Amanda Garabedian On Leadership
The CEO of Adventure Credit Union shares tips to maintain credibility amid rapid executive turnover and organizational change.
The CEO of Adventure Credit Union shares tips to maintain credibility amid rapid executive turnover and organizational change.
A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.
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.
The California cooperative moves beyond the 9-box to identify skills, gaps, and opportunities to prepare leaders for what’s next.
From the boardroom to the branch floor, credit union leaders share thoughts on being different, embracing challenges, keeping mission top of mind, and more.
Discover how two employee awards honor the Arizona credit union’s commitment to a team-first culture while boosting employee engagement and workplace culture.
Credit unions improve the member experience through training, bilingual service, and bold branch strategies. Explore three stories that show what it takes to connect.
The California cooperative turned a call center crisis into a success story — starting with cutting the average wait time from 45 minutes to three.
From classrooms to credit unions, Brent Rempe’s approach as CEO at First Alliance Credit Union blends education, service, and purpose-driven leadership.
The Virginia-based institution hopes an emerging leaders program will help create a strong internal leadership pipeline. Its second cohort began its training in July.

Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.

St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.

Traditional risk tools alone aren’t enough. Portfolio protection must evolve to meet members within the lending experience itself.

The Ohio cooperative is refining the role of its foundation to clarify what belongs within the credit union and what belongs under its charitable arm, strengthening focus and long term strategy for both.

The credit union migrated its on-premises contact center and implemented workforce management software to maximize efficiency, minimize costs, and provide a better member experience.

A new approach to vehicle affordability for credit unions.

Youth banking programs, in-school branches, and a warm handoff to adulthood builds habits and relationships that last well beyond graduation.

Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.