

As the year comes to a close, how you reflect can shape how you move forward. In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon, Milt Lowder, and Gabby Caviedes unpack why a simple but intentional year-end process is one of the most powerful tools for personal and professional growth.


Discover how financial institutions can navigate rising cyber risks and AI challenges after the FFIEC retires its CAT tool. Compare NIST CSF 2.0, CRI Profile, and CIS Controls v8.1 to choose the right framework for resilience and compliance.


What if the same mental skills that elevate athletes could transform how leaders and teams perform at work? In this conversation, Drs. Milt Lowder and Gabby Caviedes explore how sport psychology seamlessly applies to the corporate world.


Discover how the FDIC’s new Part 363 thresholds impact ICFR compliance, audit planning, and risk management for community banks starting January 2026.

This article provides the replay of our December Finance, Accounting, & Strategy Forum


In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder and Dr. Gabby Caviedes unpack The Power of Visualization, a proven mental skill that activates the same neural pathways as physical practice.


Expanding across states? Hidden SALT risks can derail growth. Learn how real estate firms can stay compliant and avoid costly penalties.


Discover how growing construction contractors can optimize their ERP systems without starting from scratch. Learn how rightsizing ERP improves scalability, integration, and decision-making across finance, operations, and project management.


Explore how the AI workforce revolution reshapes tax strategy. Learn how OBBBA incentives, automation-driven deductions, and state tax rules impact planning for businesses adopting AI.


In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder sits down with Michelle Seaver, President of Greenville, Spartanburg, and Cherokee Counties for United Community Bank, to explore how true leadership is rooted in community impact.