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5 Valuable Governance Guidelines To Adopt Today
Constructive action and positive impact are the product of a board engaged in servant leadership — the true calling of a Class A board.
8 Steps For Building A Purpose-Driven Growth Strategy
A well-defined purpose drives member and employee engagement, which in turn drives sustainable growth.
4 Takeaways From Day 1 Of The 2023 CUNA GAC
February 28, 2023
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The battle for fee income, the crucial role of impact, and more were all highlights of the first day’s sessions in Washington.
Leveraging your Budgeting and Planning Processes to Optimize Performance in Today’s Environment
February 13, 2023
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As Credit Unions plan for 2023, 2024 and beyond, they are trying to figure out how to optimize performance in the face of uncertain times. Will interest rates continue to rise or will rates actually start to level off and maybe even decline, will the tight labor market and rising labor costs continue to push
CEO Onboarding: Laurie Butz, Capital Credit Union
January 23, 2023
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Listen before acting, and honor the past while embracing the future — words of wisdom to help a new chief executive settle into the role.
An Educated Board Tops Priorities For The Summit In 2023
December 12, 2022
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A Callahan survey finds staffing, efficiency, and measuring impact are favored initiatives for the year ahead.
Unitus Spreads Out, Employees Get Comfortable
November 28, 2022
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The Oregon cooperative is creating a network of nerve centers to empower collaboration, create efficiencies, and reduce commutes.
The Rise Of The Chief Of Staff
November 9, 2022
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Leadership support at the executive level is popping up on org charts and growing in popularity among large organizations, even credit unions. TDECU’s new chief of staff shares her experiences, career path, and advice for doing the job.
Whitney Anderson-Harrell On Leadership
November 9, 2022
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Business and community development have transformed this new CEO into a listening leader.
Why Did BCU Reduce Fees And Form A Financial Wellbeing CUSO?
November 7, 2022
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A shift toward a purpose-driven mindset has helped the Illinois cooperative drive sustainable growth while expanding operations.
Exit Interview: Benson Porter, BECU
November 7, 2022
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Even after retirement, this longtime credit union executive plans to continue advocating for the industry.
Exit Interview: Michael Poulos, Michigan First Credit Union
October 24, 2022
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After three decades of building positive impact on members’ lives, the CEO leaves his cooperative in trusted hands.
4 Takeaways From Day 1 Of The 2023 CUNA GAC
The battle for fee income, the crucial role of impact, and more were all highlights of the first day’s sessions in Washington.
Leveraging your Budgeting and Planning Processes to Optimize Performance in Today’s Environment
As Credit Unions plan for 2023, 2024 and beyond, they are trying to figure out how to optimize performance in the face of uncertain times. ...
CEO Onboarding: Laurie Butz, Capital Credit Union
Listen before acting, and honor the past while embracing the future — words of wisdom to help a new chief executive settle into the role.
An Educated Board Tops Priorities For The Summit In 2023
A Callahan survey finds staffing, efficiency, and measuring impact are favored initiatives for the year ahead.
Unitus Spreads Out, Employees Get Comfortable
The Oregon cooperative is creating a network of nerve centers to empower collaboration, create efficiencies, and reduce commutes.
The Rise Of The Chief Of Staff
Leadership support at the executive level is popping up on org charts and growing in popularity among large organizations, even credit unions. TDECU’s new chief ...
Whitney Anderson-Harrell On Leadership
Business and community development have transformed this new CEO into a listening leader.
Why Did BCU Reduce Fees And Form A Financial Wellbeing CUSO?
A shift toward a purpose-driven mindset has helped the Illinois cooperative drive sustainable growth while expanding operations.
Exit Interview: Benson Porter, BECU
Even after retirement, this longtime credit union executive plans to continue advocating for the industry.
Exit Interview: Michael Poulos, Michigan First Credit Union
After three decades of building positive impact on members’ lives, the CEO leaves his cooperative in trusted hands.
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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.
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Fair, transparent succession helps credit unions strengthen board effectiveness, align leadership with strategy, and safeguard member value.
How Patelco Credit Union Simplified Succession Planning
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The California cooperative moves beyond the 9-box to identify skills, gaps, and opportunities to prepare leaders for what’s next.
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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.