My friend Michael Daniels, the CEO of Nicolet National Bank, often describes his team as one that “does common things uncommonly well.” That elegant idea captures something I’ve repeatedly seen from the banks that continue to excel... and inspired today's take on what it takes to earn your independence. Let me know what you think.
Having done a deal with Mike on the other side of the table, I’m inclined to listen to (and follow) his advice— he’s one of the best in the business.
Spot on: "... independence isn’t simply remaining unsold. It’s preserving the ability to choose your own future."