Whitney Anderson-Harrell On Leadership
Business and community development have transformed this new CEO into a listening leader.
Business and community development have transformed this new CEO into a listening leader.
Credit unions are entering the incubator space to tap into the innovative mindset of local entrepreneurs.
A shift toward a purpose-driven mindset has helped the Illinois cooperative drive sustainable growth while expanding operations.
Credit unions must offer ample opportunity for members to engage with the products and services offered, enabling, supporting, and sustaining a consistent pattern of satisfactory member experiences that build loyalty no matter where members interact.
Even after retirement, this longtime credit union executive plans to continue advocating for the industry.
Record inflation has contributed to a surge in credit card spending, reversing a trend noted early in the pandemic.
A look back at the Great Recession and subsequent industry performance offers an understanding of risks and opportunities in the current economic climate.
Having the option to choose the product, service, or offering that fits their needs at a particular time makes members feel more in control.
Ent Credit Union has invested in technology and personnel to create a multidisciplinary experience design team that takes a human-centric approach to serving members’ needs.
Potential is at an all-time high for exceeding member expectations and delivering quality service.

Coastal Credit Union evaluates fintech through the lens of member value, strategic growth, and organizational readiness to implement new ideas.

Credit unions are making decisions about where to build, invest, and partner as they balance today’s priorities with tomorrow’s opportunities.

Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.

Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.

The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.

The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.

McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.

The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.

The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.

Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.