The latest from Jill Nowacki

Jul 31, 2018 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

Mansplaining, mentoring and #MeToo

When a male colleague tells me I face some challenges that he doesn’t, but at least I have it better than his mother did, that feels a lot like ...

May 25, 2018 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

Don’t launch innovative technology; solve member problems.

As a full-time-working, sort-of-single mom, my biggest challenge is scarcity of time, so I appreciate anything that adds convenience to my life. While my increasing number of local-only, farm fresh, ...

Feb 22, 2018 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

Why is your board diversity initiative failing?

A colleague who consults with credit unions was called in to speak with a Board. She was surprised by the chosen location for the meeting: It was known for great ...

Nov 1, 2016 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

Stop being pretty good for a girl

Growing up with two older brothers and a dad who coached boys’ sports, I enjoyed a life of often being the only girl in a sea of boys. This environment ...

Aug 16, 2016 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

Challenge accepted: Ideas to add strategic planning impact

Fall is coming, bringing with it some of the year’s greatest offerings: Football season. Perfect running weather. Pumpkin-flavored everything. And credit union planning sessions. Last year, I worked alongside ...

May 2, 2016 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

It’s not a complaint. It’s advocacy!

People are vocalizing- perhaps more than ever before- a desire to see change. There is strong sentiment that we have been failed by our government, by large corporations, by organized ...

Jan 29, 2016 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

Change the product

It’s unlikely that the Broadway play Kinky Boots was written as a business guide, but if you are struggling with questions of relevance, add it to your list of ...

Nov 24, 2014 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

Credit unions need you more than you need them

This month marks the end of my thirteenth year with credit unions, and the end of my first year as a CEO. I have been deeply blessed to build a ...