In this episode, Eric R. Alexander speaks with Dory about stewardship leadership and risk management in community banking. They explore how a long-term perspective, humility, and running toward problems shapes resilient institutions and healthy organizational culture.

• Stewardship means building an organization that thrives beyond the individual leader.
• Banks are uniquely trained to manage risk and adapt to constant change.
• Legacy leadership requires separating family identity from organizational mission.
• Great leaders run toward problems rather than away from them

Dory A. Wiley, CFA, CPA, CVA is President & CEO of Commerce Street Holdings, the holding company for broker/dealer and investment advisor funds specializing in financial institutions, retirement plans, institutional portfolio management, and small to midsize buyouts. Mr. Wiley has over 35 years of experience in commercial and investment banking and investment management, and he is frequently quoted in the media and regularly speaks at universities, conferences, and seminars regarding stocks, corporate finance, and related topics. He is also a frequent contributor on Fox Business News, Fox News, and CNBC. Mr. Wiley serves on various boards, investment committees, and advisory boards of community banks. He received a BBA in Finance and Accounting from Texas Tech University and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.

More about Commerce Street: commercestreetholdings.com.

For more about Eric: ericralexander.com stewardleaderspodcast.com sixarrowsconsulting.com

Intro/outro music: "Fairest" performed and arranged by Eric, based on the hymn "Fairest Lord Jesus" (from a 17th century German hymn and folk tune).