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2 months 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.
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
cuinsight.com | Linda Lafortune |John Spence |Holly Buchanan |Meridith Elliott Powell
Develop and execute a strategy that creates meaningful and sustainable impact Leadership development events can be a significant investment for credit unions looking to enhance the skill set and performance of current leaders, and/or develop the next generation of leaders. They can offer impactful insights, skill-building opportunities, and frameworks for personal and professional growth. While these resources can serve as a valuable component, they do not constitute an entire strategy for...
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Linda Lafortune
As we move into 2025 and beyond, leaders are navigating technology advancements, shifting member expectations, and the growing complexity of team dynamics. The need for leaders who can create and foster genuine connections has never been higher. While the importance of connection is frequently discussed, it is often not elevated as a key strategic initiative, leaving many organizations to struggle with a culture that is disconnected or misaligned.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Joy Smith-Durant |Linda Lafortune
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Linda Lafortune |Dan Price |Patty Corkery
Editor's Note: Click here to join us at 1 pm EST on Wednesday, December 11 as we share the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Talk Saves Lives program. As leaders, we often focus on supporting the professional development of our team members—providing training, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth. But there’s another crucial element to effective leadership that we must not overlook: showing up for the whole person.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Ronni Martinez |Mark Arnold |Randy Pennington |Linda Lafortune
Checking accounts and other banking methods have been around for a very long time and the world has certainly learned effective ways to save, manage, and use money. There’s no question that checking accounts have evolved immensely from their beginnings as a safe place to store coins and jewels to the digital platforms that we know today. But with shifts in digital transformations, member expectations, and tightening margins, credit unions must continue to rethink the role of the checking account.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Angela Prestil |Linda Lafortune |Meridith Elliott Powell
The holiday season can be a time of joy, connecting with friends, family, and colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere. It can also be a time of feeling like you’re about to snap at the next person who says, “See you next year!” before you wrap up your year-end responsibilities. For many people the entire holiday season brings more challenges than happiness.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Linda Lafortune |Meridith Elliott Powell |Angela Prestil |Carol Schillios
My brother had a cerebral hemorrhage when he was 19 years old. He survived and had a very lengthy recovery process. I remember talking with him and a friend of his a few months into his recovery and his friend said something to the effect of, “it’s not fair this happened to you.” Without missing a beat my brother said (in a humorous way), “Would it have been fairer if it had happened to someone else?”I almost spit my water out with a laugh.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Mark Arnold |Randy Pennington |Linda Lafortune
Can you feel it? The pace is slowing down—PTO requests are coming in, and the hustle of the year’s initiatives is easing up. For credit union leaders, it’s the perfect moment to take stock, reflect and set the stage for a purposeful new year. Here are seven pivotal questions to ask yourself as you start to wind down the year:Do we know where we’re going? Closing out one year should come with a clear vision of the next. What’s on your credit union’s list for 2025?
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Linda Lafortune
In not too long many credit unions will be holding their formal strategic planning sessions. Strategic planning can often focus on operational efficiency, growth metrics, and financial performance, with maybe a side of people considerations. These elements are undoubtedly crucial. However, the focus on hard numbers can sometimes overshadow the people aspect of the business which is equally important, and drives the organization forward.
