The latest from Anthony Demangone

- by Anthony Demangone, NAFCU

Will our wine be worth drinking?

A few years ago, I was in the wine country of California. It was an eye-opener. Not only were the vistas breathtaking, but it was fun to learn about a ...

- by Anthony Demangone, NAFCU

…You might be a manager

Growing up in rural Pennsylvania, I always enjoyed Jeff Foxworthy’s comedy routines. Especially the “you might be a redneck” bits.  Sure, they sometimes hit a bit close to home, ...

- by Anthony Demangone, NAFCU

Micromanaging…or is it attention to detail?

The micro-manager.  Ugh.  It is a label that no manager wants on his or her back.  But managers need some details about what is happening on the ground. How does ...

- by Anthony Demangone, NAFCU

7 compliance rules for non-compliance managers

Compliance.  Auditors.  Regulations.  Examiners.  These words lead to audible groans, gasps, and the shaking of heads or fists.  All too often, I’ve spoken to a credit union group only ...

- by Anthony Demangone, NAFCU

Do you really want it?

About three years ago, a friend sent me a YouTube video. It blew my mind.  There are a number of versions out there. If you are into sports or working ...

- by Anthony Demangone, NAFCU

Twenty years late: Thank you…

Again, you can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. ...

- by Anthony Demangone, NAFCU

The power of negative self-audits

Self-audits are wonderful.  Review a list of things you should be doing, and see where you come up short. But I really like negative self-audits.  These are things you should ...

- by Anthony Demangone, NAFCU

Wait…that’s not what I meant…

I still want to slap my forehead when I think about it. A colleague was preparing a report for NAFCU’s board of directors. I emailed him to see when ...