Too Small to Survive and Too Big to Fail

Too Small to Survive and Too Big to Fail

Michigan Legacy Credit Union CEO Carma Peters strives to break down the double standards between credit unions deemed too small to survive and those too big to fail along with discrediting the idea that any credit union under $250 million is doomed to merge or disappear.

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Being a Good Leader: A Contrarian’s Perspective

Being a Good Leader: A Contrarian’s Perspective

Notre Dame Federal Credit Union CEO Thomas Gryp analyzes the path to be a good leader and discusses why the most traditional routes may in fact hurt your leadership abilities.

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Takeaways from the CU*Answers CEO Strategies Week

Takeaways from the CU*Answers CEO Strategies Week

Credit union CEOs from around the country converged on Grand Rapids for CU*Answers’ 2019 CEO Strategies Week. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo gives a thrilling recap of the events.

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The Entrepreneurs: Attracting the Next Cohort of Credit Union Leaders

The Entrepreneurs: Attracting the Next Cohort of Credit Union Leaders

Renewing credit union membership with younger generations is important, but so is renewing leadership with young entrepreneurs. Chip Filson discusses the need for more encouragement of young leaders and for the NCUA to loosen the barriers to new credit unions.

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Why Do Today’s Credit Union Thought Leadership Topics Create Doubt About the Future?

Why Do Today’s Credit Union Thought Leadership Topics Create Doubt About the Future?

Are today’s credit union thought leaders helping or hurting the industry they hope to inspire? Randy Karnes addresses the risk of piling on expectations and best practices on credit unions, and the anxiety it might be creating.

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Credit Unions: the Fight to Stay Relevant

Credit Unions: the Fight to Stay Relevant

As Money 20/20 takes off in Las Vegas this weekend, NACUSO’s Denise Wymore preps to moderate a debate between CU*Answers CEO, Randy Karnes, and Sarah Snell Cooke, of Cooke Consulting Solutions.

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Success by Sharing

Success by Sharing

Sharing is the name of the game when it comes to credit unions. So how did two credit unions find new ways to share and cut costs? Ed Jesionowski tells all.

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Consulted Out of Relevance

Consulted Out of Relevance

When does it make sense to seek the assistance of a consultant? ATL FCU President/CEO Robert Shane gives his thoughts on where credit unions might be going wrong when dealing with consultants, and how they can maximize their return when a consultant is needed.

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Takeaways from the 2019 CU*Answers Leadership Conference

Takeaways from the 2019 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 2020. Check out the key takeaways from each section of the event!

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Store Days Keep CU*Answers Team Focused on Internet Retailing

Store Days Keep CU*Answers Team Focused on Internet Retailing

The continuous improvement focus of Store Days improves the documentation and information sharing for CU*Answers clients. Additionally, concentrating on the quality and centralizing of resources into the store assists in the knowledge sharing of CU*Answers staff.

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