CUNA News Podcast
362 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsCredit union people. Credit union ideas.
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SPONSORED: Data analytics with Tom Kane
August 09, 2018 15:00In the age of an information revolution, credit unions need to adopt a data strategy that will allow them to gain a better understanding of their members before they make decisions, says Tom Kane, president/CEO of the Illinois Credit Union League and LSC.
Compliance know-how with CUNA’s Jared Ihrig
August 02, 2018 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBJared Ihrig, CUNA’s chief compliance officer, offers insight on compliance and advice on resources CUNA offers to help members gain the knowledge they need to safely and soundly lead their credit union.
Growing into a leader with Nicholas Mathiowetz
July 26, 2018 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIf you want to drive change at your credit union, think culture first and strategy second. That’s one lesson Nicholas Mathiowetz has learned since becoming CEO four years ago at NorthRidge Community Credit Union in Hoyt Lakes, Minn.
Passing S. 2155 with CUNA’s Ryan Donovan
July 19, 2018 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBCUNA’s Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan shares the story behind the advocacy and passage of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155).
America’s Credit Union Museum with Stephanie Smith
July 12, 2018 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBStephanie Smith, executive director for America’s Credit Union Museum in Manchester, N.H., discusses the museum’s new era following a $3.3 million campaign to renovate, add new exhibits, and digitize documents.
Credit Union Hero of the Year Tom McWilliams
June 28, 2018 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBCredit Union Magazine honored Tom McWilliams, senior vice president of the Mississippi Credit Union Association, as the 2018 Credit Union Hero of the Year. McWilliams specializes in creating training programs that leave attendees with ‘wow’ experiences.
Advancing women in the workplace with gender strategist Jeffery Halter
June 21, 2018 15:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBHaving women in leadership roles isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s good for the bottom line, says Jeffery Halter, author and former director of diversity strategy for Coca-Cola. He helps companies create plans to advance women in the workplace.
A career in credit unions with Firefly Credit Union’s Bill Raker
June 14, 2018 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBBill Raker, the president and CEO of Firefly Credit Union in Burnsville, Minn., discusses his long association with the credit union movement, some of the highlights of his career, and offers advice for the next generation of leaders.
Young professional leadership with Tyler Valentine
June 07, 2018 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBTyler Valentine took over the CEO position at Laramie (Wyo.) Plains Federal Credit Union when he was 25. He discusses how he learned to be a leader, tips he wished he knew before taking on the CEO role, and his advice for young professionals.
SPONSORED: Credit union growth with Trellance’s Tom Davis and Bill Lehman
May 31, 2018 15:00Trellance’s President/CEO Tom Davis and Senior Vice President of Managed Services Bill Lehman discuss how the credit union service organization provides guidance and solutions to help credit unions grow.
Sponsored: Credit union growth with Trellance’s Tom Davis and Bill Lehman
May 31, 2018 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBTrellance’s President/CEO Tom Davis and Senior Vice President of Managed Services Bill Lehman discuss how the credit union service organization provides guidance and solutions to help credit unions grow.
Purposeful marketing with ACUC speaker Jonathan Mildenhall
May 24, 2018 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBJonathan Mildenhall, an internationally renowned thought leader in the worlds of business strategy and creative excellence, has defined his career connecting brands like Coca-Cola and Airbnb to social purpose.
The power of positive emotion with ACUC speaker Daniel Lerner
May 17, 2018 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBAs a talent agent with elite firms, Daniel Learner had intimate access to the lives, practices, and experiences of world-class talent in some of the most competitive fields on the planet. He focuses on the role happiness plays in success.
Self-transformation with ACUC speaker (Chef) Jeff Henderson
May 10, 2018 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBFrom imprisoned drug dealer to award-winning celebrity chef and best-selling author, Jeff Henderson is a role model for anyone seeking to reinvent their life. Since discovering his passion for cooking in prison, Henderson turned his life around, and today serves as a powerful voice for self-transformation.
Disruptive teams with ACUC speaker Whitney Johnson
May 03, 2018 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBWhitney Johnson is recognized as one of the world’s most influential management thinkers. Her book, “Build an ‘A’-Team: Play To Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve” focuses on teams and disruption. She will keynote at ACUC.
Emotional intelligence with Jen Groover
April 26, 2018 14:36 - 29 minutes - 20 MBJen Groover was called a “One-Woman Brand” by SUCCESS MAGAZINE and a “Creativity and Innovation Guru” by Entrepreneur Magazine. Groover focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship, and transformation. She recently spoke at the CUNA HROD Council Conference.
Collaborative leadership with Pamela Green
April 19, 2018 16:49 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBPamela Green is the President/CEO of The HR Coaching and Career Institute, Inc. Green explores the the topic of collaborative leadership and how collaboration can lead to improved organizational performance and career success.
Andrea Parrish on hugging your social media haters
April 12, 2018 17:03 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBSTCU’s Digital Marketing Specialist Andrea Parrish discusses managing social media for credit unions and how to handle negative comments online.
Why Steve Langley always asks, ‘Why?’
April 05, 2018 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBHaving an inquisitive nature has served Steve Langley and his credit unions well. Asking “Why do we do that?” has prompted organizational changes and strategic shifts that produce bottom-line results at Schools Financial Credit Union.
REPLAY: Financial literacy with Financial Center CU’s James Davidson
March 29, 2018 15:00James Davidson is the financial literacy program manager at Financial Center First Credit Union in Indianapolis. Davidson was named a Credit Union Rock Star by Credit Union Magazine in a special edition of the publication sponsored by Fiserv.
REPLAY: Strategic thinking with Rising Above Enterprises’ Jeff Rendel
March 22, 2018 15:00As President of Rising Above Enterprises, Jeff Rendel works with financial services providers that want entrepreneurial results in sales, service, and strategy. Each year, he addresses and facilitates for nearly 100 financial institutions and their partners.
Recruiting a volunteer advocacy army
March 15, 2018 20:51 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBEric Day and Brad Douglas provide insights on the CUNA Volunteer Leadership Committee’s new initiative that will provide directors and committee members the education and tools to effectively express the credit union message to legislators.
Building your brand with Mark Arnold
March 08, 2018 16:50 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBThe road to a better brand is filled with potholes, and Mark Arnold has made a career of guiding credit unions to their destination unscathed. A decorated marketer turned consultant, he discusses the alignment of branding, planning, and marketing.
Jim Morrell on serving members with empathy
March 01, 2018 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBTo best serve members, you need to understand how they feel about their financial well-being, says Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union CEO Jim Morrell. All the staff at his credit union become certified as a community development financial counselor.
Engagement with CUNA GAC emcee Antonio Neves
February 22, 2018 17:14 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBAntonio Neves, is a millennial workplace speaker, author and journalist. He will be master of ceremonies for CUNA’s 2018 Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C.
REPLAY: Engagement with CUNA GAC emcee Antonio Neves
February 22, 2018 17:14Antonio Neves, is a millennial workplace speaker, author and journalist. He will be master of ceremonies for CUNA’s 2018 Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C.
The turbulent political climate with Amy Walter
February 15, 2018 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIf you watch any of the major political shows on network television, chances are you’ve seen Amy Walter. The GAC keynoter assesses the polarization of politics and the issues that will affect this year’s midterm elections.
Creating awareness through loyalty with Scott Stratten
February 08, 2018 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBThe best way to get the word out about your brand is to blow the socks off your existing members, says unconventional marketing expert Scott Stratten. The GAC keynoter urges credit unions to turn “static” members into “ecstatic” members.
Sophisticated polling with Kristen Soltis Anderson
February 01, 2018 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBToday’s pollsters dig deeper than asking singular questions—they mine data to better understand consumers in both politics and business. CUNA GAC keynoter Kristen Soltis Anderson is particularly interested in exploring millennials’ societal impact.
Super Bowl-caliber commitment with Gian Paul Gonzalez
January 25, 2018 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn 2011, the N.Y. Giants turned around their season and won an NFL title after hearing Gian Paul Gonzalez’s inspirational call to go “All In.” Gonzalez, a motivational speaker and community organizer, will speak at CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference.
Growth through partnerships with Jose Garcia
January 18, 2018 17:17 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBCEO Jose Garcia explains how Northwest Community Credit Union has expanded its membership by opening a student-run branch on a college campus and forging a relationship with Special Olympics of Illinois.
Andy Janning’s guide to avoiding burnout
January 11, 2018 17:33 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBDoes what I’m doing really matter? Do I make a difference? Credit unions have a responsibility to make those questions easy for their employees to answer, says Andy Janning, author of the new book “Heroes, Villains, and Old Drunk Men.”
The promise of CULedger with John Ainsworth
January 04, 2018 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBJohn Ainsworth is president/CEO of CULedger, a credit union industry initiative for developing innovative applications of distributed ledger technology. He discusses how his work as well as his professional and personal background.
REPLAY: Innovation and insight with Filene’s Andrew Downin, Part 2
December 28, 2017 16:00Andrew Downin is passionate about uncovering insights into the minds of consumers and the world of credit unions. He is the managing director of research for the Filene Research Institute.
Innovation and insight with Filene’s Andrew Downin, Part 1
December 21, 2017 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBAndrew Downin is passionate about uncovering insights into the minds of consumers and the world of credit unions. He is the managing director of research for the Filene Research Institute.
REPLAY: Innovation and insight with Filene’s Andrew Downin, Part 1
December 21, 2017 16:00Andrew Downin is passionate about uncovering insights into the minds of consumers and the world of credit unions. He is the managing director of research for the Filene Research Institute.
Serving a Native American reservation with Lakota FCU’s Shayna Ferguson
December 14, 2017 16:47 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBShayna Ferguson is the manager of the Lakota Federal Credit Union on South Dakota’s sprawling Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Ferguson was named a 2017 Credit Union Rock Star by Credit Union Magazine in a special issue sponsored by Fiserv.
The future of financial services with Filene’s Mark Meyer
December 07, 2017 19:51 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBMark Meyer is the CEO of the credit union think tank the Filene Research Institute. Meyer, is an internationally recognized consumer finance expert that has been published in dozens of publications and lectured in a variety of settings.
Emerging leadership with Tongass FCU’s Rachel Guyselman
November 30, 2017 21:08 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBRachel Guyselman, VP of operations at $73 million asset Tongass Federal Credit Union in Ketchikan, Alaska, is the first recipient of the CUNA Emerging Leader Award.
Helping Puerto Rico with PenFed CU’s James Schenck
November 16, 2017 16:21 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBPenFed Credit Union President/CEO James Schenck recently made a trip to Puerto Rico to check on the credit union’s three branches and 49 employees following hurricane damage.
Sponsored: Reporting and analytics with Kaufman Hall’s Ken Levey
November 09, 2017 15:53 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBKen Levey, vice president for Kaufman Hall, focuses on the firm’s Axiom Financial Institutions Software products for banks and credit unions. He discusses the importance of reporting and analytics.
SPONSORED: Reporting and analytics with Kaufman Hall’s Ken Levey
November 09, 2017 15:53Ken Levey, vice president for Kaufman Hall, focuses on the firm’s Axiom Financial Institutions Software products for banks and credit unions. He discusses the importance of reporting and analytics.
Creating qualified borrowers with Pelican State CU’s Jessica Oliver
November 02, 2017 19:49 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBJessica Oliver, director of financial outreach at Pelican State Credit Union, will be speaking at the upcoming CUNA Lending Council Conference. Her breakout session is titled “Creating Qualified Borrowers Through Financial Education and Outreach.”
Offering financial opportunity with FSU CU’s Chuck Adcock
October 26, 2017 17:55 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBChuck Adcock, EVP at FSU Credit Union, led efforts to establish a financial opportunity center in an economically challenged neighborhood, helped established a CUSO called iDriveLending, and is a guest lecturer on financial literacy.
Strategic planning with Randy Harrington
October 19, 2017 18:39 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBRandy Harrington is the CEO of Extreme Arts & Sciences, which serves global high-tech firms with executive planning and communications support. He also is CEO of Strategic Arts and Sciences, which serves financial, health, and public agencies.
Financial literacy with Financial Center CU’s James Davidson
October 12, 2017 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBJames Davidson is the financial literacy program manager at Financial Center First Credit Union in Indianapolis. Davidson was named a Credit Union Rock Star by Credit Union Magazine in a special edition of the publication sponsored by Fiserv.
Networking and leadership with United Community CU’s Shalonda Dawkins
October 05, 2017 15:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBShalonda Dawkins is senior vice president and chief operations officer at United Community Credit Union in Galena Park, Texas. Her leadership and networking skills earned Dawkins the honor of being named a Credit Union Rock Star by Credit Union Magazine.
Leading and volunteering with American Heritage Federal CU’s Bruce Foulke
September 28, 2017 18:55 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBWhen Bruce Foulke became CEO of American Heritage Federal Credit Union 38 years ago, it had one office and $4 million in assets. Now, it boasts 33 offices and $2 billion in assets. Foulke also founded one of the first credit union charitable foundations.
Family-first leadership with ANECA Federal CU’s Stephanie Sievers
September 21, 2017 15:11 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBStephanie Sievers, CEO of ANECA Federal Credit Union has made a name for herself working at small credit unions and being active in the movement. She’s a member of CUNA’s Board of Directors and Chair of CUNA’s Small Credit Union Committee.
Alignment with Financial Partners CU’s Nader Moghaddam
September 14, 2017 20:39 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBFinancial Partners Credit Union President/CEO Nader Moghaddam discusses the importance of alignment. The former banker is immersed in many aspects of credit unions, serving in leadership roles for the CUNA Councils, leagues, and other organizations.