CU Pride Strives to Increase LGBTQ Representation in the Credit Union Industry
Linda Bodie, Chief + Innovator of Element Federal Credit Union, went two decades without coming across another LGBTQ+ member in the credit union industry. Now, she’s a co-founder of CU Pride, an organization for LGBTQ+ credit union employees. Emily Claus sat down with Bodie to learn more about the organization’s creation and goals.
Trust the Future to Those Willing to Lead
With the NCUA passing a proposed rule 2-1 requiring succession planning at all federally insured credit unions, Randy Karnes shares his thoughts on what “broad discretion” actually means and what credit unions should be focusing on.
Building and Maintaining a Strong Team
Creating a well-rounded and supportive team requires more than a few ice breakers and trust-building exercises. Laura Welch-Vilker dives into the consistent effort and tactics that go into building and maintaining a team.
Executives in Leadership: Has Conflict Gotten a Bad Rap?
Continuing her series on effective leadership, Alycia Meyers covers conflict in the workplace and how contrary to popular belief, it can be a great thing for your organization—when managed correctly.
Your Vital Credit Union: Creating a Legacy Credit Union in a Fintech Marketplace
With limitless options in an ever-growing marketplace, how do you make sure your credit union is the financial institution your members turn to? Leo Vaulin discusses how your credit union can grow with your members and stay their primary financial relationship.
The Dates That Can Change Your Career
If you’re not making note of the dates that can change your career, you’re falling behind those who do. Randy Karnes shares his thoughts on how leaders identify opportunities to shine and then put the work in.
Executives on Leadership: Being a Great Coach
Continuing her series on leadership, Alycia Meyers tackles the daunting concept of coaching and how you as a supervisor can work with your employees to build a mentorship that returns as much as you invest.
Are You Going Undercover in Your Credit Union?
It’s not enough for CEOs to run their credit unions by simply looking at the data and adjusting. According to Megan Ernsberger, CEOs should be going “undercover” and listening to frontline workers to discover what’s really going on in their credit union and how they can best serve their members.
Executives on Leadership: The Power of Ownership
Continuing her series on executive leadership, Alycia Meyers shares insight on how to inspire the power of ownership within your employees and members alike.
New CU*Answers CEO Geoff Johnson Shares His Optimism for the Credit Union Industry
As he prepared to step into his new role as CEO of CU*Answers, Geoff Johnson sat down with the CUSO Magazine team to discuss the paths that led him here, his thoughts on the industry, and what he envisions for CU*Answers in the coming years.
