Now, let me turn back to my main theme today, which is fostering better communication between CSBS and state banking commissioners and the Board of Governors. Improved communication is a top priority for me for several reasons. 2/4  BIS central bankers' speeches  First, it is very much my approach to government service, and leadership in particular, to do a lot of listening.
A wise person once said that the most effective leaders do more listening than talking. When I became Kansas’ State Bank Commissioner, I started a twice-yearly series of roundtables with the chief executives of banks across the state.