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.
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.
How exiting non-core business lines has helped UFCU sharpen its edge in consumer banking and build a future-ready organization.
SF Fire Credit Union’s head of marketing shares how embracing the credit union’s history as a SEG for firefighters supports growth and brand awareness in a competitive market.
Ignoring the financial needs of small and medium-sized businesses could mean ignoring the needs of your communities

As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.

How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.

As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.

Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.

What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.

Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.

CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.

By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.

AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, and real world decision making.