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#452: Call for 2016 'Crash the GAC' Applicants with James Marshall...

9/8/2015

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"Crashing" CUNA's Governmental Affairs Conference half a decade ago was a novelty to get younger individuals involved with the credit union movement. What seemed like an interesting and fun idea concocted by the fine folks at Filene has now become almost a "right of passage" for many young, passionate credit union professionals. The annual "Crash the GAC" is now inundated with hundreds of applicants with only 52 spots available. So if you or know somebody who wants to get in, now's the time to apply. Watch The Cooperative Trust's James Marshall explain what it takes and how to apply for the 2016 Crash the GAC.

BTW: There was a bit of a glitch with the recording of this episode, freezing James just a minute or two into the show. So we made it into a slideshow of the 2015 "Crash the GAC" events.

(All photos were taken by the multitalented Andy Janning of No Net Solutions documenting the 2015 "Crash." Andy's a heck of a photog, as you will see from his pics. Enjoy!)

#451: Pesky Passwords, Apple Watch Holograms, and CU Wallet with BIG's John Best (pt.2)...

9/3/2015

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In this episode, we have part 2 of Best Innovation Group's John Best continuing our discussion on Apple (its Watch relating to fintech in particular), pesky passwords finally going away, how holograms will play a big role in your CU's service sooner than you think, a CU Wallet update, and, of course, we close out the show with an encore guitar solo of Eddie Van Halen's "Eruption."

Always an adventure with John, but we learn so much of what's just ahead for credit unions in financial technology. Very exciting, indeed!

Sponsor Feature: 'Why Didn't I Think of That?' Business Development Practices with cuStrategies Celeste Cook (pt.1)...

9/3/2015

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If you've ever seen cuStrategies President/CEO Celeste Cook speak, you know you are in for one heck of a ride. Celeste may have one of the most charming southern accents (Alabama) on the planet, but her nearly three decades knowledge of credit union business development and marketing practices is second to none -- just ask her many CU clients. That said, Celeste joins us for a four-part series on this very topic, addressing a myriad of tools, tips, and advice -- along with credit union success stories. She also lets us know about her upcoming 2015 Business Development and Marketing Conference September 23-25, 2015.

#450: The Naked Truth About Your Members and Identity Theft with MasterCard's Nicole Ward...

9/2/2015

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In this episode, we are introducing our weekly MasterCard Leadership Series featuring thought leaders at MasterCard covering today's financial trends, issues, and events. Our first installment features MasterCard's "Morning Brew" Host Nicole Ward discussing the company's award-winning (2015 NAFCU Innovation Award) Identity Theft Resolution Benefit Solution. In this talk, we look at how this timely, new solution works, how it can benefit credit unions and their members, why it's free, and why most Americans would choose a nude photo scandal of themselves over experiencing identify theft.

Nicole also provides some practical advice for credit unions to help their members mitigate the growing threat of identity theft in today's ever-evolving online and mobile world. Enjoy -- and let us know what you're doing to protect your member's financial data and identity.

#449: How to Approach Your Next CEO Search with DDJ Myers Peter Myers...

9/1/2015

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The credit union industry is seeing a mass exodus of CEOs like never before. This widespread retirement is a double-edged sword for CUs, as experienced executives leave to start new chapters of their lives and new blood comes in to introduce new ideas to keep the industry relevant. But finding this new blood is a challenge for most credit union boards looking to make the right hire to ensure another couple of decades of quality leadership.

So we invited DDJ Myers Vice President Peter Myers on the show to provide some proven advice and specific steps for credit unions on how to strategically approach their looming CEO searches -- all based on a recent article entitled: "How to Approach the CEO Search." We address such issues as the possible dearth of exec talent, pros and cons of hiring outside the industry, the definition of a sustainable leader, and much more. Enjoy!

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#452: Call for 2016 'Crash the GAC' Applicants with James Marshall...

#451: Pesky Passwords, Apple Watch Holograms, and CU Wallet with BIG's John Best (pt.2)...

Sponsor Feature: 'Why Didn't I Think of That?' Business Development Practices with cuStrategies Celeste Cook (pt.1)...

#450: The Naked Truth About Your Members and Identity Theft with MasterCard's Nicole Ward...

#449: How to Approach Your Next CEO Search with DDJ Myers Peter Myers...

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