Discovering Our Banana Skins
By Ginny Brady
Seasons of Change
With bad news all around us, and never-before-seen events like corporate stabilization hitting from every direction, it wouldn't be surprising if credit union leaders were feeling a little down.
But exemplary leadership requires that we pay attention to how we manage ourselves and shift within a changing environment. Change can be internally driven or externally forced upon us, as in the current economy. How we react to change is critically important to a successful outcome or even minimum survival.
It's FDIC Insured
Posted by Christopher Stevenson
When I was perusing Yahoo Finance yesterday, an advertisement for Bank of America caught my attention. It wasn't that the advertisement was particularly engaging or that the design was fantastic, it was a little addition to their ad that made it intriguing. Take a look.
Strong CEO, Strong Chair or ... Both?
Having two strong leaders, focused on different areas and functions of the credit union, creates more benefit for members.
Having two strong leaders, focused on different areas and functions of the credit union, creates more benefit for members.
Social Media Through the Back Door
Posted by Lisa Hochgraf
If you're feeling too old to get into the social or new media on line these days, take heart. You don't have to learn it all at once. Indeed, I'm finding out that you really can find your way on Linked In, Facebook and Flickr by dribs and drabs--by asking for help from someone who's been there, and even by accepting invitations from your elders! Consider these introductions I've had to social and new media:
Are You Really Ready for Retirement?
By Joe Tripalin
Going 'Green' Neither Corny nor Idle
By Lisa Hochgraf
Since I wrote "Going Green Promotes Positive Press and a Positive Impression," I've come across several more credit unions that impressed me with their environmentally friendly innovations.
Marv’s Legacy
When Brent Taylor, the new president/CEO of WEOKIE Credit Union, spoke at the retirement party of his predecessor, Marv Cottom, Brent said he had asked Marv what he wants his legacy to be. Marv told Brent he doesn't want a building or a conference room named after him. To Marv, people matter most. His legacy is his staff.
Shed Unneeded Board Agenda Weight
By Dan Clark
New Phishing Tactic: Don't Even Think About Opening This E-mail
By Barb Kachelski, CAE
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