In September 2021, I wrote an article entitled “Are Women Better Leaders?” Then, I referenced several studies and articles from sources including the Pew Research Center, Forbes and The Washington Post that seemed to suggest [...]
Innovation and the ability to offer more meaningful products and services have become key differentiators for financial institutions. Yet, innovation poses a significant challenge for FIs, especially concerning resource management and the time and cost [...]
Credit unions—now and in the future—should always strive to promote financial well-being for all and advance the communities they serve, CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle said Monday at the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference. “[...]
Transaction fraud continues to be a top risk for financial institutions across the country. We are back with our fraud expert and Allied Solutions Vice President of Risk Consulting, Ann Davidson. She will be joined [...]
Record turnout for the Foundation Dinner—the National Credit Union Foundation’s primary fundraising event—set the tone for an evening that lauded the credit union movement’s work to improve financial well-being for all, [...]
The Faith Based Credit Union Alliance that I co-chair has 23 credit union members, mainly in the Chicago area, but now also in Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, New York and Texas. Besides having a collaborative contract [...]
What does it take to have a team with great team spirit and teamwork? Some leaders take team building to an unnecessary level. You don’t need to hire a firm or consultant from outside [...]
Day two of #CUNAGAC started like a party with a caffeinated crowd of almost 6,000 CU advocates! The #CUNAGAC general session is almost underway! Follow along, tweet with us, and get ready for a [...]
Credit unions have a long history of providing superior member service, especially compared to the other players in the financial services industry. But as our culture evolves beyond a demand for excellent service and moves [...]
After living in Wisconsin almost our entire lives, my wife and I have decided to move to South Carolina. Moving across the country can be a daunting task, and packing can be overwhelming. While preparing [...]
If you’re responsible for the success of marketing and communications at your financial institution, the importance of digital signage isn’t something to overlook. Well-crafted digital signage not only improves the client experience and [...]
The Supreme Court announced Monday it will hear a lawsuit challenging the funding mechanism of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found the CFPB’s funding mechanism [...]
NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger sent a letter to Congress Friday detailing the credit union industry’s total opposition to any efforts to impose restrictions on interchange in light of the potential for Sen. [...]
$5 million Sixth Avenue Baptist Federal Credit Union was founded in 1963 in Birmingham, Alabama. Among many historic moments, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. preached the installation of the new pastor, Dr. John Thomas Porter, [...]
Let’s talk about science, or more specifically, your psyche. Yes, this blog that is generally about finance is pivoting for just a moment, but bear with me, we’ll get back to your regularly [...]
