Beat the Refs

Beat the Refs

Who among us hasn’t yelled at a referee, an umpire or a television, for that matter? Surely, we’re all guilty. In fact, not only do we root for our teams, but we root against the other team and the officials charged with enforcing the rules of the game.It’s almost a...
Five Problems to Solve Now or Pay for Later

Five Problems to Solve Now or Pay for Later

It’s always easier to kick the can down the road…or at least it feels easier. It feels like less work. It feels less expensive.But no matter how it feels, avoiding pressing issues now will harm your community bank or credit union growth later. Not to mention that...
Create a Board Career Path

Create a Board Career Path

A credit union board can be the institution’s biggest asset…or its biggest liability. As volunteers, board members enter their roles with varying degrees of experience and tend to stay on the board for extended periods of time. Is your credit union giving them the...
Three Frequently Asked Strategic Planning Questions

Three Frequently Asked Strategic Planning Questions

In my many years hopping on calls with community banks and credit unions about their strategic planning sessions, I found there are some questions leaders always ask.To help you better plan your own session, here are the top three frequently asked questions (and their...
Your Institution is an Organism

Your Institution is an Organism

That’s right – your community bank or credit union is a living, breathing entity. It’s complex, it can be sick, it can be healthy and every part depends on the other parts to succeed.What does this interconnectedness mean?It means that one failing system impacts the...