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Leadership, Legacy, and Life with Scott Reed


Episode 34


Join Kyle on The Matthews Mentality Podcast as he sits down with Scott Reed, the founding CEO of Oakworth Capital Bank. Scott shares his inspiring journey from his extensive career at Regions Financial and First Alabama Bank to establishing Oakworth Capital Bank in 2008 amidst the financial crisis. This episode delves into his leadership style, the concept of work-life balance, and the creation of a successful business culture. Additionally, Scott opens up about balancing family and professional life, sharing personal stories about his children, philanthropic efforts with the Reed Gastrointestinal Research Foundation, and lessons from his father's battle with pancreatic cancer. Tune in for invaluable insights on career development, proactive learning, and the true essence of servant leadership.





Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction

01:46 Life in Birmingham and Family

03:49 Oakworth Capital Bank's Vision

07:33 Scott's Early Life and Aspirations

10:24 College Years and Career Beginnings

13:57 Lessons from Banking and Leadership

26:36 Understanding the Banking Business

37:01 Balancing Work and Personal Life

38:00 Early Career and Professional Commitments

40:42 Starting a Family and Career Adjustments

42:18 The Entrepreneurial Leap: Founding a Bank

45:07 Building and Scaling Oakworth

47:25 Leadership and Personal Motivation

49:47 Challenges and Successes in Business

01:12:18 Philanthropy and Personal Legacy

01:15:30 Advice for Aspiring Professionals

01:17:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts




Thank you for listening. This show is brought to you by Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please contact podcast@matthews.com.

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