The latest from Jim Bouchard

Sep 16, 2021 - by Jim Bouchard, Armstrong Speakers

6 things the best CU leaders are doing … right now!

Every catastrophe has its blessings. Leading the people we serve through the pandemic is no different. Don’t get me wrong––I want this behind us as much as anyone. ...

Mar 23, 2021 - by Jim Bouchard, Armstrong Speakers

Communication and leading change: Wah wah wah wah wah!

“Communication is the most important part of leading change.” “It’s important to communicate the importance of this change to everyone at every step.” “We’ve got to make sure ...

Aug 26, 2020 - by Jim Bouchard, Armstrong Speakers

Top leaders ALWAYS have a coach

Before I dive into the details, here are the two most compelling reasons the best leaders work with a coach: It can be lonely at the top. The best are ...

Jul 15, 2020 - by Jim Bouchard, Armstrong Speakers

You want change? Come and get some!

The only constant in life is change. That’s been said many times, many ways. Still, one of the things people are most resistant to, afraid of, and hesitant to ...

Jun 23, 2020 - by Jim Bouchard, Armstrong Speakers

Want to take care of others? Take care of yourself!

One of the struggles we’re hearing from our CU leaders, and leaders everywhere, is that this COVID thing is getting old. You’re tired of it. Me too. There ...

Apr 13, 2020 - by Jim Bouchard, Armstrong Speakers

Courage – You’ve got this!

Nelson Mandela said: “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but ...

Mar 17, 2020 - by Jim Bouchard, Armstrong Speakers

Facing coronavirus: We need YOUR leadership

There’s no way to soft-pedal it. The coronavirus is now the greatest challenge facing us––all of us today. We need your leadership. It doesn’t matter if you’...

Feb 18, 2020 - by Jim Bouchard, Armstrong Speakers

Are you a “rising” credit union leader?

The best leaders are always “rising” leaders. The best, most effective leaders are always learning, growing and looking for more ways to serve and bring value to others. They embrace ...