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GAINESVILLE, Fla.–Most leaders inside credit unions won’t be surprised to learn just how much time they spend at work selling ideas and convincing coworkers and subordinates to take action. In other words, time spent attempting to influence people. 

CHICAGO–Looking to build better relationships with your team? Consider these two strategies, suggests executive coach Anne Sugar.

CHICAGO–Are there signs your credit union’s workplace has become toxic? Sometimes it’s obvious, but other times it’s much more subtle. Here are signs your workplace has indeed become unhealthy, according to Jeff Haden, who offered this list on Inc.com. 

RICHMOND, Va.–Roger Ball, the long-time CEO of Call Federal Credit Union, has announced his retirement–and is sharing a career’s worth of accumulated wisdom with other credit union leaders before he steps down.

CHICAGO–The days when businesses could succeed as innovators without partnering are pretty much gone, according to one executive, who is sharing advice on how to make the most of what he is calling the new “co-economy.”

LAUREL, Mont.–Janice Lehman has spent nearly 40 years in credit unions, and was recently named as Montana Credit Union Professional of the Year by Montana’s Credit Unions.

CHICAGO–Why are some people such effective game changers? There is actually science behind what makes those people as successful as they are, according to one person.

NEW YORK CITY–Shake Shack has exploded as one of the most popular of fast casual restaurants in the company, in large part because of a focus on employing great people, not just offering great food. It offers some lessons for credit unions when it comes to hiring.

CHICAGO–How can credit unions, CUSOs and other companies do a better job of empowering women both at work and in society overall? One person is offering three strategies to consider.