Doing it Different!

By Tammy Douglass

"We've always done it that way." "If it's not broke, don't fix it." "But I don't like change!"

Do you hear these comments at your credit union? Or, worse yet, have you been guilty of making such remarks? Albert Einstein described insanity as doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. 

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A Letter to Credit Union Leaders (of all Ages)

By Matt Monge

Younger leaders,

Titles don’t make us leaders any more than standing in a garage makes us cars. 

I’m a young-ish executive. There are advantages and disadvantages to this, of course. Younger leaders often have a measure of creativity, boldness, and passion, which is great. We have ideas that matter, and energy to make them happen. Whereas some folks might be tempted to accept the status quo, we rarely are. I hope none of that changes.

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Nurturing the Next Generation

By Mary Auestad Arnold

When CUES was formed 50 years ago, developing the next generation of credit union executives was not even remotely on the radar. The founders’ top priority was nurturing the movement’s first generation of paid professionals.

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Prepare the Soil

By Lisa Hochgraf

More than 20 years ago, Lou Centini moved to Virginia from New York and bought a house. When he decided to landscape his yard, the garden center employee gave him some great advice: Prepare the soil. 

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Five-Finger Consensus

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former CUES Senior Editor
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One way to move toward having a highly effective board is to try to make sure varied opinions are brought forward during board meeting discussions.

Michael Daigneault told attendees of CUES Symposium: A CEO/Chairman Exchange today in Bonita Springs, Fla., that one effective way to facilitate board discussion is by measuring “five-finger consensus.”

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The Value of Your Good Reputation

By Lisa Hochgraf

Wayne Gretzky was my cousin's role model for many years. The Canadian was a star hockey player and later highly regarded coach with a sterling reputation. 

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