We Grow Stronger

At Great Western Bank, __ find significance in building _ richly diverse work environment _ supports the independent initiatives __ our internal talent-base. It __ with great commitment we _ cultivated a strategy that diversity and inclusivity; resulting __ strengthened performance and a _- culture.

When we asked employees, &;_ does Diversity and Inclusion _ to you?” Kaylea Pallister, _ personal banker in Omaha, _, “To me, diversity and _ center upon the understanding __ intersectional identities and how identities shape who we and how we navigate worlds. These facets include, are not limited to, _, gender, sexuality, ability, and - class. Every person we _ ever meet has an unique set of experiences, while we each have _ lens of our own __, we can always endeavor __ be more cognizant and _ of all of the __ that compose each person to value them in entirety.”

The richness of what each of our Great __ Bank employees uniquely different, _ our teams to leverage individual abilities of others. Ledin, a Great Western _ team leader, notes, “…every _ is unique and we have differences that make __ stronger as a team. differences can be race, _, gender, socio-economic status, etc. _ diverse and inclusive workforce __ a necessity to remain _ in our globalized world.”

As we look to 2020, capturing the wide-eyed excitement __ new resolutions and reimagined , our Great Western Bank _ look to continue their on diversity and inclusion, _ from a personal and __ position. Carly Kendle, an from our Lincoln Great __ Bank office, had these _ for herself:

• Continue to educate myself __ diversity and inclusion. This being aware of any _ bias I may have, continue to analyze my personal potential assumptions and _ on people. Self-awareness brings change.
• Take time to learn different cultures, religions, backgrounds, cultural holidays.
• Mix up the people _ interact with in my and work life.
• Continue to welcome ideas _ are different from my and embrace the creativity __ my coworkers.
• Commit to continuous improvement __ myself, and be willing __ find opportunities for feedback growth.

There is tremendous power __ broadening our influences; allowing __ to communicate with, learn _, and collaborate with individuals _ from ourselves. Another Great __ Bank employee, Erin Thomas, this to share, “We play a role in _ sure everyone has a _ at the table and at the table has _ chance to give their . It is my responsibility __ give a fair and _ chance to those around __, and to continue expanding __ circle. I do not _ to be limited in __ exposure to others and circumstances and experiences.”

Fostering a diverse and _ environment does matter, and __ is an ongoing process. __ learn more about Great __ Bank’s commitment to diversity inclusion, please visit our Diversity and _ page .