3 minutes
Alison Fett
AVP/Talent Development
$760 million Verve, a Credit Union
Oshkosh, Wis.
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Watch Ali's CUES Next Top Credit Union Exec video
Give us the elevator speech about your project (as in how would you describe your project to someone you meet in an elevator?):
The Jar is a tool that enhances our ability to communicate, as we recognize communication can be challenging-- not just at work, but outside of work as well. Therefore, we are bringing this concept into our team members' homes and the communities we serve. The Jar also helps support our culture of passion, engagement and servant leadership. It is relevant and repeatable!
What is your long-term career goal?
On behalf of Verve, I would love to travel to other organizations to share the immense impact Servant Leadership can have on a culture. Additionally, I would love to write three books!
Fill in the dots: The future of credit unions will be bright if ...
We strive to live out our 7 cooperative principles daily!
What my generation brings to the credit union movement is …
A fresh set of eyes. Looking at the same landscape with a new set of eyes can make all the difference.
People consider me a leader because …
I value individuality and I pride myself in creating genuine relationships to help people celebrate and embrace who they truly are. I am truthful and kind!
Who is your hero and why?
My son, Vincent, he reminds me to get excited about the little things and that the world is one big playground!
Who is a must-follow on Twitter?
Beyoncé
Does your credit union have Twitter/Facebook/YouTube/Pinterest/LinkedIn/Instagram other social media accounts? Please provide links:
Facebook: Verve, a Credit Union
Twitter: Verve, a Credit Union
Pinterest: Verve, a Credit Union
Instagram: Verve, a Credit Union
YouTube: Verve, a Credit Union
What is your favorite CUES member benefit? Or, if you are a new CUES NextGen member, what benefit are you most looking forward to using?
I value the caliber of programs that CUES has to offer. CUES provides a platform for credit unions to think independently together. The statewide membership meetings have been relevant, innovative and individualized.
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Online voters and a panel of past finalists narrowed the CUES Next Top Credit Union Exec field from 20 to the Top 15 applicants. The challenge, held in conjunction with DDJ Myers and administered by Currency, searches for emerging leaders age 35 and under from within the credit union industry. The Top 15 will blog about their project. And to provide additional value to the competition experience, they’ll each receive an executive coaching session from DDJ Myers, a CUES Supplier member and strategic provider. A judging panel of two CUES members and Deedee Myers of DDJ Myers will then score the Top 15’s applications and blog posts, narrowing the competition to five finalists. The five finalists will receive additional coaching, airfare, accommodation and registration to CUES’ CEO/Executive Team Network™, Oct. 23-26 in Savannah, Ga., where they will give their final presentations. The 2016 CUES Next Top Credit Union Exec will receive further coaching, airfare, accommodation and registration for two CUES’ CEO Institutes, a total prize package valued at $20,000. |
