8 Advantages of Introverts
By Matt Monge In this post, we talked about how introverts sometimes get a bad rap, particularly in the workplace. I think we should take it a step further though. I think a strong case [...]
Posts Tagged ‘culture’
5 Pieces of Passive Organizational Culture
By Matt Monge The primary purpose of employees in a passive culture is to please the people to whom they report so as to protect their position from any potential peril. (sorry–did it again, [...]
Workplace Professionalism vs Apparel Anarchy
By. Matt Monge Does wearing a tie, in and of itself, make someone more professional? If I weren’t such a nerd about workplace stuff, I’d be wondering where the heck this idea came [...]
5 Credit Union Culture Myths
By. Matt Monge, Mazuma Credit Union & The Mojo Company Mr. Rogers was a former Navy Seal. Gum takes seven years to digest. Refrigerating batteries makes them last longer. Facebook is going to start charging [...]
The Board and Organizational Culture
by Les Wallace, Ph.D At what level should directors be involved in developing employee engagement? We are taught as board members to stay focused on policy and strategy governance and not stray below the [...]
4 Components of a Constructive Culture
By Matt Monge A constructive culture is one within which people are encouraged to collaborate and connect with others, as well as approach their work, in ways that are conducive to them meeting their higher-order [...]
16 Questions Leaders Should Ask Themselves
By. Matt Monge Just between you and the mirror… 1. Are you more motivated mostly by the drive to capture success or by a desire to serve others? 2. Do you use your grasp of [...]
20 Things Leaders Should Say More
By. Matt Monge It’s not always some big, flowery, masterfully delivered declaration that teams need to hear from their leaders. Often it’s the little things–small phrases or statements that can change the [...]
The Old Branding Bait n’ Switch
By Deb Schaffer Ever been the victim of a “bait and switch”? See an ad for something at a great price, almost too good to be true. You go to the store, or website…and [...]
Focus on Members’ Lifestyle Needs, Not Cultural Differences
Offering bilingual service and attractive programs can set your CU apart from competitors. In 2004, Great Basin Federal Credit Union of Reno, Nev., recognized how fast the Hispanic population was growing in Washoe County. Some [...]
A Culture of Good
By. Matt Monge In her post titled What’s Keeping Your Company Culture Intact and Thriving?, Laura McKnight suggests that organizations should “[make] the most of your employees’ desire to do good.” Comments like that [...]
The Future of Online Banking: A Culture of Change
In episode four of this multi-part series on the future on online banking, author Tim Bunch shows retail financial institutions the right — and wrong — ways to manage the never-ending cycle of change required in this [...]
Habitats for Humans
By Matt Monge It’s critical that we see organizations as habitats for human beings. It was while reading Parker Palmer’s The Courage to Teach that I stumbled across the preceding statement. That idea, [...]
Courting Boomer Generation Members: A Key Business Growth Strategy
By John A. Vardallas Who has more than 160 million legs and the power to change American culture? The Baby Boomers, that’s who! Almost eighty million strong, the Boomers (born between 1945-65) are the [...]
CU Jedi Episode I: What Credit Union Leaders Can Learn from Obi-Wan Kenobi
by Devin Selte For those of you that know me, my loves in life are my family, credit unions, hockey, and Star Wars. And I love to blog about them all. Inspired by Bo McDonald’[...]