Credit unions have always epitomized the spirit of collaboration. Sharing tips and tricks, best practices, aggregating volumes to shared vendors, are all hallmarks of the U.S. credit union industry. But there is a recently [...]
Once upon a time, in the kingdom of URL, there lived two identical twin Online Marketing Managers. They managed two of the king’s banking websites which were the same in every way: They looked [...]
Christmas is a time for giving and for showing your loved ones what they mean to you. It isn’t about how much you spend or if you give (or receive) the latest gadget on [...]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but the holiday season is often the least professionally productive. Your employees are preparing for guests at home, planning holiday meals, and shopping for the perfect [...]
In what seems to be (for better or worse) a growing Thanksgiving tradition, consumers are gobbling down their turkey and dressing faster and faster in order to hit Black Friday sales sooner and sooner. And [...]
For many employees, the approaching holiday season means parties, social gatherings, and spending more time out of the office than usual. It also means fewer people are paying attention to office, device, and online security. [...]
Not enough time in the day Rarely, do we wake up and feel confident of what our day looks like in “Credit Union World”, We start off every day with a routine of getting started [...]
Give yourself a waiting period We all make impulse purchases from time to time. One minute you’re harmlessly surfing the internet, the next minute you’re looking at a $100 pocket-size flashlight and before [...]
Everyone has bad habits, it’s part of human nature. These negative behaviors don’t necessarily make you are bad person, but when they happen in the office, it could make you a poor employee. [...]
After a tumultuous campaign in which he violated every rule of American politics, and with a promise to “drain the swamp” in the nation’s capital, Mr. Trump is going to Washington. In a stunning [...]
About three years ago, a friend sent me a YouTube video. It blew my mind. There are a number of versions out there. If you are into sports or working out, I'd watch this one. [...]
Credit union succession planning often seems to be one of those back burner issues that we will get to when we really need it. Unfortunately, that need can be unpredictable. Beyond the timing uncertainty, succession [...]
As the internet of things (IoT) continues to take over the world, more and more inventions are being created to help make your life easier. Here’s a look at 4 devices that will make [...]
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is an unforgettable holiday classic. No matter how many times I've seen it, every time is like the first. I can't get enough of Clark W. Griswold and his family, [...]
It’s been a month since the election, and like many people I’m still shaking my head, trying to make sense of what it will all mean. Before I get into this too deeply, [...]
