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Why You are You: Unleashing Your Why.os for Ultimate Success

Building Compelling Storylines

Most listeners give a communicator a mere 30 seconds to set a message direction for their storyline. How can you quickly set the hook? Today's podcast focuses on strategies to frame a message quickly to keep the listener

Before the Miss: Using Data to Lead Through Agricultural Uncertainty

Today's conversation hits at the heart of what many lenders are feeling, but aren't saying out loud. The pressure on farmers right now is real and increasing, and it is showing up on lender balance sheets. The question i

Navigating Leadership Transitions

For leaders, growth often means change. Throughout a career, many leaders step into a new role, expand their responsibilities, and have a larger scope of influence. Moving into a new role doesn't always mean that leaders

Brave Conversations. Better Outcomes.

The ability to have difficult conversations is one of the most essential skills of an effective leader. Whether addressing performance, navigating conflict, or working through disagreements, the way the conversation begi

Innovation Mindset

Innovation is a word we hear often, but how often to we ask what it means in practice? Is innovation focused on technology, product development, and disruption; or is it more about how leaders think, collaborate, and cre

Life Without Limits

Whether you're leading an organization, your team, or even your own next chapter, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about limits, resilience, and the circle of possibilities. This episode of the F

AI Without the BS

From boardrooms to headlines, vendor pitches to strategy decks, AI is suddenly everywhere. For many leaders, the conversations surrounding AI can be confusing and overwhelming. Is AI really helpful, or just overhyped? Th

The Four Horsemen of the Governance Apocalypse

What happens when governance goes wrong? A set of negative patterns is usually the culprit, with small breakdowns quietly building over time until boards find themselves struggling with trust, clarity, or effectiveness.

Influencing Without Authority

There is a path in career advancement that isn't always easy to navigate – the spot between individual contributor and seasoned manager. How can you be an influence at work when you don't have authority? Communicating an

Cooperative Principles & Leadership Mindset

In a time when organizations are navigating generational change, evolving leadership expectations, and shifting workforce dynamics, cooperative boards have a unique opportunity to lead differently, anchored in values, pu

Cybersecurity in Focus

Cyberthreats are everywhere, and while they may be inevitable, their impact can be manageable. Institutions who are prepared for cybersecurity disruptions are proactive and collaborative about their response. This episod

Confident Conversations

How strong are your conversation skills? Whether you are stepping into a boardroom, attending a networking event, or connecting with coworkers over coffee, the way you show up in conversations matters. This episode of th

Harnessing Human Connection for the Future of Work

Today's topic is positioned at the intersection of technology and humanity. How do we stay truly human in the age of digital intelligence? This episode of the Forward Thinking Podcast features FCCS SVP of Marketing and C

Shared Ownership, Shared Accountability

In today's dynamic lending environment, meeting client needs requires more than individual excellence; it demands shared ownership and accountability across every level of the organization. This episode of the Forward Th

Tom Truitt's Leadership Journey

Forward thinking leaders know that fostering innovation, developing company culture and effective communication always starts at the top. This episode of the Forward Thinking Podcast features FCCS VP of Marketing and Com

Tech Myths Blocking Digital Collaboration

From cloud confusion to AI overload, tech myths can hold teams back from working smarter, faster and more securely. This episode of the Forward Thinking Podcast features FCCS VP of Marketing and Communications Stephanie

Expanding Capacity with AI: A Conversation with Tom Morrison

In this special episode recorded live at the 2025 FCCS Learning Conference, host Stephanie Barton , SVP of Marketing and Communications for FCCS sits down with keynote speaker Tom Morrison to explore the role of Artifici

Attacking Life's Storms: Overcoming Adversity

Obstacles and challenges are inevitable, but what if they are a catalyst for growth, opportunities, and transformation? This episode of the Forward Thinking Podcast features FCCS VP of Marketing and Communications Stepha

Building Courageous Cultures: Unlocking Ideas and Innovation in Your Organization

Where are all the good ideas? And why don't the good ideas ever seem to get implemented? The disconnect between leaders and employees is holding back innovation and an environment of psychological safety is key to cultiv