A board chair’s effectiveness can dramatically impact an organization’s trajectory. A strong chair facilitates an environment for a CEO to maximize their potential, propelling a credit union toward achieving strategic goals at an [...]
Change is happening at an increasing rate, and for many credit unions, if they haven’t already been operating as a high-performing organization, it can be very difficult to catch up. This is leading to [...]
Thank you for tuning in to The CUInsight Network, with your host, Lauren Culp, President & CEO of CUInsight. In The CUInsight Network, we take a deeper dive with the thought leaders who support the [...]
As we prepare for a new year, understanding what drives employee burnout and how to help combat it at all levels is critical. Coming out of COVID and returning to work environments where team members [...]
A few years ago, we started working with a CEO who had only been in the role for a few years. They wanted to implement a professional development program that would thrust the organization forward, [...]
Communication, language, and linguistics styles used by women in CEO interviews have more of a chance of producing a critical assessment or unwanted outcome than those used by men. Preparing for a CEO interview is [...]
At DDJ Myers, we quantify and measure eight best-practice governance categories through a board assessment tool. Our goal is to give boards–as self-governing fiduciary bodies–an easy way to assess performance, leverage strengths, identify [...]
Signal Financial Federal Credit Union has selected Brian Daskalovitz as its new Chief Financial Officer. The selection follows an extensive nationwide search facilitated by DDJ Myers, the well-known executive search and leadership development firm. "The [...]
Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union (JDCU) has selected Larissa Thurston as its new Chief Executive Officer. She will succeed the current CEO, Mark Cochran, after his planned retirement at the end of the summer. Thurston [...]
Harborstone Credit Union has selected Jimese Harkley, JD, CCE, CUDE as its new Chief Community Engagement Officer. Harborstone’s mission is to create thriving communities and its leadership believes this new role will be pivotal [...]
Verve, A Credit Union has selected Mitch Kime as its new Chief Growth Officer. He was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known leadership development firm that offers a broad range of solutions to help clients [...]
Darlene Dumont, Ph.D., LSSBB was recently welcomed to the expanding, best-in-class team of professionals at DDJ Myers, the well-known leadership development firm and ALM First Company. She will serve as Director, Organizational Development and [...]
After serving Utah Community Credit Union (UCCU) for 28 years and dedicating over 40 years to the financial services industry, President/CEO, Bret VanAusdal is planning to retire within the next year. A nationwide search [...]
ALM First’s newest subsidiary, ALM First Executive Benefits, has selected Shirley H. McMillan as a new Director, Executive Benefits. She was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known leadership development firm that offers a broad [...]
