Watching other humans overreact is occasionally baffling, sometimes frustrating, and often funny. As Christmas approaches, there’s plenty of overreacting to be seen on social media. Here are some of my favorite overreactions I’ve [...]
Christmas is around the corner. Have you finished all your shopping? Here are three last minute tips to keep in mind as you venture out to fight the holiday shopping crowds. 10-second rule When deciding [...]
This meeting was dead: to begin with. After all, 'twas the credit union management meeting before Christmas. Jim from HR couldn't stop thinking about the sugar cookies in the break room. Alice in Marketing hid [...]
There has been a major emphasis on making banking friendly for millennials. Of course, this is a necessity as millennials make up a larger percentage of the workforce and have different expectations for their financial [...]
How does a financial institution go about attracting a young, ambitious, socially engaged individual when “banking” isn’t exactly considered sexy? Simple. Throw an Instagram filter on it. Ok so perhaps not literally, but figuratively, [...]
Getting started Sometimes, the hardest part of networking is actually making an effort to connect. The idea of talking to people you don’t know can be slightly terrifying. Trust me, I’ve been there. [...]
We don’t always realize it, but there are various behaviors we may demonstrate at work that are actually quite destructive. As we near year’s end, it’s time to reflect on our words [...]
As 2016 draws to a close, credit unions are facing a range of concerns, from the impact of a new presidential administration to the fate of the Dodd-Frank Act. With so many surprises over the [...]
Holidays have you decking the halls while simultaneously trying to slide in under deadlines? Feeling less ho-ho-ho and more ho-hum because time seems to be ticking faster than a New Year’s Eve ball-dropping countdown? [...]
Let’s face it, credit unions should always look for better ways to capture the member’s auto loan business at the point of sale. We all know it is a very competitive landscape with [...]
The beginning of a new year is upon us and there is no better time to work on improving your leadership skills. To help you get a head start on the new year, here are [...]
Christmas is always a stressful time of year. We spend weeks planning holiday parties and dinners. Then we put undue pressure on ourselves to get the perfect gifts for our loved ones. No matter how [...]
If your credit union is anything like most businesses, fourth quarter and the holiday season mean excess! -- Excess loan demand as members scramble to borrow money for Christmas presents, holiday travel, New Year’s [...]
Recently, industry analysts have been predicting an 8-10% growth in auto loans in 2017. That should come as pretty good news for many credit unions but it makes me wonder how big of a piece [...]
It’s a busy time of year. Budget numbers to finalize. Shopping lists to check off. Holiday parties to attend. That’s why it’s so important to take time to slow down and make [...]
