OBL Bank Leadership Institute

When:  Sep 17, 2026

As our industry changes, executives and managers must continually find creative solutions to complex challenges. Effective leadership becomes more necessary than ever as community banks find success through their people. Created by the Ohio Bankers League nearly 30 years ago to help mold high-potential employees into high-achieving leaders, the OBL Bank Leadership Institute continues to generate leaders who are better able to recognize and develop talent, build effective teams and achieve impactful results for their institutions. Participants strengthen their own leadership abilities and their organizations’ success through excellence in leadership and enhanced organizational and performance skills. In essence, the program will encourage leadership by empowering others.

Overview & Dates

  • The program includes four sessions, including attendance at the annual OBL Washington DC Fly-In.
    • Session 1: Thursday & Friday, Sept. 17 & 18, 2026
    • Session 2: Thursday & Friday, Nov. 19 & 20, 2026
    • Session 3: Washington DC Fly-In: Tuesday - Thursday, Feb. 23 - 25, 2027
    • Session 4: Thursday & Friday, April 22 & 23, 2027

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for middle and upper-level management who want to reach leadership excellence through an enhanced understanding and application of leadership principles and have an improved awareness of themselves as leaders. 

Registration Information
The OBL Bank Leadership Institute will accommodate up to 32 participants. To accommodate as many members as possible, the program is limited to one student per bank through April 15.If space remains, a second student can be registered at this time. A wait list will be created for this program.

For more information, questions, or to join the waitlist, please contact Sarah Husk, Education Manager, at shusk@ohiobankersleague.com.

 

 

Location

OBL Education Center
4215 Worth Avenue
Suite 300
Columbus, OH 43219