Strategic planning isn’t just a day on the calendar. It’s not something to take lightly or something to do halfheartedly, either. Why? Because good bank or credit union strategic planning is like a [...]
Your enemies are at the gates. Maybe you already know that. Maybe this is old news by now. But it’s worth specifying exactly how close they are to tearing down the walls, pouring in [...]
People helping people. That’s the mantra of the credit union world, and credit unions channel that mantra into great acts of community service. But what if you’re missing those right in front of [...]
Who doesn’t love a good surf and turf meal? Probably a lot of people, but we’re not here to talk about restaurant menus. As you may know, lobsters shed their shells many times [...]
It’s nearly July, which means the summer movie season is about to explode! One of the many big blockbuster flicks releasing next month is “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning.” This movie kicks off the first [...]
You don’t have to be a news junkie to be aware of the debt ceiling crisis the United States went through in May. Again. Leaders in Washington, D.C. take us on a little [...]
If you’ve ever watched a volleyball match, you know how fast paced they are. The ball going back and forth. Precise movements. Exceptional teamwork. And while spikes are powerful, there is one position that [...]
Marketers regularly celebrate dads around Father’s Day with some great commercials. But these commercials are more than fluff pieces; they have lessons for your credit union or community bank. So, let’s look at [...]
Your credit union’s Board of Directors can either be your biggest asset or your biggest liability. But making the Board into an asset is easier said than done. Credit unions across the country struggle [...]
You’re driving down the interstate highway at 75 miles per hour trying to get home. You’re making good time, and you’ll be home soon. No, wait. You’re slowing down. You see [...]
The Beach Boys perfectly encapsulate the sound of summer. Their cheery voices, catchy doo-op tunes and fun themes make their music a perfect companion for a drive on a sunny day. In fact, their music [...]
Picture a magic show. Even the most complex acts have some variation of the “pick a card, any card” trick. The card choice might appear random, but there’s actually hidden psychology behind what cards [...]
It’s June…which means it’s officially summertime. And if you’re anything like me, you need an itinerary for your trip. A plan. Go hiking one day. Attend a musical at the local [...]
Social media is a shifty animal. It’s constantly changing. If it were in a zoo, the researchers would have no idea what to do with it. But shifty or not, your credit union or [...]
Moving forward is important, and it’s something every credit union wants to do. But it’s easy to get progress-obsessed…always looking at the next big demographic, the next campaign, the next technological development. [...]
