A few months ago, I wrote metaphorically about the C-level executive who was looking out over the landscape of the industry from a high-rise corporate boardroom window pondering the storm clouds that were coming at the industry, and therefore, at their company. It is true that as C-level executives, we spend most of our time looking externally at the risks that could threaten our business. However, often overlooked are the hidden internal risks that can sink our “boats” … and there is nothing like the F-word that can do just that.Read more

In a world where it seems like everything is changing, isn’t it comforting to know that some things just never change? Basic human nature is one of them. While we credit Abraham Maslow for documenting the five basic human needs, they have been around since the beginning of time. They are:Read more

Many today are asking themselves: “What is the future of mortgage lending?” Given the onslaught of new rules and regulations, and a seemingly endless number of stories chronicling the closures and/or failures of banks, warehouse lenders and mortgage companies, it is easy to understand why almost every C-level executive is wondering what the future holds for the industry. In a time when the obstacles seem to be multiplying and opportunities fading, it is important that the C-level maintains an intense focus on the course they chart for their company.Read more