Mark Burgess On Leadership
Observational and listening skills honed through bird watching have helped the CEO of Credit Union 1 connect with people as well.
Observational and listening skills honed through bird watching have helped the CEO of Credit Union 1 connect with people as well.
After 25 years at FirstLight FCU, Margie Salazar has taken over the corner office. Now, she’s sharing her take on leadership, culture, and community.
The CEO of Lion’s Share FCU’s talks about asking questions, honing skills, and banning the “F” word.
Business and community development have transformed this new CEO into a listening leader.
Bob Falk joined Purdue Federal Credit Union ($1.8B, West Lafayette, IN) in August 2002 as the vice president of lending at what was then Purdue Employees FCU. He took the helm in 2008 and since then, the cooperative has rebranded, tripled in assets, doubled in staff size, and grown membership from 57,000 to more than
The CEO of Idaho Central Credit Union, one of the fastest-growing credit unions in the country, shares insights on leading through change and planning for the future.
As the head of the Credit Union League of Connecticut, Bruce Adams helps credit unions balance priorities and staff members achieve their potential.
The veteran CEO guides DEI at a billion-dollar credit union.
The CEO of Leominster Credit Union talks about her first six months on the job and how her background in HR influences her management style.
The leader of Element FCU reflects on the CEO journey in these times of COVID-19.

Four executives share how they are skilling up and soothing nerves as they navigate the AI revolution in real time.

The future of leadership starts now. This week, CreditUnions.com is diving into the strategies shaping tomorrow’s talent: from a bold overhaul of succession planning to how credit unions are tackling the AI skills gap.

Assessing skills gaps among leaders and providing time to complete training are major hurdles today, but strong leadership development strategies are essential in building a future-ready credit union.

A report from Quantum Governance reveals a gap between board recruitment priorities and the most valuable skills in governance.

Fair, transparent succession helps credit unions strengthen board effectiveness, align leadership with strategy, and safeguard member value.

The California cooperative moves beyond the 9-box to identify skills, gaps, and opportunities to prepare leaders for what’s next.

The right tools and consistent approach make succession planning simpler for credit union leaders and board members.

CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.

A national leader in urban agriculture shows how front-line insights drive real local impact — and why credit union branches are perfectly positioned to do the same.

Kirtland Credit Union’s five-tiered scoring system and rigorous approval process might look like red tape, but it’s streamlining resource allocation and improving efficiency for credit union for growth.