First United Bank

About This Pillar

Personal Growth is a lifelong journey that involves intentional efforts to discover potential, to become the best version of oneself, and to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. It is a dynamic and individualized process that varies from person to person.

It is the ongoing transformation of an individual's skills, knowledge, character, and capabilities. This lifelong process involves self-discovery, self-awareness, and the pursuit of personal and professional goals, practicing, discovering, and learning from those experiences. Personal growth encompasses various aspects of an individual's life, including emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical dimensions.

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At First United, personal growth looks like leading and participating in book clubs, taking personal growth courses, participating in relationship building opportunities, and sharing information to help elevate our growth so that we can better serve our communities. We encourage a learner’s mindset which means that asking questions is a sign of bravery as opposed to a sign of weakness. We are passionate about Personal Growth in service to building lifelong relationships and healthy communities.

Recommended Blogs

Our digital blogs give insight and are a great way to quickly learn something new, find new inspiration, or provide an opportunity to share content with others whom you think could benefit from related topics.

Ways You Can Spend Life Wisely

Ways You Can Spend Life Wisely

We only get one life. Let’s Spend it Wisely. Check out some practical ways you can be intentional about investing in your Faith, Financial Wellbeing, Health & Wellness, & Personal Growth.

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Mental Rest: How Recharging Can Help You Thrive as a Leader

Mental health is a key ingredient to high performance and your bottom line. Check out these actionable tips and strategies to help you recharge in the fast-paced world of your business.

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Success Through a Feedback Culture: Cultivating a Culture of Growth and Improvement

A feedback culture is a strategy that leads to an organization’s commitment to growth and excellence.

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Featured Webinars

Hear from First United employees about how faith, financial well-being, personal growth, and health pillars are supporting their spend life wisely journey.

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Part 4 of 4 Pillar Talk Webinar Series: Spend Life Renewing - Personal Growth

Every day is a new day. A fresh start: an opportunity to create who we are and who we want to be. In this webinar we learn from those who have found some ways in which they are able to renew every day in their personal growth.

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Part 6 of 6 Pillar Talk Webinar Series: Change Your Habits, Change Your Life - Personal Growth

Do you struggle with committing to new habits? In this webinar we visit with some individuals who share how they found success in implementing new habits to improve their lives.

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Part 2 of 4 Pillar Talk Webinar Series: Spend Life Wisely Through the Holidays - Personal Growth

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we asked a few First United Employees how they help stay focused on what’s important during this time of year.

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Empowerment Resources

Here are a few tools at your fingertips for inspiration to support your Personal Growth Journey.

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Free Resources in Lobbies

We invite you to explore the enriching resources available in our Spend Life Wisely lounge areas, situated within our community bank lobbies. Delve into inspirational books from esteemed authors in the Personal Growth community. These valuable resources are designed to accompany you on your growth journey.

Moreover, many of our locations feature prayer boxes where you can share your heartfelt prayer requests. Let us be a source of support and comfort as we come together in faith.

Come and join us for a warm cup of coffee and immerse yourself in the inviting atmosphere of our lounge. We look forward to welcoming you and enhancing your spiritual experience with the resources we provide.

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Testimonials

 

Being a part of the First United Bank family has elevated my life tremendously. Encouraging me to pursue my personal growth and giving me the time and the tools to reflect how I relate to the world has made me a better husband, father, teammate and leader. My life’s vision has been impacted so that I look to create the same for others and I’m grateful beyond words to be part of such a growth-oriented company.

— Glen McCall, Community Bank President at First United Bank

I have enjoyed all of the L & D classes I have taken. They have helped me grow as an employee and as a person of faith. Currently I am enrolled in Design Thinking. It has been eye opening and amazing!

— Darla Hendricks, Corporate Accountant at First United Bank

Our Personal Growth Pillar has given me the opportunity to gain and expand upon valuable concepts that I use in my work every day. I often reflect back on what I learned and apply them to the tasks I am working. Most importantly, our Personal Growth Pillar has allowed me to connect and build relationships with others in the organization who also have a continuous learning mindset.

— Sandra Jones, Loan Operations Learning and Growth Officer at First United Bank

Other Pillars

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    Faith

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    Treasure your Faith

    Allow God to guide your heart to a life of meaning and purpose, putting Him at the center of everything you do, inspiring you to serve others with love and compassion.

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  • Financial Well-Being

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    Care for your money.

    Be intentional with both your saving and spending to make the most of what you are given, gaining financial peace of mind to support yourself and those you love.

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  • Health

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    Invest in your wellness.

    Care for your physical, mental, and spiritual health in order to be at your best for yourself and others, living each day to its fullest.

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