Posts by rich@leading2leadership.com
19 Ways an Executive Coach Has Your Back
Executives often live in an isolated world and find themselves, at times, feeling inadequate (imposter syndrome) or unsure of their ability to trust their staff, peers, or bosses. Executive coaching offers a customized approach to help leaders manage the loneliness and anxiety of their role by helping them enhance their skills, overcome challenges, and achieve…
Read MoreA Primer – Distributed Ledger and Web3 Technology for Credit Unions
It is equally accessible and affordable to small and large credit unions We’ve all watched the transformation for banking from an exclusive brick and mortar model to the Web2 model for digital and online banking. Now a new disruptive technology is coming to the forefront. Pioneered by Defy FCU and Bank Social (https://www.disruptionbanking.com/2023/11/16/banksocial-announces-proposed-defy-federal-credit-union-at-north-american-blockchain-summit/), Web3 (https://web3.foundation/)…
Read MoreFive Steps to Creating a Digital Culture
When asked “In the past year, which method did you use most often to manage your bank account(s)?” consumers responded as follows: Mobile (apps on smartphone or tablet) – 45% Internet/Online (Laptop or PC) – 27% Branches – 14% (Oct 31, 2022 – American Bankers Association) This statistic says a lot! Mobile utilization is the preferred method…
Read MoreCuring Procrastination – “Eat the Crust First”
Procrastination is a common challenge that affects people at all levels of leadership. Overcoming procrastination is crucial to achieving maximum productivity, meeting deadlines, getting the important things done, not just the urgent things, and executing strategic success. When I asked ChatGPT to tell me how to “cure” procrastination, its response was no surprise. ChatGPT provided…
Read MoreThe Seven Steps to Becoming an Innovative Credit Union
As the financial landscape evolves and becomes disrupted, credit unions face the challenge of staying relevant. To maintain relevancy, innovation becomes a must-have if the organization is to meet the changing needs of its members. Embracing innovation is vital for credit unions to thrive. But innovation, for innovation’s sake, is not helpful. All innovation must…
Read MoreCredit Unions, Innovate or Die…
Credit unions have been around for over a century and have played a vital role in providing financial services to consumers. However, the financial services industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, and credit unions need to innovate to remain relevant in today’s market. In the late 90s, online banking was an innovation…
Read MoreSECU and OpenAI, What Went Wrong!
An Unbalance Between Board Involvement and Leadership Autonomy Before I discuss this dysfunction between the board of directors and leadership at OpenAI and SECU, we must understand that today, a credit union is a technology company, not just a place to make deposits and take out loans. Almost everything in a credit union is built…
Read MoreLearn to Lead with Gratitude
It is a Transformative Power of Leadership In our fast-paced and demanding role as a leader, where decisions are made, strategies formulated, and teams directed, expressing gratitude is vital. Leading with gratitude goes beyond politeness; it is a strategic approach that fosters positive relationships, builds trust, and enhances team dynamics. In this article, I will…
Read MoreLeadership: Navigating Challenges with Courage and Compassion
Leadership is often glamorized as a position of power and influence, but the reality is that it is not for the faint of heart. Authentic leaders are not defined solely by their titles or authority; their hearts’ size distinguishes them. Leading with empathy, courage, and compassion is the hallmark of great leadership, as it involves…
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