Leadership is lonely—but you are not alone
When I was in command during my Air Force career, four primary responsibilities guided my daily actions: 1) execute the mission, 2) lead people, 3) manage resources, and 4) improve the unit. You don’t [...]
Defense Credit Union Council News Archives
Capital Corner: High stakes card games in Washington
There’s been an uptick in activity in Washington on issues of interest to defense credit unions, particularly the evolving use of payment system technology. Key question: how are Congress and regulators going to adapt [...]
CEO Update: Member voices are the only ones that matter
First off, thank you for your participation in industry-wide events and meetings, especially as they directly impact your ability to serve those who serve our country. As a member-based organization, the title of this article [...]
Paradoxical commandments of leadership
I recently spent some time with this year’s GAC crashers during DCUC’s annual crasher luncheon. I am always impressed with the diversity and talent each class brings from across the United States. What [...]
View From the Board: ITIN lending
ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) lending is important to credit union members, especially for those who might not have a Social Security Number but still want access to credit and financial services in the United [...]
Capital Corner: Pleasant surprises
In politics, surprises are rarely good news. But now, as 2024 starts to take shape, unexpected developments on a couple of key issues show potential to help credit unions advance our agenda on Capitol Hill. [...]
CEO Update: Next steps—the hard work begins
America’s Credit Unions held their first Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) as a merged entity. It was great to see many friends and industry colleagues who traveled across the globe to attend the conference. My [...]
Knowing what to expect and planning for the unexpected
Life can be easier when you know what to expect. A winter storm warning, a heavy traffic report, and practice tests are some examples that come to mind. In our industry, an upcoming examination should [...]
Capital Corner: A guide to 2024, Capitol Hill edition
Last month I looked ahead at 2024 from a regulator’s perspective—what can defense credit unions expect from NCUA and CFPB? This month I am going to lay out (guess) what Capitol Hill is [...]
CEO Update: The future is now!
Relax. This isn’t another article on how close science fiction books and movies got things right 30 or 40 years ago. Although many things have changed for the better or worse (as predicted), we [...]
Capital Corner: A guide to 2024, NCUA edition
At the beginning of each year, it’s tempting to do a “predictions” column, where you make a lot of educated (and uneducated) guesses about the next 12 months. And as a DC observer you [...]
CEO Update: Industry changes bring a new beginning
Given the merger of the two largest credit union trade associations, and the merger of the two largest credit union payment system providers, the credit union industry as a whole is changing. Whether we like [...]
Dead bugs, rock chips, and windshield wipers
It is January 2024 and the first of many CUInsight articles. By now, many of you are a few weeks past the enactment of your resolutions, promises, and organizational strategies for the new year. So [...]
Thoughts on planning for the New Year
The holidays are always a great time to gather and enjoy spending time with friends and family. You worked hard all year and what better way to embrace, share, and celebrate than with loved ones. [...]
NDAA on to the President’s Desk
Both the House and Senate have passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and it is on its way to the President’s Desk. We are happy to report there was no troublesome language [...]