CUInsight Minute with Lauren Culp – September 25, 2020
Our favorites from the week in sixty seconds.
Welcome to the CUInsight Minute, sixty seconds from our Publisher & CEO Lauren Culp with our favorite reads from the week.
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The world as our school
by DEEDEE MYERS, DDJ MYERS
The best of learning involves no school at all; “the world is school enough,” says George Leonard, a Zen philosopher and expert in Aikido. Our world today is opportunistic in its learning. Yet, there are no roadmaps, no curriculum, and no solidified outcomes. The path of mastery is not a goal; it is a process, a journey, every day in the boardroom, corner office, in the back office, and on the front line. (read more)
Refi business loans in a flash
by HEATHER BOSENKO, LUCRO COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS
When interest rates drop, savvy consumers and business owners gather up their financial information and rush to refinance. Any typical refinance boom can cause stress on credit union staff, but this time it’s paired with a variety of stimulus programs that financial institutions are also responsible for facilitating. (read more)
Inclusive design: Why your most vulnerable and stressed out members should come first
by CAMERON MADILL, PIXELSPOKE
Inclusivity has always been at the core of the credit union movement. After all, credit unions came into being to serve the needs of vulnerable populations who could not otherwise get loans or open bank accounts. With a mission to better the financial lives of those underserved by traditional banking models, credit unions have long prioritized member experience over profit, resulting in a strong sense of community and lasting member loyalty. (read more)
This School Year Simply Doesn’t Work Without Meal Planning. Here Are My Favorite Easy Meals.
by JENNIFER ZYMAN, THE KITCHN
My daughter is going to school virtually this semester. Our school let families choose between virtual or in-person due to everyone’s different needs. It was a difficult decision because online learning is hard on everyone, but I wanted to see more data on everything, including the longterm effects of COVID-19 on kids since this virus is, keyword, novel. (read more)
