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Desert Financial and Affinity Plus have taken different paths for the same end goal: positioning emerging leaders for success.
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What’s In A Name: Director Of Organizational Change Management
Desert Financial’s Allison Worthington offers insights into how her role helps others feel like they’re a part of change, rather than feeling that change is
7 17 Steps Up To Tackle The Nation’s Mental Health Crisis
With Americans under more stress than they were before the pandemic, the Ohio-based credit union has seen a roaring response after adding mental healthcare
James McBride On Leadership
May 8, 2023
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The CEO of Lion’s Share FCU’s talks about asking questions, honing skills, and banning the “F” word.
TruWest Asked, Staff Answered
May 1, 2023
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An employee program at the Arizona cooperative solicits ideas for saving money and improving member services.
How Credit Union Of Texas Turns Jobs Into Careers
April 24, 2023
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A program at the Dallas cooperative commits time and resources to develop a deep bench of talent across all levels of management.
Credit Union Hiring Outperforms National Trends
April 17, 2023
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Hiring slowed during the pandemic, but credit union employee growth beat the national average.
The Scrum Team’s Work Makes The Dream Work
April 17, 2023
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An Agile approach to project management is driving business transformation at Grow Financial Credit Union.
Impact Strategies From March 2023
March 27, 2023
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A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
CEO Onboarding: James McBride, Lion’s Share Federal Credit Union
March 7, 2023
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Transparency, empowerment, and clarity of mission helped James McBride make the most of his first year as chief executive.
Exit Interview: Maurice Smith, Local Government FCU
March 7, 2023
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A half-century of service hasn’t come completely to an end for this pioneer of credit union innovation and diversity.
Support For Women Leaders In The Badger State
March 6, 2023
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A one-day live summit and periodic virtual sessions are empowering women and ensuring their future in the movement.
What’s In A Name: Chief Data And Planning Officer
March 6, 2023
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Matthew Reidy helps Sandia Laboratory FCU leverage the power of data to increase innovation and member value.
James McBride On Leadership
The CEO of Lion’s Share FCU’s talks about asking questions, honing skills, and banning the “F” word.
TruWest Asked, Staff Answered
An employee program at the Arizona cooperative solicits ideas for saving money and improving member services.
How Credit Union Of Texas Turns Jobs Into Careers
A program at the Dallas cooperative commits time and resources to develop a deep bench of talent across all levels of management.
Credit Union Hiring Outperforms National Trends
Hiring slowed during the pandemic, but credit union employee growth beat the national average.
The Scrum Team’s Work Makes The Dream Work
An Agile approach to project management is driving business transformation at Grow Financial Credit Union.
Impact Strategies From March 2023
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
CEO Onboarding: James McBride, Lion’s Share Federal Credit Union
Transparency, empowerment, and clarity of mission helped James McBride make the most of his first year as chief executive.
Exit Interview: Maurice Smith, Local Government FCU
A half-century of service hasn’t come completely to an end for this pioneer of credit union innovation and diversity.
Support For Women Leaders In The Badger State
A one-day live summit and periodic virtual sessions are empowering women and ensuring their future in the movement.
What’s In A Name: Chief Data And Planning Officer
Matthew Reidy helps Sandia Laboratory FCU leverage the power of data to increase innovation and member value.
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5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
Tony Waltrich
The U.S. economy is throwing up mixed signals, but America’s credit unions are delivering value and, in turn, enjoying deeper relationships, higher originations, and a stronger bottom line.
Vantage West Turns A Good Problem Into Great Recognition
Savana Morie
Discover how two employee awards honor the Arizona credit union’s commitment to a team-first culture while boosting employee engagement and workplace culture.
AI Is Rewriting The Economics Of Banking
Callahan & Associates
AI is removing friction from financial decisions, giving consumers more control over their money and forcing banks and credit unions to compete on real value.
How 2 Marketing Teams Organize For Impact
Aaron Passman
The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.
Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.
Aaron Passman
NOLA Firemen’s FCU helps members qualify for a mortgage in a state where poverty is high and insurance premiums are keeping many would-be borrowers out of a home.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
What Credit Unions Can Learn From Mamdani’s Campaign
Alix Patterson
Don’t stop reading because you think this is a love letter to Zohran Mamdani. It’s not about politics; it’s about connection and authenticity. His people-first campaign offers four lessons for credit unions on speaking with purpose and being heard.
Member Experience Is Everything
Aaron Passman
Explore best practices to streamline service, inspire leadership engagement, and improve the member experience.
2 Hot Takes On Member Growth
Rebecca Wessler
Member growth is slowing. What can credit unions do about it? Callahan experts explore how purpose and financial wellbeing might be the key to sustainable member growth.
How Credit Unions Can Compete Through Omnichannel Member Experiences
Callahan & Associates
Futureproof your credit union. Learn how ASAPP Financial Technology’s bank.io OXP | Omnichannel Experience Platform supports credit unions as they compete against direct-to-consumer fintechs.