Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Creating a team and setting them to work is not enough to ensure its success, argues Julie Gessner. Great teams are developed by building a culture of trust and collaboration that is guided by a strong mission statement for the credit union.
Industry Veteran Linda White Transitions from CEO to Executive Director of Credit Union Women’s Leadership Alliance
After serving in the credit union industry for over 37 years, Linda White has hung up her CEO hat and now serves as Executive Director of the Credit Unions Women’s Leadership Alliance. Julie Gessner met with White to discuss her career, lessons learned, and what inspired her to work with the CUWLA.
Advocating For Choice: Private Insurance
Per the Michigan Credit Union Act, all state-charted credit unions are required to use National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) as their deposit insurance provider. Julie Gessner argues this lack of choice only hurts members in the end and encourages legislative change.
Get to Know Theresa Trimble and the Credit Union Women’s Leadership Alliance
Julie Gessner sits down with Theresa Trimble, CEO of the Federal Reserve Board FCU to discuss her credit union career, her work with the Credit Union Women’s Leadership Alliance, and what advice she has for other women in the credit union industry looking to build their careers and move into leadership positions.
The Secret to Planning a Hybrid Event
Julie Gessner sat down with friend and hybrid meeting expert Michelle Bottrall to talk about how it’s not enough to just do in-person or online-only events; you need to provide attendees with a hybrid experience.
Make Mastering a Communication Style Your New Year’s Resolution
Come January 1st, it’s normal to consider whether to commit to some New Year’s resolutions. Julie Gessner has a suggestion: master an understanding of the communications styles to improve your interactions with others.
My Sales Culture Is a Flop, What Now?
Shifting from a service culture to a sales culture at your credit union can be a tricky endeavor that often leads to confusion and hesitation. Thankfully, Julie Gessner has a guide to help make this transition beneficial and effective for everyone.
Cybersecurity: Tips from Experts
Julie Gessner interviews a panel of cybersecurity experts to get answers to some of your biggest questions and discusses what steps you can take to protect your credit union and your members.
Revival: How Investing in Education is Transforming Business for One Credit Union
Julie Gessner interviews 1st Street Credit Union President and CEO Arthur Hart on why his credit union has made staff training such an important part of their daily operations.
Beyond the Single Transaction: People Helping People
Julie Gessner makes the case for consultative services as a means to balance members’ desire for instant gratification along with great member service and connection.
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