need to feel different. Nick Belesis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickolas-belesis-415a2443/), VP of Growth at Fintech Insights by Scientia (https://www.scientiaconsulting.eu/), believes it’s time for traditional banks to take the handcuffs off of their digital apps and give clients human-centric service. Join us as we discuss: - How subscription-based services can level up financial brands (10:25) - Reducing friction points in digital banking and fintech partnerships (18:16) - Why blockchain technology may be the future of digital finance (30:27) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Nick Belesis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickolas-belesis-415a2443/) - Fintech Insights by Scientia (https://www.scientiaconsulting.eu/) You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banking-on-digital-growth/id1498837117), on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6ml7uCQ7HoVvWTYUNpdUfS), or here (https://www.digitalgrowth.com/podcast). Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
32min | Published on January 30, 2023