This year’s “Igniting Leadership” Conference returned to Thanksgiving Point in Lehi on Nov. 16, 2024, bringing together more than 70 emerging bank leaders for a day of learning, connection and inspiration.
Gov. Spencer Cox addressed the audience in the morning, reminding attendees that they are helping people do good things throughout the state, before sharing a personal story about how bankers had made a positive impact on his family. Next, UBA Chair and Central Bank President & CEO Mark Packard talked to the group about going the extra mile and working together, as these collaborative efforts will strengthen the industry and our communities.
Following a short break, Dr. Chelsea Shields gave an enlightening presentation about communicating confidence through your body language. “You control what you signal to the world,” she said. “Feel confident … and you’ll feel calm.”
The always popular “Utah Bankers Ignite!” session featured three brave souls — Jeff Meyer with Zions Bancorporation, Tyson Broderick with CCBank and Holly Soriano with Central Bank — who each delivered five-minute presentations that were thought-provoking, motivational and may have even led to a few tears.
After lunch, Nicola McIntosh from Zions Bank provided LinkedIn insights and practical tips on how to be a “creator, curator and engager” and how to build meaningful relationships on the all-important professional platform. Then, U.S. Bank Senior Vice President and Market Leader Kevin Krohn related the story of Nike’s early days and their 10 guiding business principles, and how those values and ideas can be applied to banking and almost any area of one’s life.
Conference attendees then engaged in a series of table games to connect with their peers, including the chopstick transfer, M&M color sort and USA state challenge.
The final speaker of the day was Jamie MoCrazy, a former competitive skier who suffered a traumatic brain injury in competition. After cartwheeling onto the stage, Jamie recounted her long road to recovery and the lessons she’s learned along the way: “Be your own personal best,” stop to “look at the view” from time to time and “you, too, can keep climbing peaks.”
Keep up to date and learn more about the Emerging Bank Leaders program at www.utah.bank/ebl.
