The latest from Jill Nowacki

Sep 3, 2014 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

System evolution must occur through the eyes of the member

The 80th anniversary of the Federal Credit Union Act was commemorated this year. In a fast-changing world where few institutions remain stable for a full century, it is no surprise ...

May 21, 2014 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

The best advice ever?

Just after being named a first-time CEO, I was in a conversation with one board member who observed that as leaders we all have egos and there are times when ...

Feb 25, 2014 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

What the marathon taught me

At the age of 30, I had earned a graduate degree, mourned the passing of my mother, took on a stable career as a credit union VP, and generally felt ...

Aug 8, 2013 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

Maybe I’m not the one for you

Humans want to find their niche. Over a lifetime, people choose partners, careers, locations, and brands that move them closer to the place that truly defines them. This constant evaluation ...

May 8, 2013 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

5 thoughts about career development conversations

Like many Gen Y (or cusp of Gen Y, as the case may be) employees, I entered the workforce looking for my next step. I distinctly remember asserting that I ...

Feb 8, 2013 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

Standing out in the financial crowd

By. Jill Nowacki, Maps Federal Credit Union Some time ago, my CFO and I realized that if we agree on a new idea, it is likely something that will move ...

Oct 5, 2012 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

Invest in the community rather than media

by: Jill Nowacki, Vice President of Development, Maps Credit UnionIn the past two years at Maps Credit Union, we have stopped almost all paid advertising. Instead, we work with local ...

Jul 27, 2012 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

Message for credit unions: “Don’t be tired”

by: Jill Nowacki, VP Development, Maps Credit UnionLast week I was in Gdansk, Poland, for the World Credit Union Conference and I learned a new expression from Afghanistan. “Don&...