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Deepening connection within our teams

1 month ago | cuinsight.com | Patty Corkery |Libby Calderone |Jennifer Santos Esperanza |Jill Nowacki

Patty Corkery is the President/CEO of the Michigan Credit Union League and CUSG. ... At the League, she oversees all operations of the trade association and its service corp, MCULSC. She oversees the advocacy, education, marketing and communications teams.
Mentorship and sponsorship: Breaking barriers for women in leadership

1 month ago | cuinsight.com | Libby Calderone |Jennifer Santos Esperanza |Jill Nowacki |Linda Lafortune

The path to high-level leadership often begins at the manager level, so the fact that sixty percent of managers are men and forty percent are women means fewer women will also reach top leadership roles (McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org). For women looking to break through the gate and reach a well-earned first-level or top-level leadership position, my advice is to start building mentorship and sponsorship relationships now.
Debit payments: Challenges and opportunities of the evolving landscape

2 months ago | cuinsight.com | Phil Seely |Kristen Jason |Kristi S Kelley |Libby Calderone

Technological innovation and consumer preferences are rapidly changing the payments landscape. Amid this evolution, the tried-and-true debit card continues to remain popular, making up thirty percent of payments in the USA (The Federal Reserve). Still, credit unions need to embrace both the challenges and opportunities of digital technology to ensure their debit card program continues to thrive in this dynamic environment. Digital wallets are reaching the zenith of their popularity.
Instant payments: Industry experts answer key credit union questions

Jan 8, 2025 | cuinsight.com | Kristen Jason |Kristi S Kelley |Libby Calderone |Becky Reed

The Q&A session during Alacriti’s webinar, Maximizing Growth and Member Engagement With Instant Payments, featuring Keith Gray, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at The Clearing House, and Mark Majeske, SVP of Faster Payments at Alacriti, offered practical insights into pressing concerns surrounding instant payments.
2025 payment trends: Personalized, streamlined convenience

Dec 27, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Libby Calderone

Every year, every day brings change, especially in the world of payments. To keep our members happy, credit unions need to stay ahead of the curve, be proactive, and ready to adapt. This begins with knowing what’s on the horizon. In 2025, expect more streamlined payment processes, tailored experiences, and cutting-edge tech to keep member information safe. More people and businesses are hopping on the digital wallet bandwagon thanks to this tool’s convenient flexibility.
Leadership Matters: 10 Things That Stifle Critical Thinking

May 15, 2024 | cumanagement.com | Jeremy B. Teitelbaum |Taras Nohas |Libby Calderone

4 minutes Here are five ways to overcome common stumbling blocks when it comes to critical thinking. Dictionary.com defines critical thinking as disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded and informed by evidence. It is foundational for good decision-making. What organization couldn’t use plenty of critical thinkers? But there are some common stumbling blocks and some key practices to avoid them.
How fintech collaboration can be a strategy for success

May 14, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Libby Calderone

One third of credit unions see fintech firms as their primary market competitor. Indeed, the innovative, digital nature of fintechs has helped them keep pace with changing consumer demands and provide convenient financial services people want. By partnering with fintechs, credit unions can overcome this competitive challenge and turn it into an opportunity to strengthen their position within a changing marketplace through several key areas of service and business operations.
Harnessing the power of credit union collective leadership for sustainability

May 7, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Randy Pennington |Libby Calderone |Lauren Culp

Change is not only inevitable, but it’s also happening more rapidly than ever. A leadership approach that addresses the uncertainty and complexities of change is needed for credit unions to thrive within this fast-paced environment. Collective leadership, based on collaboration and community-mindedness, aligns well with our industry values and is a powerful approach to developing sustainable business practices that positively impact credit union employees, members and communities.
Where are we in advancing women’s careers and what more can we do?

Mar 30, 2023 | cuinsight.com | Libby Calderone

Career advancement has a ripple effect that can impact women’s quality of life. This advancement empowers financial independence, helps support work-life balance and fosters personal development.