Kathy Martin On Leadership
The senior vice president at Directions Credit Union discusses strategies for developing new managers and challenging senior executives to think differently in the face of disruptive change.
The senior vice president at Directions Credit Union discusses strategies for developing new managers and challenging senior executives to think differently in the face of disruptive change.
A new approach to the credit union basics of people and finance helped this West Virginia cooperative turn six-figure losses into seven-figure gains.
Targeted promotions generate enough volume to make up for the smaller margin on home equity lines at SECU of Maryland.
The inability to properly measure, manage, and predict risk appropriately has been the ruin of many a lender.
While the new administration and Congress could change the CFPB, the bureau’s rules remain in effect and should be the subject of careful compliance.
Credit Union of Southern California moved to a centralized lending environment in summer 2016. Here’s how the credit union built its team and adjusted policies.
Non-member deposits join indirect lending, MBLs, and loan participations as liquidity strategies.
There’s help out there for ensuring QC happens among people and processes.
Expand your payment channels, conduct a “user journey” audit, and partner with experienced, trusted providers.
Lending activity remained strong and investment balances declined.

Longer onboarding, focus groups, and peer leadership help Community First retain strong employees year after year.

Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn front-line fixes into bottom-line wins.

Delivering human-centered service in a digital world is no longer a luxury for credit union contact centers — it’s a necessity.
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.

When money stops making sense, people suffer a crisis of financial confidence. Now’s the time to reconnect with members to help them establish long-term stability.

From the teller line to the corner office, CEO Cheryl Sio’s story spans five decades of industry transformation and enduring leadership lessons.

Structured protection strategies provide potentially higher long-term total returns than bonds while muting the volatility and downside risk traditionally associated with equities.

The CEO of Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union highlights how active listening and lessons from the basket ball court shape a culture of inclusive banking that serves members and employees.

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