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Oct 21, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Lauren Culp |Pete Hilger
Thank you for tuning in to The CUInsight Network, with your host, Lauren Culp, President & CEO of CUInsight. In The CUInsight Network, we take a deeper dive with the thought leaders who support the credit union community. We discuss issues and challenges facing credit unions and identify best practices to learn and grow together. My guest on today’s show is Mark Bugalski, Executive VP and Chief Growth Officer at Allied Solutions.
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Oct 6, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Tansley Stearns |Laurie Maddalena |Sydney Isabelle Mayer |Pete Hilger
Recently, Teri Kuehn was appointed the Chair of Community Financial Credit Union’s Board of Directors. I feel honored to serve Kuehn and the rest of our Board as we create joy and ignite Michiganders’ impossible dreams. Our entire team enthusiastically celebrated this milestone of being a credit union led by a female president & ceo and a female Board Chair. The fact that this remains a rare occurrence in the credit union industry is humbling.
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Oct 6, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Laurie Maddalena |Sydney Isabelle Mayer |Pete Hilger |Ogie Sheehy
In my work with leaders, one of the biggest challenges managers face when they are promoted to a leadership position is shifting from using their technical expertise that they were previously rewarded for as an individual contributor, to focusing on the leadership competencies required to be effective in their new job. This is especially hard for leaders who were promoted from within.
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Oct 5, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Sydney Isabelle Mayer |Pete Hilger |Ogie Sheehy |Andy Hardin
NCUA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are hosting a webinar titled “Protect Your Credit and Identity with Cybersecurity Awareness” Oct. 26 in recognition of October’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Registration is currently open for the free webinar, which is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET. This webinar will bring together experts from the federal government to help credit unions and consumers increase their knowledge of:The economic consequences of cyber fraud and scams.
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Oct 5, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Sydney Isabelle Mayer |Pete Hilger |Ogie Sheehy |Andy Hardin
Total vehicle sales increased 400,000 annualized units in September and monthly sales levels were up 16.1 percent year over year. NAFCU Economist Noah Yosif analyzed the data in a new Macro Data Flash report. “These readings prove that inventory remains a saving grace for the market,” said Yosif. “The recent pickup in production has delivered sales growth by limiting price markups, supporting discounts, and allowing dealers to reach a greater range of prospective buyers across the income spectrum.
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Oct 5, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Chris Gottschalk |Sydney Isabelle Mayer |Pete Hilger |Ogie Sheehy
Let’s face it, applying for an auto loan can be a nerve-wracking experience. You’re letting a complete stranger review your finances, and decide whether you can get the cash you need for purchasing a new car. Even if you are approved, you’ll be putting yourself in debt and having to pay it off for years to come. It’s probably impossible to completely get rid of those butterflies that start fluttering in your stomach when you meet with an auto lending advisor to discuss financing.
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Oct 5, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Brittany Holmes |Sydney Isabelle Mayer |Pete Hilger |Ogie Sheehy
In an interconnected world, the digital landscape has become the breeding ground for opportunities and dangers. Cybercriminals have taken advantage of this evolution every step of the way and have become more prevalent. As a result, all organizations are now targets. Staying one step ahead is imperative. For organizations to protect themselves and their assets effectively, they need to understand how threat actors adapt and refine their strategies.
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Oct 5, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Jimese Harkley |Sydney Isabelle Mayer |Pete Hilger
As I wrote in my last Membership Minute blog, “human skills” are where it’s at when it comes to talent development for 2024 and beyond. According to a LinkedIn survey, 92% of hiring managers say that human skills (sometimes called “soft” skills) that focus on improved interactions with people are just as important or more important than hard skills, which are required to perform tactical duties. The same report finds that 89% say bad hires typically lack soft skills.
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Oct 5, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Joel Berg |Sydney Isabelle Mayer |Pete Hilger |Ogie Sheehy
For most banks, a $500 personal loan is a thing of the past. But at Princeville State Bank in rural Illinois, customers were still coming in to apply for small, unsecured loans — a process that chewed up about 90 minutes for loan officers tasked with taking the applications. Princeville State didn’t want to abandon the business.
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Oct 5, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Sydney Isabelle Mayer |Pete Hilger |Ogie Sheehy |Andy Hardin
Publisher’s Note: CUInsight is hosting a free webinar Wednesday, October 11 titled, “Making an Impact with Mobile Education Tools”. We hope you’ll join us! Register here. In today’s digital age, education has evolved beyond the confines of traditional classrooms. The proliferation of smartphones and mobile devices has ushered in an era where the world’s knowledge is accessible at the simple touch of a screen.
