Umpqua CEO writes ‘Occupy’ book


Umpqua Bank CEO Ray Davis’ new book on leadership discusses having a conversation with ‘Occupy’ protesters.

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Umpqua Bank CEO Ray Davis’ new book on leadership discusses having a conversation with ‘Occupy’ protesters.

His book, “Leading Through Uncertainty,” was born during the Great Recession, when banks and most other business were facing very difficult times.

Though his bank was among the targets, Davis said he thought many in the movement were decent people with good motives. So he set up a meeting with two occupiers—against the advice from some others at the bank—just a day before a planned protest of Portland banks.

Read more at KGW.