King & Coach Show

When overtime turns into opportunity - Chris King and Mauldin interviewed senior vice president of Team Member Care, Janice Pride on an earlier episode of King & Coach to talk about the 360 Review process. The conversation continued to flow, so we continued to record. Join us as Janice describes her journey from curious student to career advisor as she found her passion for guiding people towards fulfilling careers.

With almost 45 years in banking, today’s guest can relate to team members at almost every stage of their career. On this episode of King & Coach, Corey “Coach” Thomaston and Hallie Mauldin are joined by Tim Singleton, EVP - Area President Madison County to share his experiences from taking that first teller role to settling into his favorite role as mentor and teacher.

The conversation continued to flow and so did the recording. Chris King and Corey “Coach” Thomaston picks up with Rick Wardlaw, CEO and CFO of Bank Independent, as the conversation moves from his early career to some of his most impactful decisions, and his philosophy on building a legacy through the people you pour into.  We hope you enjoy this personal glimpse of Rick’s leadership style. 

It’s a rare opportunity to get Bank Independent CEO and CFO Rick Wardlaw behind a mic AND in an introspective mood. So, we let our hosts do what they do best. On this episode of King & Coach, Chris King and Corey “Coach” Thomaston follow Rick’s lead on his career journey. Part 1 kicks off with his perspective of coachability and persistence.

Talk about growing up with the Bank! On this episode of King & Coach, Chris King and Corey “Coach” Thomaston are joined by Lori Hall, Comptroller, to walk through her 20-year career at Bank Independent. Lori joined the Bank while attending university and continued to find opportunities that kept her close to the organization and the relationships she built along the way.

Every development journey looks different. On this episode of King & Coach, Chris King, and Corey “Coach” Thomaston ask Danielle Wardlaw, Project Management Officer, about the path to her current role with the Bank. Join us as Danielle shares lessons and advice from her personal and professional development journey.

Chris King is joined by Hallie Mauldin and Kat Davis-Fretwell with Bank Independent’s Community Engagement team. The Bank’s Helping Hands program received 501C-3 status at the end of 2022. Hallie and Kat share their vision for how gaining charitable status will transform and impact the communities we serve. 

Whether you are establishing personal or professional development goals, it is important to map out a thoughtful, achievable plan. Chris King and Corey “Coach” Thomaston are joined by professional development coordinator, Blake Hudson. Join us as they share tools and resources to help you be intentional with your developmental goals.

Learning to balance the Ideal Team Player trait of “hunger” with finding satisfaction in your current role can be a challenge at any stage of your career. Chris King and Corey “Coach” Thomaston tackle finding challenges and opportunities within your reach and learning to grow where you are planted. 

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.