As I write this, I’m sitting in New Orleans near the banks of the Mississippi River, banks that Hurricane Barry recently threatened to overflow. Fortunately, the Big Easy didn’t experience a catastrophic storm [...]
When you think of an ad for a financial institution, what immediately comes to mind? There is the woman who dangles keys outside the car window. That’s perfectly natural… sigh… when we get a [...]
Sometimes you just have to swing the bat. This was a phrase my old boss would say. This was just one of many that were just as amusing, give or take a laugh or two. [...]
The word “meeting” might as well be a four-letter word. Come on… admit it. If you’re like us, you’ve at least uttered a four-letter word (or two, three or four) when you get [...]
“When the rate of change outside is more than what is inside, be sure that the end is near.” Even though this cautionary quote from Azim Premji wasn’t initially meant for one of America’[...]
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with the CEO of a $20 million credit union. After learning about the results they’re seeing, I exclaimed, “You’re doing some amazing things for a credit [...]
The sounds of these words always bring me peace. Almost a type of serenity. And, at the same time, overwhelming feelings of excitement and hope because of the opportunity that comes with embracing change. Those [...]
I’m not a zealot when it comes to video games. There’s only one game that I play on my son’s Xbox, and that’s FIFA 18 (soccer). Most often, I’m playing [...]
While some might consider it the “chick flick” of books, this month’s selection for #TeamYMC’s Level Up Book Club contained more than a few smack-you-in-the-face points that every leader should take to heart. “[...]
There’s a saying that goes “It seems too good to be true.” For years, Facebook has been a leading force in social media tech. However, a recent research from eMarketer has everyone wondering, “What’[...]
When I encounter resistance during a strategic planning session with a credit union, I know it’s time to pause, regroup, and gain perspective. Resistance rarely happens because the board and leadership team don’t [...]
At the time of writing, we have 23 Democratic presidential candidates who want to unseat President Donald Trump. Now… name five of them. How’d you do? Did you struggle like most Americans? Of those [...]
I love automation and streamlining and efficiencies and…well, I could go on and on. Anyone who knows me knows this is true. Oh, and I love commas. But that’s a whole different topic. [...]
Three simple words, three simple actions, one game changer. I recently read the book “Pause Breathe Smile” by Gary Gach. The core focus of the book deals with intentionality. To stop and focus, even just [...]
“They are a generation of coddled infants who developed into demanding tyrants.” This quote sounds a lot like the statements I hear veteran board members make about “those damn millennials.” While the line certainly seems [...]
