Leaders
A Call to Serve – Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s Words
By admin at February 7, 2012 | 4:59 pm | 0 Comment
Credit unions that deliver exceptional rates, customer service and ease-of-use applications will have the unique opportunity to grow exponentially and should the heed the call of their members, so senior executives really need to listen to them. By W.B. King I can’t recall whether it was the convenience of his last name or the intriguing cover art, but the first more...
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Virtually Wonderful – How One Credit Union Closed All Branches and Created a Win for the Credit Union, and its Members
By admin at February 7, 2012 | 4:37 pm | 1 Comments
By Laura Enock How does a credit union transition from 12 branches across the country to no branches at all? What was the reaction of members––mostly women in their 40s and older––who were not exactly prime candidates for a virtual credit union? What did they lose in the process? And, most importantly, was it the right decision? To find out, we more...
‘Ask Emily’ – CUB’s Newest Contributor, Emily Hollis, to explore many topics
By admin at February 1, 2012 | 9:51 pm | 0 Comment
By Joyce Moed As Credit Union Business magazine’s newest contributor, Emily Hollis, CFA, has a lot to offer readers. Hollis is a principal of ALM First Financial Advisors LLC, and has served in the role since the company was established in 1995. Under Hollis’ leadership, ALM has steadily grown to a client base of more than 150 financial institutions more...
The Window Is Open
By admin at November 10, 2011 | 4:30 pm | 0 Comment
A groundswell of Opportunity exists for Credit Unions PSCU Financial Services’ new president offers credit unions advice based on the current marketplace. By Joyce Moed, Editor Mike Kelly, PSCU Financial Services’ new president and CEO, said he feels blessed to be part of the PSCU family. Kelly joined PSCU Financial Services after having served as general more...
Knowledge Is Power
By admin at October 21, 2011 | 1:37 pm | 0 Comment
Ask the Right Questions, Listen to the Answers FIS executive Pat Valentino shares tips on how to make your credit union more relevant. By Joyce Moed, Editor As senior vice president and general manager for FIS’ Real Time Solutions Division and with more than 35 years of banking and technology experience in financial institutions, Patricia Valentino is well more...
What’s Your Personal Leadership IQ? Lead From The Inside Out
By admin at September 23, 2011 | 9:00 am | 1 Comments
This quiz may help you decide if you are succeeding in leading yourself. By Joelle Jay, Ph.D. As a leader, you likely know how to lead your company or department. But how are you doing in terms of your personal leadership? If you’re wondering what personal leadership is, here’s a definition. Personal leadership is the leadership of the self. It is the ability to more...
Leaders Wanted – 8 Tips for Succession Planning
By admin at September 20, 2011 | 9:00 am | 1 Comments
It is vital to plan for the continuation of your organization. By Holly Herman Succession planning has been a topic of much discussion throughout the past several years in credit unions. It’s important, and some would say vital, to the continuation of the organization. Not only is it critical for the CEO, but also for all leadership positions in the more...
Stuck in the Middle? – How Today’s Managers Can Avoid Stress and Burnout
By admin at September 15, 2011 | 2:17 pm | 0 Comment
Here are 8 management strategies that can help you be a success to your employees and the company By Dr. Rhonda Savage Are you waking up at night with workplace scenarios playing through your head? These are tough times, but there are definitely ways to cope. What will give you the cutting edge? Leadership laced with humor, sensitivity and a great more...
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How to Say ‘No’ – A Guide on Saying it Effectively
By admin at June 7, 2011 | 2:05 pm | 1 Comments
Remember, saying no doesn’t have to create bad feelings if you show a little empathy. Follow these simple tips and you might just get a little less resistance from people. By Carl Van We all have to say “no” at times. Some people find it easier than others. What is interesting is that almost all of us struggle with the right way to say it. People who hate more...
Reflecting on the Past Technology’s Impact on Communication
By admin at June 7, 2011 | 1:20 pm | 0 Comment
It still remains important to communicate to your important publics, whether by using the newest technology, or the old-fashioned paper and pen. By Andrew S. Edson With technological changes literally whirring by in the communications milieu–i.e. witness podcasts, blogs–as newspaper circulation and classified advertising sinks to new levels, perhaps it’s time more...
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