The latest from Jackie Brown

Sep 11, 2023 - by Jackie Brown, JB Collaborates

Generate your Genius Zone: The best way to be energized and productive at work

When was the last time you completely lost track of time at work? When were you so immersed in the activity that you felt everything else just slip away? Which ...

Jun 30, 2023 - by Jackie Brown, JB Collaborates

How to find joy in our work and why it’s so important

Credit unions are very familiar with how important employee satisfaction and engagement are to the overall strength of their organization. We hear the buzzwords, surveys gather the data, workshops and ...

Mar 15, 2023 - by Jackie Brown, JB Collaborates

The power of connecting vs selling: How networking can boost long-term loyalty

At a recent local chamber of commerce networking event, I met three people from three different financial institutions. The only remarkable thing about them? They were unremarkable. I literally had ...

Nov 29, 2022 - by Jackie Brown, JB Collaborates

Key to creativity: Embrace imposter syndrome

You know that voice in your head questioning your credibility? The one asking “who do you think you are for even trying this”? Instead of trying to silence it, give ...

Sep 12, 2022 - by Jackie Brown, JB Collaborates

Respect the(ir) process

The creative process: organic, nonlinear, unpredictable and very distinct to each person. Are you respecting that process? Providing a safe space for ideas to blossom? I’ll never forget an ...

Jun 8, 2022 - by Jackie Brown, JB Collaborates

The courage to be creative

Whether we’re talking about a workplace or a person, being creative elevates the impact we have in the world. Creativity, what some might call the intersection of imagination and ...

Mar 9, 2022 - by Jackie Brown, JB Collaborates

Identity crisis: Is your credit union losing its way?

Who am I? Many of us at some point(s) in our lives have pondered that very question. It tends to come up during big transitions or milestones. Graduating seniors ...

Jun 7, 2021 - by Jackie Brown, JB Collaborates

Need marketing ideas? Let’s get creative!

Whether you’ve worked in Marketing for 15 years or 15 months, coming up with fresh ideas on demand can be a bit overwhelming. How many different ways can we ...