The latest from Walt Laskos

Apr 23, 2013 - by Walt Laskos, Credit Union Magazine

The Seven Ps of a Successful Social Media Strategy

by. Walt Laskos, The Laskos Group How would you define your credit union’s social media strategy? Do you even have one? I happen to monitor a number of credit ...

Mar 18, 2013 - by Walt Laskos, Credit Union Magazine

The Secret’s In the Sauce

By. Walt Laskos, CUDE, The Laskos Group I like to think that a credit union’s cooperative values and principles are akin to the “special sauce” we like to taste ...

Feb 19, 2013 - by Walt Laskos, Credit Union Magazine

Put Your Credit Union to the Ultimate Test

By. Walt Laskos Today I had another experience that proved to me once again why I love credit unions as much as I do. I called First Entertainment Credit Union ...

Jan 23, 2013 - by Walt Laskos, Credit Union Magazine

Credit Unions—Courting a Destiny of Failure

By: Walt Laskos, CUDE For some time now, I’ve had this nagging notion that all is not right in credit union land. It’s been bugging me to no ...

Dec 12, 2012 - by Walt Laskos, Credit Union Magazine

Three Ideas: A Credit Union New Year’s Resolution

by Walt Laskos, The Laskos Group It’s just a matter of days until we once again watch that sparkling crystal ball and the crowds in Times Square count down ...

Nov 16, 2012 - by Walt Laskos, Credit Union Magazine

Are You Prepared to Meet The Press?

by Walt Laskos, The Laskos Group What if your credit union experienced a data compromise affecting thousands of your members? And, just when you thought it couldn’t get any ...

Oct 15, 2012 - by Walt Laskos, Credit Union Magazine

A Credit Union Litmus Test: Do Your Members Matter Most?

by: Walt Laskos, Principal, The Laskos Group This year’s promotional message for International Credit Union Day is succinct and simple, Members Matter Most. It encapsulates the centerpiece of what ...

Sep 19, 2012 - by Walt Laskos, Credit Union Magazine

Time for a Team Tune-Up

by: Walt Laskos, Principal, The Laskos GroupHear that clunking under the hood of your car? When was the last time you had it serviced? It used to be you could ...

Walt Laskos

Editor-in-Chief
Credit Union Magazine

Web: www.cuna.org

Walt Laskos, C.U.D.E., M. Div., is editor-in-chief of CUNA’s monthly flagship publication, Credit Union Magazine. He is a DE (Development Educator) with a background spanning more than a decade of service to credit unions and cooperatives, most recently as principal of The Laskos Group, a communications and public relations practice in Temecula, California, and as Director of Public Relations for the former Western Corporate Federal Credit Union in San Dimas, California.
Walt is best known for being the architect of Operation Best Wishes—an annual award-winning credit union campaign serving the military and their families; the host and producer of numerous educational videos, podcasts and Web-TV programs; and for being a frequent contributor to news blogs and discussions advancing the heritage of credit unions and their value as financial cooperatives.
He holds a B.A. from Siena College in Loudonville, New York, and a Master of Divinity from the Washington Theological Union in Silver Spring, Maryland. He and his wife, Deborah Genovesi reside in Madison, Wisconsin.