Productivity: Conquer the world in 15 minutes
Have you ever said ‘there are never enough hours in the day’? We are all given the same amount of time every day. The interesting thing about time is that regardless of who you are, how old, how long...
View ArticleBe more engaging in meetings
Every day we have a choice of being boring or engaging. We attend meetings, create presentations and host conversations. Today make a choice to be AH-Mazing. Let’s all choose to be more engaging in our...
View Article15 ways to save time in your credit union and at home for 2015
We are all busy. Busy is not productive. This year let’s choose to make our professional (and personal) lives more productive by saving time wherever we can! Want to see these ideas on video, watch our...
View Article5 strategies to build your performance management plan
Managing your credit union career is totally up to you. Every leader needs to plan, monitor and review their performance constantly … and not just at your annual performance review. These five...
View ArticleGet productive: are you seeing people in your credit union?
Seeing my name on the iPad outside the Palazzo hotel in the Vegas heat, I walk up to meet Andy my driver. His big smile and friendly manner are such assets in his business. One of the big perks of my...
View ArticleGet productive: Done is better than perfect in your credit union
Perfection kills productivity. Execution creates momentum. Today make a choice to accelerate your completion… of anything… just get it done! If you constantly wait to make something perfect the world...
View ArticleProductively prioritize people
All credit union leaders know their success is dependent on the people around them. To have more impact and influence in our credit unions we need to prioritize people. There will always be processes,...
View ArticleAttention pays: 3 strategies to manage technology distractions
According to Scratch Attention survey ‘67% of people said technology is creating new distractions’… obviously! I am surprised it’s not higher! As credit union leaders if we want to have more impact on...
View Article10 tips to help leaders pay more ATTENTION to their teams
Many credit union leaders are overwhelmed, overstressed, and overtired. Paying attention = increased member retention. Paying attention = increased productivity. Paying attention = increased...
View ArticleWhat’s your contextual word?
One word. What is one word to describe your 2016? Mine is attention. What’s yours? A contextual word allows you to focus your time, attention and energy into the people and projects that matter most to...
View ArticlePay attention: Ask more questions
I admire so many of the Greeks. Socrates was crazy smart. He was a master of asking questions. The Socratic method of asking disciplined questions causes you to think in a variety of ways. These...
View Article10 ways to create attentive meetings
Ever sat in a meeting checking your email? Ever attended a meeting and wondered why you were there? Ever been frustrated by a badly run board meeting at your Credit Union? If you answered yes to any of...
View Article3 ways to thrive during times of change
Every credit union we partner with is experiencing change right now. Technology has changed the pace we work. Social media has changed our communication style. Competition for our time and attention...
View Article3 ways to pay attention the old fashioned way
My grandfather was a farmer, a community leader and he sang in his church choir. When he was alive, he used to write me long letters. Even as an adult, I will get so excited when I saw one in my post...
View Article3 ways to schedule recovery time for credit union leaders
Montreal is one of my favorite cities, the art, architecture, friendly people, delicious food, and a great approach to life; Canadians and Aussies are similar in their sense of humor and ability to...
View ArticleHow to get the most out of your next conference
Many of us are fortunate to attend conferences hosted by CUNA and other organizations. To get the most out of the event you attend, follow these strategies to manage your time, attention and energy....
View ArticleGet focused with a great mentor
The right mentor relationships will accelerate your career, personal development and improve relationships. Investing time finding the best mentor saves you time and increases your focus. In Greek...
View Article10 strategies for a digital detox
Jim Rohn said ‘success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines practices every day’ I bet Jim was an awesome dinner date. He’s on my list of people I would have loved spent time with. He’s right...
View ArticlePrepare for the seasons
Bucks County, where I live, experiences every season. We get hot sticky summers, spectacular Fall leaves, snow in winter and spring brings stunning flowers. It’s stunning and when we moved from...
View ArticleFinish strong in your credit union
Did you blink? If you’re like most of us, it may feel that way. How it got to be the fourth quarter with the bulk of the year behind us already (again) is mind boggling – right? And your planning...
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