Sesame Street. Just saying those two words often puts a smile on many faces, even many adult faces who fondly remember one of their childhood favorite shows. Sesame Street has taught generations about letters, numbers, [...]
Strategic initiatives. Action plans. Timelines. Every credit union or community bank in some form or fashion has (or should have) a sense of what their overall focus strategy is when it comes to growth. We [...]
If you still religiously watch the Amazing Race (like I do), you probably know the Holderness Family. They’re also on TikTok. Or how about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson? He’s there too and has [...]
When working with credit union managers all across the country as part of our Transformational Leadership program, one question often arises: how can I get to the C-Suite? In other words, what is the path [...]
Being someone’s valentine is a special experience. Truffles. Fancy dinners. Those candy message hearts encouraging you to “Hug Me” or “Be Mine.” Valentine’s Day is all about spreading love. And you love your [...]
What a game, what a halftime show and what about those commercials! I’ll be honest: I watch the Super Bowl more for the commercials than for the game (even though I’m a huge [...]
A few short months ago, we lost a quintessential leader in Colin Powell. To list his accolades and accomplishments would usurp my word count allowance for this article, but a simple Google search will give [...]
Your credit union likely touts a robust lineup of products and services, but getting them into the hands of your members requires more than leads from your website. To be successful, you must engage your [...]
If done correctly, strategic planning for credit unions is a blast. It’s always great to carve out time to discuss the future and how your organization is going to accomplish its strategic initiatives. However, [...]
“The next time you are heading out the door, pause at the mirror and make sure that what you see reflects your purpose and value.” --Amy Spiegel Nothing stirs up a good fight in your [...]
At my house, the Olympics are a big deal. We never miss the opening ceremonies and for two weeks straight sports are all you see on our TV. (Not that I’m complaining!) This year, [...]
“In order to carry out a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.” - Dalai Lama Credit unions are in the midst of strategic planning season. Most executives are either preparing for an [...]
Strategic planning—now there are two words that can strike cynicism and frustration into the hearts of any bank or credit union executive. And with good reason. Financial institutions spend a great deal of time, [...]
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” - Gandalf We are officially at the halfway point of 2021 (depending on when you read this post). July [...]
We all have them from time to time: slumps. Personal slumps. Professional slumps. Emotional slumps. And if you’ve worked at a financial institution for any length of time, then you’ve certainly had a [...]
