Laura Hay

Oct 28, 2024 | bankdirector.com | Daniel Potter |Laura Hay

In an era of rapid change and increasing complexity, effective CEO succession planning has become a paramount concern for community banks. Yet, many institutions are woefully unprepared for leadership transitions, putting bank stability and sustainability at risk. According to a 2024 Bank Director survey, 40% of respondents anticipate their CEO retiring or resigning within five years, but only 18% have a succession plan in place.

Jun 21, 2024 | medium.com | Laura Hay

By Laura Hay Image created in Canva, Magic Media "Are you kidding me, Laura?" I think to myself as I stare at the words on the screen:Once upon a time... "Seriously?" I sigh. I suddenly feel crushed by a wave of overwhelm and sink back into my chair, taking my hands off the keyboard and wondering what the point is anyway. This irrelevant promise suddenly weighs...

May 18, 2024 | medium.com | Laura Hay

By Laura Hay The more I think about it, the more I see that my husband is right: nobody will care about your health if you don't care about it yourself. It seems that most companies are in the business of selling 'flavour' over real, quality food: be it high fructose corn syrup packed "natural" yoghurt and strawberry marmalade, or powdered "cream" - ingredients sitting on my tray now as I fly from Mexico City to Sao Paulo.

May 17, 2024 | medium.com | Laura Hay

Mérida is the capital city of Yucatan, Mexico and is gaining popularity as a tourist destination. The city is receiving increased attention in large part due to its location on the Yucatan Peninsula - close to the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and archeological wonders like that of Chichén Itzá - along with its delicious food, colonial architecture, and history. Mérida also offers visitors to the city the opportunity to stay in restored homes - most dating back to the 1880s.

May 3, 2024 | medium.com | Laura Hay

Peña de Bernal & San Joaquin, Querétaro If you have visited the beautiful, colonial city of Querétaro before, you might know that the city's tagline is ' Querétaro, cerca de todos' or ' Querétaro, close to everyone.' This is because Querétaro is a great jump off point to get to many popular destinations in the region like San Miguel de Allende, the Peña de Bernal, the Sierra Gorda, Tequisquiapan, Pozos, Amealco, Guanajuato, León, and many other well-known destinations and 'Pueblos Mágicos'...