Posts Tagged ‘change’
Building a Niche Marketing Strategy
Building a sustainable niche marketing strategy involves careful planning, research, and implementation. Here are 14 steps you can follow to develop a sustainable niche marketing strategy: Remember, building a sustainable niche marketing strategy requires patience and consistency. It’s essential to stay committed to your target niche, adapt to changes in the market, and continuously innovate…
Read MoreThe Micromanager’s Guide to Being Everywhere and Nowhere at Once
Welcome to the hilariously frustrating world of micromanagement, where the boss’s watchful eye never blinks, and your every move is scrutinized to the point of absurdity. Working for a micromanager is like being trapped in a never-ending episode of “The Truman Show,” where your entire existence is monitored and controlled for the entertainment of your…
Read MoreThe Purposeless Credit Union
A Hilarious Odyssey of Confusion and Coincidence Step right up for a wild and wacky adventure into the world of a credit union without a purpose. Prepare to be amused, perplexed, and perhaps even a little concerned as we explore the misadventures of an aimless financial institution. Strap on your seatbelts—it’s going to be a…
Read MoreSurviving the Bad Boss
A Comedic Guide to Working in a Cubical/Zoom Wilderness Ah, the workplace—the den of dreams, the source of livelihood, and occasionally, the battleground where bad bosses roam like free-range chickens creating chaos, confusion, and much clucking and pooping on everything. If you’ve ever found yourself trapped under the reign of a terrible boss, fear not!…
Read MoreSix Steps to Increase Your Influence
Influence is a powerful tool that can help individuals shape decisions, drive change, and achieve organizational goals. Whether you are a team member, a manager, or a leader, increasing your organizational influence can significantly impact your success and professional growth. The following are six practical steps to enhance your influence and make a positive difference…
Read MoreGap Funding – Bridging the Divide and Driving Economic Empowerment
In pursuing a more equitable society, supporting businesses owned by individuals from marginalized communities is paramount to a vital, innovative, and sustainable economy. These marginalized groups include BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), women, veterans, and rural entrepreneurs. These entrepreneurs face unique challenges, the least of which is limited access to capital. Mentoring, coaching,…
Read More8 Steps to a Successful Digital Transformation at a Credit Union
Digital transformation is necessary for credit unions to remain competitive in today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape. Embracing digital technologies can enhance member experiences, improve operational efficiency, and enable credit unions to meet their members’ evolving needs and expectations. All too often, we see credit unions doing much work to become digital or mobile-first, but often…
Read MoreA Case Study of Bold, Transformational Change
This article is for the CEOs and Chief Strategic Officers thinking BOLDLY and going where other organizations have not gone before. Recently I’ve observed and had the joy of working with a couple of credit unions making significant transformations and reinventing their business and service models. If you look at what these credit unions are…
Read MoreDo your employees LIVE your corporate values?
In today’s dynamic business landscape, organizations recognize that corporate values are crucial in shaping their identity, culture, and overall success. We don’t have to look very far to observe situations where the lack of core values has resulted in business failures, reputation damage, fines, legal settlements, and loss of shareholder value. However, values alone are…
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