What leaders learned about energy, priorities, and saying no

Jessica Hrubes

CUES

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At this year’s Women in Leadership Breakfast during CUES Symposium, one message resonated clearly: leadership effectiveness isn’t just about managing time; it’s about managing energy, priorities, and the choices leaders make every day.

In this reflection, we explore the key insights attendees walked away with, from rethinking what “balance” really means to identifying where leaders should focus their energy for the greatest impact. The article offers practical takeaways and perspectives that extend well beyond the event itself.

Read the full piece to see what stood out most and how these lessons can inform your leadership approach.

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Jessica Hrubes

CUES

Jessica Hrubes

CUES

Jessica Hrubes, CUDE is a dynamic credit union leader with more than 20 years of experience driving strategy, member engagement, and industry collaboration. As Senior Vice President of Member Relationships at CUES, she is recognized for building high-performing teams, leading national initiatives, and pioneering innovative models that strengthen the credit union movement. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with executive education from Wharton, Cornell, and Darden through CUES CEO Institute, Jessica pairs professional excellence with a deep commitment to community, having held board and leadership roles that advance equity, resilience, and women’s leadership locally and globally.