Leadership isn't just a title. It's a responsibility. BJ Green, Atlanta Group President at SouthState Bank and a lifelong student of leadership, created Leadership is Everything to uncover the habits, mindsets, and lessons of leaders who build organizations, develop teams, and carry the weight of difficult decisions. Each month, he'll have candid conversations with accomplished leaders from across the Atlanta market and beyond to explore what leadership looks like in practice, not just in theory. In the debut episode of Leadership is Everything, BJ sits down with John Corbett, CEO of SouthState Bank, to discuss the principles that transformed a small de novo institution into one of the Southeast's leading regional banks. John shares the philosophy that has guided his leadership journey: thinking big but acting small. He explains how that mindset has shaped SouthState's culture, fueled sustainable growth, and helped the organization maintain an entrepreneurial spirit even as it expanded significantly in size and scale. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why great leaders balance ambitious vision with disciplined execution How "Think Big, Act Small" became a foundational principle at SouthState Bank The leadership habits required to scale an organization without losing its culture Why maintaining a community-bank mindset can be a competitive advantage Lessons learned from leading through growth, change, and uncertainty John shares how this philosophy isn't just a slogan. It's a leadership framework that influences decision-making, employee engagement, customer relationships, and organizational culture throughout SouthState Bank. About Leadership is Everything Hosted by BJ Green, Leadership is Everything, a SouthState Bank podcast, explores the habits, disciplines, and real-world experiences of leaders who are building high-performing organizations and teams. Whether you're leading a company, a department, a project, or a community, these conversations are designed to help you become a more effective leader. Subscribe & Follow If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe and follow Leadership is Everything for monthly discussions with leaders who are making an impact across the Atlanta business community and beyond. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
