The Critical Mindset of the Board Member
How you can add consistent value by using critical thinking Speech is the primary mode of communication in the boardroom. It is extremely important for board members to be able to articulate their thoughts and opinions in a thoughtful and articulate manner. So, would...
Where To Find Your Next Superstar Employee
Every chief executive officer (CEO) wants superstars in his or her company. Superstars are high performers, innovative, creative, and they deliver outstanding results. Superstars are highly sought-after performers who make their managers look great. If...
Preventing Day-to-Day Disasters In the Boardroom and Executive Suite
Disasters are more preventable when the right questions are asked by the right people at the right time. Most of us have heard stories about boards dismissed due to mismanagement and CEOs being asked to leave because of mistakes that were made that should...
Bullying or Be Humble and Kind
Last Tuesday I was driving to the airport to have lunch with two of my sons when this Tim McGraw song called Humble and Kind came on the radio. Normally I play music in the background, but I was compelled to listen to McGraw’s lyrics, and they were timely....
Game Changer Competencies Make Progressive Boards
Boards across the industry realize that the levels of engagement and competencies of the past will not satisfy the future needs of the organization. The change they are seeking will not be satisfied with just a new assessment, tool, or technique; the...
The Value, or Cost, of an Entrenched Board
First Published by CUInsight.com Long-serving board members have a perspective from their service through many years, and perhaps decades, to an organization to which they volunteered with passion and commitment. I listen in awe to stories told by...
Overcoming Failure in Your Career A Model for Acknowledging and Moving Forward
This blog post is part of the 2016 Next Top Credit Union Executive competition originally posted October 14, 2016. Failure is such a big word and has multiple underpinnings. Stigma, shame, fault, hopeless, disconnection, blame, financial...
The Mentee Carries the Responsibility of Success
This blog post is part of the 2016 Next Top Credit Union Executive competition originally posted October 12, 2016. Being in a relationship with a mentor is an honor and encourages feelings of gratitude and appreciation. The mentee has the...
How to Make Your Work Place More Desirable
This blog post is part of the 2016 Next Top Credit Union Executive competition originally posted October 10, 2016. Going to work five days a week is a major commitment of time and energy. From the first moment you roll out of bed and your feet...
To Compel Others to Follow Your Leadership, First Be Compelling
This blog post is part of the 2016 Next Top Credit Union Executive competition originally posted September 14, 2016. Everyone has the potential and capacity to be leaders in all their roles in life: at home, in the community, and at work. A...