We Plan to Change
As Bob Anderson notes, change is inevitable. It’s how your organization chooses to plan for and respond to change that will determine its outcome. What steps has your credit union taken to prepare for changes in leadership, policy, and the market?
Leadership Topics: The Power of the Pause
Continuing her series on executive leadership, Alycia Meyers conveys the importance of stepping back and taking time to reflect and think before acting.
How to Build a Happy Workforce
While there is no one-size-fits-all solution to making your employees happy, Amber Overla provides some great places to start along with a few ways to show your staff they’re appreciated.
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.
Talk Is Cheap, NCUA Involvement Isn’t
NCUA is going to discuss credit union succession planning, and credit unions may come to regret it, says CUSO Mag Supervising Editor Esteban Camargo. Is NCUA involvement a good thing or will it just be one more expense line?
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.
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.
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.
Transparency and Trust Go Hand-in-Hand
A transparent organization engenders trust suggests Andrew Macmillan. What is your organization sharing with members and staff to earn their loyalty?
