3 ways to save during wedding season
Spring is here and summer is right around the corner. That’s right everyone: It’s wedding season! To some this is a dreaded side effect of their favorite time of year, but to others [...]
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4 ways to be a team player
A team should be a well-oiled machine. In order to have value, all of its parts should work well together. If you’re part of a team, here are some ways you can be at [...]
Choose a memorable brand name
Grateful Dead. It’s a weird name—maybe even a bit frightening. Love it, hate it, whatever you think of it… it’s a name that you remember. Many brands (especially credit unions), however, don’[...]
How to calm type A tendencies
I've often admired people who are flexible and laid back; who have a more carefree approach to life and live in the moment. I know I can benefit from a dose of that approach, although [...]
Don’t be creepy
Most of you likely know that I’m a social media proponent. It’s a great tool to connect with friends, family, peers, employees, clients and prospects. I’ve worked it into my day-to-day and [...]
To buy or not to buy in the month of May
Spring is a time for sunshine… and spending! Before you blow your budget read on for tips on the best and worst things to purchase in the month of May. Three things to buy Mattresses [...]
Behind a desk all day? 4 ways to stay healthy while sitting
Proper posture please Start paying closer attention to your habits and the positions you’re in throughout the day while behind your desk. Are you slouching and squinting at your screen, or sitting up with [...]
3 things I learned while teaching my kids money smarts
There is Very Little that We Truly Need My kids chide me about my old car -- a 2002 Honda CRV. Following soccer practice, my daughter asked why I don’t get a new car ([...]
Going up? What women in leadership positions in credit unions bring to the table…
According to “Women in Leadership: Obstacles and Opportunities,” a report from the Filene Research Institute, 53 percent of all credit union CEOs are female and 70 percent of CU employees in the U.S. are [...]
What else could possibly go wrong if your phones go down?
Most problems are not apparent until they happen and cause chaos. Phone systems are not immune to failure, and when they do, an emergency may quickly ensue. Some credit unions are still relying on old, [...]
4 tips when dealing with underperforming employees
Make sure they know it’s a big deal Sometimes performance is just an effort problem. Make it clear that it takes an effort to guarantee a strong performance. Hopefully this will be the push [...]
The new member service benchmark: 4 ways to be more like Amazon
Pregnant women become a magnet for unsolicited advice. When I was pregnant with my son, I received lots of tips, but one of the best was to join AmazonMom and set up a monthly subscription [...]
2017 MBL Symposium focuses on member business lending education
April 17-19 marked the 1st Annual Member Business Lending Symposium in Salt Lake City, Utah. MBL welcomed over 100 credit union member business lending and services professionals from credit unions of all asset sizes from [...]
Tips for creating the perfect job posting
When you’re on the lookout for the best candidate for your open position, it’s essential your posting stand out from the rest. Prospective hires are sifting through countless job opportunities, so consider the [...]
4 signs your boss doesn’t like you
Your job security isn’t necessarily in question just because someone at work doesn’t like you. But, it can absolutely make your work life a lot more difficult, especially when that someone is your [...]