Leading for Growth
How Umpqua Bank Got Cool and Created a Culture of Greatness
By Alan R. Shrader, Raymond P. Davis | Publisher: Wiley
About the book
How any business leader can create an atmosphere of competitiveness for exceptional growth
When Ray Davis took over the local 40-person South Umpqua Bank in 1994, many people in the industry poked fun at his insistence that employees answer the phone with a cheery \"World's Greatest Bank.\" Eleven years, $7 billion in assets, and 128 branches (or \" bank stores\" in Umpqua lingo) later, the moniker seems quite apt. Other banks scratched their heads when Davis sent his tellers to Ritz-Carlton to learn customer service and were intrigued when he hired a cutting-edge design firm to completely re-think retail layout. Now, with a top design award under their belt, a name change (there never was a North Umpqua bank), and a completely new definition of the banking business, Umpqua has become the darling of the entrepreneurial press and a growth powerhouse. The New York Times calls Umpqua \"Starbucks with tellers.\"
Ray Davis (Portland, OR), named by U.S. Banker as one of the 25 most influential people in the financial industry in 2005, is President and CEO of Umpqua Holdings Corporation. Alan Shrader (Moraga, CA) is an experienced writer and editor of business books.
Editions of Leading for Growth
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780787986070
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118047231
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How any business leader can create an atmosphere of competitiveness for exceptional growth
When Ray Davis took over the local 40-person South Umpqua Bank in 1994, many people in the industry poked fun at his insistence that employees answer the phone with a cheery \"World's Greatest Bank.\" Eleven years, $7 billion in assets, and 128 branches (or \" bank stores\" in Umpqua lingo) later, the moniker seems quite apt. Other banks scratched their heads when Davis sent his tellers to Ritz-Carlton to learn customer service and were intrigued when he hired a cutting-edge design firm to completely re-think retail layout. Now, with a top design award under their belt, a name change (there never was a North Umpqua bank), and a completely new definition of the banking business, Umpqua has become the darling of the entrepreneurial press and a growth powerhouse. The New York Times calls Umpqua \"Starbucks with tellers.\"
Ray Davis (Portland, OR), named by U.S. Banker as one of the 25 most influential people in the financial industry in 2005, is President and CEO of Umpqua Holdings Corporation. Alan Shrader (Moraga, CA) is an experienced writer and editor of business books.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leading for Growth about?
How any business leader can create an atmosphere of competitiveness for exceptional growth
When Ray Davis took over the local 40-person South Umpqua Bank in 1994, many people in the industry poked fun at his insistence that employees answer the phone with a cheery \"World's Greatest Bank.\" Eleven years, $7 billion in assets, and 128 branches (or \" bank stores\" in Umpqua lingo) later, the moniker seems quite apt. Other banks scratched their heads when Davis sent his tellers to Ritz-Carlton to learn customer service and were intrigued when he hired a cutting-edge design firm to completely re-think retail layout. Now, with a top design award under their belt, a name change (there never was a North Umpqua bank), and a completely new definition of the banking business, Umpqua has become the darling of the entrepreneurial press and a growth powerhouse. The New York Times calls Umpqua \"Starbucks with tellers.\"
Ray Davis (Portland, OR), named by U.S. Banker as one of the 25 most influential people in the financial industry in 2005, is President and CEO of Umpqua Holdings Corporation. Alan Shrader (Moraga, CA) is an experienced writer and editor of business books.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Leading for Growth?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Business and Management > Management and management techniques > Management: leadership and motivation
Where can I read a sample of Leading for Growth?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780787986070
Is Leading for Growth part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Jossey-Bass Leadership Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Leading for Growth?
Alan R. Shrader, Raymond P. Davis
Who is the Publisher of the book Leading for Growth?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Leading for Growth is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780787986070) and ebook(ISBN 9781118047231)
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