Leading Through Uncertainty: How Umpqua Bank Emerged from the Great Recession Better and Stronger than Ever How Umpqua Bank Emerged from the Great Recession Better and Stronger than Ever

From the CEO of Umpqua Bank, the essential leadership practices that allowed the West Coast's largest independent community bank to emerge from the economic crisis even stronger than before

In this follow-up to the successful Leading for Growth, Umpqua Bank CEO Ray Davis shares the tactics and strategies that have allowed Umpqua to grow and succeed in the toughest economic environment. The results are clear: despite years of economic uncertainty, Umpqua has continued its upward trajectory--expanding from five locations in 1994 to more than 200 today. Davis's approach can help leaders recalibrate their approaches, no matter what the industry or market upheaval they face.

In Leading Through Uncertainty, Davis shares a concise set of smart, actionable leadership practices that leaders can use to navigate their businesses and teams through difficult times. These include focusing on honesty and transparency, motivating and inspiring employees, building an outstanding corporate reputation, paying attention to details, and more. By showing leaders how to maintain a clear value proposition and strong leadership, Leading Through Uncertainty will help any company secure a lasting foothold in any economy.

Since 2007, the country and financial sector have faced an extraordinary economic crisis. Countless banks have failed and many more continue to struggle. However, Umpqua Bank has emerged from the crisis stronger than before. Drawing on Umpquas unique culture and approach to leadership, Leading for Success shows business leaders in any industry how to build successful companies in even the most challenging times. Chapters include: Its a Different World: A new set of principles that will help leaders prepare themselves and their people to capitalize on the tremendous opportunities that are possible as we emerge from the recent economic crisis. The Truth, Nothing But The Truth: Why the truth demonstrates respect and inspires trust. Motivate t. Revolutions s All About Your Customers:  What are you doing to set yourself apart? Reputation Counts: How to become a unique organizations within your industry Problems s impossible to predict exactly what the next 10 years will look like, there is no doubt they will be an era of rapid change, presenting extraordinary opportunities for innovation and growth - and challenging business leaders to lead differently. Applying the lessons in Leading for Success will help any leaders at any level to help his or her team leverage the opportunities ahead.

From the CEO of Umpqua Bank, the essential leadership practices that allowed the West Coasts largest independent community bank to emerge from the economic crisis even stronger than before. In this follow-up to the successful Leading for Growth, Umpqua Bank CEO Ray Davis shares the tactics and strategies  that have allowed Umpqua to grow and succeed in the toughest economic environment. The results are clear: despite years of economic uncertainty, Umpqua has continued its upward trajectory--expanding from five locations in 1994 to more than 200 today. Daviss approach can help leaders recalibrate their approaches, no matter what the industry or market upheaval they face.  In Leading Through Uncertainty, Davis shares a concise set of smart, actionable leadership practices that leaders can use to navigate their businesses and teams through difficult times. These include focusing on honesty and transparency, motivating and inspiring employees, building an outstanding corporate reputation, paying attention to details, and more. By showing leaders how to maintain a clear value proposition and strong leadership, Leading Through Uncertainty will help any company secure a lasting foothold in any economy.