How well do you manage up?
Managing up is a skill that’s not often taught; however, it’s one with a significant impact on a leader’s relationship with their boss – whether they are the ...
The latest from Deborah Mersino
The great disconnect: How role confusion and poor prioritization wreak havoc on executive teams and efficiencies
When inflation hits, expense reduction is often at the forefront. CEOs and executive teams may consider reducing headcount or choose not to replace open positions. Leaders may focus on process ...
Powerfully improving cultures by rethinking and recalibrating prioritization
Credit unions and companies across the country are intently focused on creating cultures that attract and retain employees; however, many are still missing one of the biggest causes of internal ...
Increased clarity grows CU cultures and bottom lines
Have you ever scrambled to find reading glasses before a meeting, so you can clearly see the balance sheet, net worth ratios, the latest concentration limits and/or efficiency ratios? ...
Becoming healthy organizationally in the new world of work
We’re living in “The New World of Work.” The past 18 months have fundamentally shifted our organizations and how leaders must lead. Look at recent statistics on resignations, hiring, ...
The danger of goal socialism
If you are a credit union leader, can you name your top priority right now? If someone asked your Executive Team this question, would they each give the same answer? ...
The surprising truth about executive blind spots and trust
No one likes to hear about their blind spots. We might even dismiss them – thinking they don’t have a big impact. Yet, as we all know, “Objects in the ...
Patrick Lencioni and The Six Types of Working Genius
Ever wonder why a talented team of executives can still feel like priorities and projects are not getting done fast enough? Or why a team can be giving it 100% ...