Leading with Purpose: Harry Allen on Banking, Belmont, and Building Trust

27/05/2025 46 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4
Leading with Purpose: Harry Allen on Banking, Belmont, and Building Trust

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In this episode of Catalysts for Change, host Adam Lister welcomes Harry Allen—sixth-generation Nashvillian, co-founder of Studio Bank, and now Chief Financial Officer at Belmont University. Known for his values-based leadership and belief in building relationship capital, Harry shares how intentionality, service, and clarity of mission have guided every step of his unconventional journey. From launching a billion-dollar bank during a time of uncertainty to helping reimagine higher education, Harry opens up about risk, resilience, and the quiet power of staying true to your purpose.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow relationship capital compounds like financial capital—and how to build it authenticallyThe founding story of Studio Bank and what it taught Harry about risk, service, and purposeWhat leadership looks like when you prioritize impact over recognitionCatalysts for Change is an initiative of One 12 Strategies, brought to you in part by the Southern Research Collaborative

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