Colleen Taylor

Today, I watched my first born graduate from Elementary school. It feels like he was born yesterday. But today, I saw the big kid he’s become, ready to embrace the freedom of middle school and he is running full steam towards it. As he walked across the stage, firmly shaking hands with his teachers, I couldn’t help but notice how much he’s grown this year. He’s taller than me, he’s taken charge of his morning routine, he’s helping around the house and he’s making better choices about how he spends his time. We’ve talked a lot about the freedom he‘ll have next year. I remind him often that ‘With great power comes great responsibility’. He rolls his eyes, but his smirk show me he’s listening. We get to spend the summer together. It’s likely the last one where he will choose to spend time with us. No matter how much I want to keep him right where he is, my role is to prepare him for his next opportunity, so he runs towards it with courage and excitement. As predicted, I cried - tears filled with pride, knowing he is ready for what comes next. Together, we did our jobs. Our journey continues into the next stage of his adolescence, and I have much to learn to meet him where he is. Whether at home or in the workplace, this is leadership - guiding, preparing, and supporting those we care about for the future. How do you prepare the ones you lead for their next big thing? #leadership #coaching #thementorlibrary

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Today, Citizens annouced strong earnings for Q2 beating consensus estimates with $0.82 in underlying EPS. The results continue to demonstrate the transformed quality of the franchise, the strength of our capital and liquidity position, and the success of our strategic initiatives which are driving differentiated revenue growth. I’m proud of the significant momentum we have, the leaders who have contributed to it, and the customer centric approach we’ve taken to accomplish it. ☑️ Excellent deposit performance, exceeding most peer banks ☑️ Significant customer growth, led by market share gains in the Metro NYC market ☑️ Record Wealth Management & Card fees ☑️ Strong Capital Markets fees in Commercial Banking, up 14% vs Q1 ☑️ Accelerating growth in Private Banking with $4.0 billion in deposits and $3.6B in AUM - our strongest quarter yet Onward to Q3…! #citizens #citizenscolleague #momentum

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The U.S. saw a record-breaking 5.5 million new business applications, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. As the landscape shifts, younger and more diverse entrepreneurs are stepping up, with Black women leading as the fastest-growing group of business owners. Companies like The UPS Store and Dine Brands Global are seizing this momentum, supporting SMBs and franchisees with innovative strategies and tools. Whether through creative campaigns, tech-driven solutions, or franchise opportunities, these organizations are empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to succeed. It's encouraging to see larger brands rally around the next generation of small businesses. With this support, I am confident that the landscape will be stronger than ever moving forward. #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Growth #OwnersBank #LibertyBank

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