What Executives Can Learn from Credit Union Failures

Former credit union CEO Maurice Smith shares what causes credit unions to fail and lessons leaders can learn from credit union failures.

When “C.U. on the Show” guest Maurice Smith was a kid, his father encouraged him to read the newspaper every day and pay particular attention to the stories centered on failures, such as a company going under or a leader making a fatal organizational mistake. Why? It created a roadmap of what not to do.  […]

How Credit Unions Can Invest in Life Insurance for Executives  and Minimize Risk

Jay Rogers shares why credit unions invest in life insurance for top executives and a strategy to optimize life insurance-based benefits.

Credit unions commonly use life insurance-based executive benefits, such as collateral assignment split dollar plans to retain key talent. One of the original intentions has always been to leverage these benefits to incentivize an executive to stay in place in exchange for receiving life insurance coverage and tax-free income throughout retirement. However, what happens when […]

How Fintech Partnerships Can Help Create a Digital-First Credit Union

A fintech partner collaborates with a credit union executive to leverage innovative solutions and design a digital-first member experience.

When you think of a digital-first organization, you may imagine the opposite of a personalized and thoughtful experience. However, “C.U. on the Show” guest When you think of a digital-first organization, you may imagine the opposite of a personalized and thoughtful experience. However, “C.U. on the Show” guest Thomas Novak shares that’s exactly what his […]