Lori Smith On Leadership
The seasoned CHRO shares insights about intention, inclusion, and more from State Farm to United Way to Community First Credit Union.
The seasoned CHRO shares insights about intention, inclusion, and more from State Farm to United Way to Community First Credit Union.
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
With economic uncertainty on the horizon, credit union members are moving money into lower-term deposits and paying down debt, helping to boost margins and lower delinquency across the industry.
Leveraging cutting-edge technology, like AI automation and intelligent document processing, can streamline portfolio protection, minimize disruptions, and ensure accuracy.
A data-rich segmentation strategy and member personas have transformed everything from product design to branch operations at the Washington cooperative.
A two-pronged testing process at TruStone Financial ensures a seamless member experience as the credit union rolls out new digital tools.
Canopy Credit Union’s push to certify staff as financial coaches is part of a broader strategy to build community resilience, strengthen internal culture, and deepen member relationships.
How credit unions can detect and resolve digital friction to retain members.
Questions and recommendations to help credit unions improve the management and evaluation of their credit card portfolio.

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.