New CU*Answers CEO Geoff Johnson Shares His Optimism for the Credit Union Industry

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.

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Executives on Leadership: How to Build Trust

Executives on Leadership: How to Build Trust

Alycia Meyers dives into the method behind trust and shares a few secrets from leaders on how they build trust–starting with employees.

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Executives on Leadership: Defining It for Your Organization

Executives on Leadership: Defining It for Your Organization

In the second article of her series on leadership, Alycia Meyers delves in to discover what executives think makes for a good leader at CU*Answers.

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Executives on Leadership: What Leadership Quality Is Not on the List?

Executives on Leadership: What Leadership Quality Is Not on the List?

Reflecting on the topic of great leadership qualities, Alycia Meyers shares what essential traits the CU*Answers’ Executive Team believes are often looked over.

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Takeaways from the 2021 CU*Answers Leadership Conference

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!

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What Makes Our Industry Unique: Stories from Leaders

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.

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NCUA Leadership Is In A Rut Part I

NCUA Leadership Is In A Rut Part I

Chip Filson reflects on the NCUA’s history with embracing change and new methods in necessary times and why it seems to have fallen away from that practice.

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A 50th Anniversary “Framing Story”: Tomorrow—We’ll Meet You There

A 50th Anniversary “Framing Story”: Tomorrow—We’ll Meet You There

Chip Filson shares his thoughts on the 50th anniversary of cooperative CUSO CU*Answers and the message they sent to owners.

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Eight Steps to Make Your Credit Union a Stress-Free Work Environment

Eight Steps to Make Your Credit Union a Stress-Free Work Environment

Employees are only as good as the environment in which they work. HR expert Amber Overla shares some ways to improve the work environment to get more out of your teams.

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I’m Uncomfortable and Loving It (and You Should Be Too)!

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.

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