Takeaways from the 2021 CU*Answers Leadership Conference
CU*Answers held its Annual Leadership Conference discussing the future of the industry and of CU*Answers as it moves forward into 2022. Check out the key takeaways from each section of the event!
What Makes Our Industry Unique: Stories from Leaders
Reflecting on fifteen years working for a CUSO, Alycia Meyers shares her own perspective and the perspectives of four credit union leaders on what makes credit unions and our industry so unique.
Our Member Economy Creates Abundance
CU*South CEO, Leo Vaulin, contemplates the concept of abundance in the credit union industry, and how credit unions should be reaching out to communities and members.
Growth: How Does It Serve Our Current Membership?
Cumberland County Federal Credit Union CFO Ryan Grund debates the purpose of growth and who it is intended to serve: the management team or the members.
I’m Uncomfortable and Loving It (and You Should Be Too)!
Stepping outside our comfort zones can be, well, uncomfortable. But staying in them, John Beauchamp argues, is even worse and will prevent your credit union from growing and learning.
Four Steps to Better Governance
Former credit union CEO and current consultant Steve Winninger shares four steps for boards of directors and their CEOs to lay the framework for successful operations.
When Vision is Lost: Difficile Est Bonum Esse
As we celebrate this holiday season, Chip Filson reminds us that doing good is very hard, but ultimately worth it. Sustained vision is difficult to maintain, but it’s not impossible and we have an obligation to our founding principles to fight for that vision.
Crafting Approaches to How You Delegate is the Key to How You Respond to Your Board
Randy Karnes discusses how leaders can use their approach to delegating to assist in reporting to their boards and breaks down his personal formula.
Leadership Is Influence, Not Mandate
CU*Answers CEO Randy Karnes explains why relying on formal powers is not the mark of a good leader. Rather, true leadership comes from investing in others’ agendas and inspiring them to achieve more.
Takeaways from the 2020 CU*Answers CEO Strategies Week
Credit union CEOs from around the country converged digitally on Grand Rapids for CU*Answers’ 2020 CEO Strategies Week. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo gives a recap of the events.
