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Why using a single card processor pays for credit unions

Why using a single card processor pays for credit unions

The payment landscape is changing rapidly, and today’s members have more choices than ever before. Building a Primary Financial Relationship (PFR) with your members is about giving them all the tools they need to [...]

What’s in a name: Chief Branding Officer

What’s in a name: Chief Branding Officer

A consulting gig brought Mike Patterson to Horizon Federal Credit Union ($135.4M, Williamsport, PA); the opportunity to put his experience and ideas into action kept him there. Patterson became the Keystone State cooperative’s [...]

What your people need right now

What your people need right now

In my work, coaching clients worldwide, I am focusing a lot of my time on helping them keep employees motivated and engaged during these challenging times. Although many factors are involved, I believe there are [...]

Senate leaders reach a deal to push back debt ceiling deadline

Senate leaders reach a deal to push back debt ceiling deadline

Senate leaders on Thursday reached an agreement on a measure that would extend the debt ceiling until December and the Senate cleared the measure last night. The House is expected to pass the measure next [...]

$100K grant to support credit union diversity and financial health

$100K grant to support credit union diversity and financial health

The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has announced a $100,000 grant to help smaller credit unions analyze membership demographics and better understand the roles culture, race and ethnicity play in financial well-being. The [...]

Culture is key

Culture is key

Although the hard numbers in any organization show success on paper, the one aspect of a business that most leaders find difficult to imitate is a healthy, efficient, and positive organizational culture. According to a [...]

When in doubt – do nothing?

When in doubt – do nothing?

The “Global Supply Chain” has a lot in common with football’s offensive lineman. If you don’t hear an offensive lineman’s name or number come up during a game, that usually means he [...]