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.

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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).

In this brief episode, Eric R. Alexander speaks with Matt Bumstead about stewardship as the defining framework for biblical and ethical leadership. They explore how humility, responsibility for others, and wise risk-taking shape faithful leadership, particularly in financial decision-making.

• Stewardship reframes leadership away from ego and toward serving something greater than oneself.
• True leaders view people as entrusted to their care and seek their flourishing, not just results.
• Financial stewardship requires balancing prudence with responsible risk-taking rather than fear-driven caution.
• The Parable of the Talents illustrates that faithfulness includes initiative, not just preservation.

Matt Bumstead is the CEO in Residence for the College of Business at Lubbock Christian University, where he has taught since 2016, and where he also served as Dean. Matt spent twenty years at United Supermarkets, where, as a fourth-generation member of family ownership, he served as Co-President and a member of the Board of Advisors. He served on the Board of Directors of Happy State Bank during the period when Eric was on the bank’s executive team.

This conversation with Matt was originally released as a Six Arrows Consulting video on YouTube in February 2024.

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See also the LinkedIn newsletter: Musings for Steward Leaders

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).

In this episode, Eric R. Alexander speaks with Sam Silverstein about accountability as a relational commitment rooted in stewardship rather than control. Their conversation explores how leaders create high-performance cultures by prioritizing people, relationships, and lived values over tactics alone.

• Accountability is not about responsibility or control, but about keeping commitments to people through strong relationships.
• Leaders are stewards of the safety and success of those they lead, which raises leadership to a higher moral and relational standard.
• Research shows culture and lived values drive performance more than policies or slogans.
• True influence does not require a title; it is demonstrated by showing up for others when it matters most.

Sam Silverstein is an internationally recognized authority on accountability, leadership, and workplace culture. As the founder of The Accountability Institute and creator of the Certified Accountability Advisor program, Sam has dedicated his career to helping organizations and individuals build cultures where people thrive and leaders inspire. He is an author of 14 books and speaks regularly to audiences around the world. More about Sam: samsilverstein.com

For more episodes and additional information about the show: stewardleaderspodcast.com

For more about Eric: ericralexander.com sixarrowsconsulting.com

See also the LinkedIn newsletter: Musings for Steward Leaders

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).