Top 10 leadership posts of 2021

Today’s look at the top posts from 2021 shifts our focus to leadership. We had a lot of great posts from our community this year, and leadership was obviously a main focus from our contributors. Here’s a look at the top ten leadership posts from 2021…

Your best people strategy for 2022
by JOHN PEMBROKE, CUES
It’s often said that “your people are your greatest asset.” But in fact, your greatest asset is the right people with the right resources and knowledge in the right jobs with the right goals and the right motivation… (read more)

The three Rs of executive benefits
by LIZ SANTOS, GALLAGHER
When someone references the “three Rs,” most people think of Reading, Writing, ‘Rithmetic. History buffs may recall Relief, Recovery, Reform (Roosevelt’s New Deal), and environmentalists might think Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. For me, the three Rs are Recruit, Retain, Reward—three ways that executive benefits… (read more)

5 things we hope credit unions keep doing in the new normal
by CAMERON MADILL, PIXELSPOKE
If there’s anything we’ve learned from COVID, it’s that the future is uncertain. Over the past 18 months, credit unions across the country have done an impressive job finding ways to rapidly pivot and to serve members as their communities dealt with lost jobs, lost businesses, extreme weather events… (read more)

5 reasons your talent is walking out the door
by MERIDITH ELLIOTT POWELL, MOTIONFIRST
Monday morning, I headed to one of my favorite coffee shops to meet a client for a coaching session. I parked the car, walked up to the door, and found a sign that read “Apologize for the inconvenience, but we are closed due to labor shortages today.” (read more)

5 office perks employees don’t care about
by EVELYN LONG, RENOVATED
Startup culture has driven new conversations about workplace perks across more traditional industries. Over the past decade, it’s become increasingly common to walk into the workplace and find a pool table, free snacks and even beer on tap. Do these perks really contribute to employee happiness… (read more)

What credit union leaders should learn from Simone Biles
by MARK ARNOLD, ON THE MARK STRATEGIES
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, of course, was a little different… (read more)

What has been your biggest failure?
by DENISE WYMORE, QCASH FINANCIAL CUSO
A friend of mine was recently asked that in a job interview. It caught her off guard. She said there was about 20 seconds of radio silence (yes it was a Zoom interview) and then she said “I honestly can’t think of one.” Being the smart ass I am I said “You should have said, my failure to answer this question.” (read more)

Banish this phrase from your organizational policies
by LAURIE MADDALENA, ENVISION EXCELLENCE, LLC
You know the saying, “Out with the old, in with the new.” When a new year begins, many people take the time to assess their life and create goals or intentions for having a successful year. Perhaps they attempt to purge old habits that don’t serve them and adopt better habits that will help them reach… (read more)

Will returning to the office be a jarring transition for credit union employees?
by JAY SPEIDELL, MOMENTUM
The transition to remote work has certainly been a mixed bag for credit union employees. Not commuting has been great, yet, for many, working out of a cramped apartment or balancing working with kids at home has been not so great. Sentiment towards working from home varies widely… (read more)

There’s no crying in credit unions: Five ways to help your team thrive
by TANSLEY STEARNS, CANVAS CREDIT UNION
My first CEO at my first credit union, John Normandeau, helped shape my career in many ways. He believed in me way more than I believed in myself. He identified my complimentary talents and encouraged me to be a part of his leadership team. He created space for me to explore and learn… (read more)