FOND DU LAC, Wis.–Diversity, internal entrepreneurship, and meeting the needs of Millennial workers have all become popular concepts as this century’s second decade continues. But what do those concepts mean?
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DALLAS–One of the few people to ever serve as a league president before becoming a credit union CEO, John Lederer, says that among that he has learned during his career is it’s important in all the planning to also anticipate what “can go right.”
AUSTIN, Texas–An ex-Marine offers some insights on leadership, including how to really tell if a company is truly innovative and disruptive, and not just good at talking about it.
GLENDALE, Calif.—One of the movement’s most outspoken CEOs, Stuart Perlitsh, retired at the end of March after 21 years of leading the $355-million Glendale Area Schools CU. As he departs—like he did during his career—Perlitsh spoke frankly about the issues that threaten the future of credit unions, including how large, “bank-like” credit unions, are “eating our young.”
CHICAGO–Is hard work the key to success? To the contrary, the real key could be laziness, according to Michael Lewis, author of the bestsellers Moneyball, The Big Short, and many other books.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–One of the most difficult issues for any leader to face is the recognition that “control is an illusion,” according to Randy Karnes, CEO of CU*Answers.
CHICAGO–Becoming a better and more effective manager are never-ending journeys. Here are five TED talks for managers on learning core leadership skills.
CHICAGO–Still putting together your 2017 reading list? You’re in luck. Inc.com has these eight recommendations it says “every business leader needs to read.”
WASHINGTON–Several-thousand credit union representatives will be in Washington this week for CUNA’s GAC, and will spend one day hiking the Hill to lobby on behalf of the CU community. Here are 4 books on how to do so effectively.
CHICAGO–It’s February. Cold in many places. Days are still short. Spring still seems like a rumor. It’s the recipe for a bad day. So how about five TED Talks to cure those bad days?