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Jan 24, 2025 | 
cuinsight.com | Meridith Elliott Powell |Cynthia Campbell
Everything about 2025 is shaping up to be another year of uncertainty and fast-paced change in the credit union industry. As a leader you need to ask yourself: Are you ready? Have you built the skills that you need to lead a team in a world that is moving faster and changing more rapidly? And are you ready to equip your team with the confidence and tools they need to succeed in a world like that?
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
meridithelliottpowell.com | Meridith Elliott Powell
A new year calls for a new approach to sales. According to the major research firm, Gartner, the sales landscape is changing dramatically for 2025. Their research reveals that over 80% of B2B sales interactions will occur online through digital channels. This major sales shift indicates that buyers are increasingly conducting their own research, seeking more opportunities to engage online, and starting the sales process virtually more often than ever before.
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Jan 3, 2025 | 
dice.com | Meridith Elliott Powell
You probably know that failing to meet performance goals or neglecting critical tasks can get you fired—but there are plenty of other ways to get fired that may surprise you. The reality is that a tech manager can use just about any mistake, misstep or reason to fire an at-will employee whenever they choose. Given the massive number of layoffs and terminations in the tech industry over the last three years, here are some things you should avoid if you want to keep your job.
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Dec 23, 2024 | 
blakemichellemorgan.com | Meridith Elliott Powell
Turning uncertainty into opportunity is a skill that can redefine personal and professional success. Meridith Elliott Powell, an award-winning sales keynote speaker, master business strategist, and visionary in navigating change, is renowned for helping individuals and organizations thrive in unpredictable times. With over 600,000 learners completing her LinkedIn course, Meridith delivers forward-thinking strategies that inspire resilience, adaptability, and growth.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
meridithelliottpowell.com | Meridith Elliott Powell
Are you making succession planning a priority? Ask yourself this: Where would you be if one of your key team members left? Would you pass an audit if your head of compliance found a new job? And how many clients would you lose if your top performing sales professional decided to strike out on their own? These are things as a leader, a business owner, or a CEO that you need to not only be asking yourself, but you really need the answers to.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
meridithelliottpowell.com | Meridith Elliott Powell
Happy Thanksgiving!This Thursday is Thanksgiving here in the United States, and I have to share that it is my favorite holiday. I love everything about it – the tradition, the weather, the opportunity to slow down, the lack of fuss, and of course the sweet potatoes – I love sweet potatoes. But what I love most about Thanksgiving is the meaning of it, the purpose. I think that Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday that everyone can celebrate, even if it is not a national holiday for you.
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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 | 
meridithelliottpowell.com | Meridith Elliott Powell
Today we have an exciting discussion lined up for you. Our guest is Kay Miller, a sales enthusiast and expert on personal branding. Kay brings a wealth of experience from her diverse background in sales and marketing, having worked in male-dominated industries and even earning the nickname "Muffler Mama." Her new book, "Uncopyable You," takes a deep dive into the concept of creating a unique personal brand—an essential tool for standing out in today’s homogenized marketplace.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | John Spence |Meridith Elliott Powell |Angela Prestil |Carol Schillios
Many organizations feel pressure to outshine competitors in every area. The instinct is understandable but misguided. Trying to excel on all fronts spreads resources thin and often fails to deliver results. Instead, an effective strategy is to reach parity on most products and services and then focus on just a few key areas where you can excel. Domino’s Pizza offers a clear illustration of this approach. A few years ago, Domino’s was known for its underwhelming pizza quality.
