On 50th anniversary, we still have something to learn from Dr. Seuss’ fat yellow birds

On 50th anniversary, we still have something to learn from Dr. Seuss’ fat yellow birds

The Headache: Sometimes fresh ideas don't come out of your own brain when you need them. And sometimes reading about the victories--and even the mistakes--of others is less painful than learning in the first person. And today's challenges often call for skills new to many bankers.

Our Question: What books have you read lately that helped you and your bank? Have you shared them with colleagues? What did you learn?

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With all the predictions of what’s coming for 2012 floating around, one really should stand out: Increased mobile security.

Multifactor biometrics that allow hands-free ATM transactions. Ultrapersonalized marketing material indistinguishable from a personally written letter. Mind reading headsets connected to computer cursors.

Yearend makes a good time to assess what's important to you

You’re in good company at the gift card mall

The Winnebago Banker lassos a story about conservative banking

Many avenues give bankers a chance to join ABA’s “boots on the ground”

Using 21st Century technology is an exciting space to be, and some financial institutions are getting it! The Digital Native is not a new topic of this blog; and as I prepare to attend the Consumer Electronics Show in early January, of course, the anticipation is starting to build. The good news is that some financial institutions are also causing me to feel a sense of anticipation by virtue of what they are beginning or, in a few cases, continuing to do in the Digital Native space. Here are just a few examples: