The Unintentional and Intention CEO
In this podcast episode of The Focus Coach, I interviewed Mark Bodin, president of the Savings Bank of Walpole in Keene and Walpole, NH. On the podcast we talk about his ideas and strategy for succession planning, employee development, culture building, community focus and employee well-being. Mark gives us an in-depth expose of his journey of the path to becoming president, which he wasn’t necessarily looking for. When he realized that the mission of the bank in its community and people first culture was aligned with his strengths and core values, he jumped at the chance.
On the podcast we talk about:
· Mark’s history leading up to becoming president of a community bank
· Mark’s diligent and methodical approach to employee development
· Mark’s definition of culture and the bottom-line and values-driven benefits of getting it right
· Mark’s approach to succession planning, an indispensable function of any Executive
· Mark’s deep roots in the value of giving back to the community and how his bank achieves this
· Mark’s candid and humorous style
· Mark’s strength for understanding individuals’ needs
· The dichotomy of the organization giving opportunities for growth and advancement and the employee seeking them out.