I remember receiving the phone call that I would be managing our organization’s first non-traditional branch. The first emotion was elation; I couldn’t believe that my organization was giving me this opportunity. The second emotion was fear—what had I gotten myself into?
Read MoreSo where did this Talent 20/20 stuff come from anyway? And “why” should every employee, leader, and business owner care…TODAY? I’ve been in the credit union (CU) space for 14+ years. I’ve seen and heard entirely too little about how CUs are developing people. Prior to a couple years ago, I never heard the words succession planning mentioned in a CU.
Read MoreImagine a young woman. Let’s call her, “Sue”. Red-haired, green-eyed, maybe freckled. At 11 she loses her only family member, an older sibling, to a drug overdose. At 13 she runs away from her foster home. By the time she is 16, she struggles with addiction and lives on the streets. By her 17th birthday, Sue enrolls in a court-ordered program for at-risk youth.
Read MoreStatistics are splashed across headlines everywhere: Americans need to save more. And when you ask those who do not make saving money a priority, they use words like “daunting” and “intimidating” to explain why they have not yet begun.
Read More“There’s not enough time in the day”, a statement uttered by everyone at some time. Or how about, “I’ll get around to it when I find time”. Problem is, these statements lead to unintended consequences. Too often, we see individuals, of all ages, come through our doors seeking help and advice in the aftermath of financial turmoil.
Read MoreLet me start by saying “Thank You” to everyone that took the time to vote for me during the initial phase of the competition. I’d also like to thank my awesome team at AFCU. There is no way I would be considered for this competition without them.
Read MoreHello you wonderful readers, My heart is overwhelmed with joy to share such an impactful tool with people, both near and far—The Jar has truly changed my life and I’m excited for it to change yours as well! Although the jar concepts are basic, they are not typically emphasized. As a result, I (on behalf of Verve) created a tool to bridge this gap and, thus, enhance lives!
Read MoreSince my video was posted over a month ago, I have been overwhelmed by the response from the credit union community as well as my local community. My main focus for the last two months has been finalizing our strategic plan so that we can present our project blueprint to our board.
Read MoreThe credit union movement is host to many active concepts. Maybe you’ve heard our mantra, “people helping people?” As an industry, we breathe life back into the lungs of society. The beauty of what I’ve come to connect with is found beyond the obvious financial monuments the public generally recognizes us for.
Read MoreConducting the coaching calls with the Top 15 NTCUE applicants has been both a rewarding and an inspiring experience. Each one came to the coaching session with passion, talent, and a forward-looking sense of accomplishment.
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