The Credit Union Leadership Podcast
We serve hope to current and aspiring credit union leaders by providing solutions to your leadership challenges. If you’re a credit union leader seeking to grow your business, tune in to this podcast. ServiStar Consulting’s Mike Neill, Taylor Murray, and Scott Albrecht draw on their extensive experience of working with countless credit unions to provide valuable insights and lessons.
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Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
A challenge for leaders is that we think of delegation as a time management tool. That delegation should only be used for our own benefit. While it is true that delegation can eventually be a time management tool, that is not it's primary purpose. The Credit Union Leadership Podcast hears you and wants to help you. In our brand new episode format we answer questions from listeners and participants from our courses. We answer your questions of how do I apply the classroom teachings into the real world. We tie this back to our Delegation module in our Vertex Leadership Development program.
Click the link below to submit your question via audio or text!
Easily submit your question by recording audio on speakpipe!
In this episode we answer:
What are the principles to delegating?
How do I delegate work to employees whose behavior is unwilling but able for the specific task?
What are the biggest hurdles managers have and how do you overcome this to delegate the simplest tasks?
To delegate or note to delegate - we take submissions from a previous Vertex Leadership group on if these tasks are good to delegate to specific employees.
Submit Your Questions Here:
Easily submit your question by recording audio on speakpipe!
Email your question to Scott.Anderle@ServiStarConsulting.com
Links from show:
Click here to sign up for the New Employee Bundle (Sales, Service and History)
Learn more on how to get your team certified to train our material!
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Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
The Credit Union Leadership Podcast hears you and wants to help you. In our brand new episode format we answer questions from listeners and participants from our courses. We take what you learned from our ServiStar training courses from the classroom and into the real world. In this episode we answer questions from one of our most exciting modules, Team Building. Click the link below to submit your question via audio or text!
Easily submit your question by recording audio on speakpipe!
In this episode we answer:
The risk our team faces when we don't evaluate what stage of the GROW model my team is out.
How do we determine which stage my team is at in the GROW model if the individuals on my team are not in the same stage?
How often should I re-evaluate where my team is at?
Submit Your Questions Here:
Easily submit your question by recording audio on speakpipe!
Email your question to Scott.Anderle@ServiStarConsulting.com
Links from show:
Learn more about our Trainer Certification Program!
Sign up for our leadership development course, Vertex Live Nationwide
Subscribe to ServiStar Leadership Podcast on your favorite streaming service
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
How do we resolve conflict between two of my team members? The Credit Union Leadership Podcast hears you and wants to help. In our brand new episode format we answer questions from listeners and participants from our courses. We answer your questions of how do I apply the classroom teachings into the real world. We tie this back to our conflict resolution module in our Vertex Leadership Development program.
Click the link below to submit your question via audio or text!
In this episode we answer:
Had employee come up to me saying, this specific person is not putting in their work. Is this something I need to address as the leader or do I encourage this team member to discuss with said employee?
Someone is violating policy (hiding paperwork and loan documents to get off work and spend more time with her bf), how do I resolve this conflict?
How do I handle gossip?
Submit Your Questions Here:
Easily submit your question by recording audio on speakpipe!
Email your question to Scott.Anderle@ServiStarConsulting.com
Links from show:
Click here to sign up for the New Employee Bundle (Sales, Service and History)
Sign up for our leadership development course, Vertex Live Nationwide
Subscribe to ServiStar Leadership Podcast on your favorite streaming service
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
If our Credit Union PhD course has got you excited, this episode teaches you how you can be apart of continuing the legacy of our movement. In this bonus episode, ServiStar CEO, Taylor Murray brings on friends from Culture Shock Podcast to share the history of International Credit Union Day and why it is important for our movement to celebrate it today.
In this episode we answer:
When is ICU Day?
How you can use ICU day to embrace our spirit of comradery.
Ideas to use ICU day to build your team.
Links from show:
Shop ICU Day Merch!
Celebrate ICU Day by learning about the philosiphy, history and development of our movement
Purchase your ICU Day Pin here!
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
The Credit Union Leadership Podcast hears you and wants to help you. In our brand new episode format we answer questions from listeners and participants from our courses. We take what you learned from our ServiStar training courses from the classroom and into the real world. In this episode we answer questions from one of our most popular and influential classes, Coaching for Performance. Click the link below to submit your question via audio or text!
In this episode we answer:
What do I do with a team member who has been there for 25 years but has not been meeting the minimum sales expectation for the past 3 years?
How do I get a team member, who complains about our meetings, to contribute something rather than sabotaging them?
Should I change my coaching method to each employee?
Submit Your Questions Here:
Easily submit your question by recording audio on speakpipe!
Email your question to Scott.Anderle@ServiStarConsulting.com
Links from show:
Click here to sign up for Coaching for Performance!
Sign up for our leadership development course, Vertex Live Nationwide
Subscribe to ServiStar Leadership Podcast on your favorite streaming service
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Most clients leave our trainings feeling amped, but feelings fade quickly. How do you bring what you learned in the classroom out into the real world? In this episode we give a principles to aid you as your make the most from your ServiStar training.
In this episode we cover:
What to do with the 5% early adopters and 15% of fast followers.
80% of your team will probably not transition as quickly. How do you get them to do the stuff?
Who is the most important person when it comes to bringing what is trained in the classroom out into the real world?
Links from show:
Look into our New Employee Bundle Click Here
Sign up for our leadership development course, Vertex Live Nationwide
Subscribe to ServiStar Leadership Podcast on your favorite streaming service
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
We are entering into a new era in our movement. In the next five years we will see a record high in credit union CEO's retiring. The challenge is that most have not raised leaders to take our place as we move forward. We bring on Former SWAT Team Leader, Navy Seal and Re/Max CEO to talk about the importance of systems to live out the legacy you want to be known for.
In this episode we cover:
A set system in C-Suite succession planning
Creating a weekly process to make yourself the most effective leader possible.
Connecting with others on the same path - Emerging Credit Union Leaders Group.
Links from show:
Sign up for our leadership development course, Vertex Live Nationwide
Watch Adam Contos talk with Scott Albrecht on The Hierarchy of Team Needs on "Start With A Win" podcast.
Click here to get Adam Contos' book "Start with a Win"
Click here for more info on our Emerging Leaders program.
Subscribe to ServiStar Leadership Podcast on your favorite streaming service
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
The Credit Union Movement has less than a 1% market share in treasury management. We bring on Tru Treasury to talk about the potential you can achieve with their CMP Certification. This episode is a win-win. Gain frequent larger deposits while helping our members win with money through bulking up your treasury management skills.
In this episode we cover:
How can we get more deposits in a time where everyone is tight on cash?
The history of how we came to be in this lack of liquidity situation.
How going through the CMP training can bulk of your resume, and equip you to really be changing people's lives for the better.
This is an untapped market. The potential is huge! How can Tru Treasury change the game for your credit union.
Links from show:
Sign up for our leadership development course, Vertex Live Nationwide
Click here to look into the CMP program!
Get ahead of the movement! Schedule a FREE (no obligation) consultation with Tru Treasury
Learn more about Tru Treasury here
Look into our New Employee Bundle Here
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Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Whether you are a leader or not, you have a part to play in the GROW model. You can contribute to creating a culture that people want to be a part of. Scott & Scott talk about practical credit union applications of the GROW model. And guess what? It's all built on trust.
In this episode we cover:
What is the problem we are fixing with team building?
What is the GROW model and how do we put it to action?
Discomfort is a product of growth. How can we mitigate the discomfort?
Trust destroying moments you will face and how to respond.
Links from show:
Develop your leadership and team building skills! Sign up for Vertex Live Nationwide here.
Take advantage of the G phase! Listen to Using CliftonStrengths to Build a High Performing Team
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team - A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni
Get more info on our New Employee Bundle and other courses!
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Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Is your performance management system stale and uninspiring? We all agree that creating a motivating environment is crucial to coaching our team to be a high performing credit union. But how do we effectively motivate our managers to coach for performance? COO of CU1 comes on and shares a highly effective tool she has created to inspire managers to coach their team for performance.
In this episode we cover:
Finding your four pillars to build your brand.
How to make these four pillars something you and your team talk about every day, all the time.
Culture Kits - what are they and how they create a motivating environment
As a leader of leaders, how you lead by example by catching people doing it right.
Links from show:
Connect with Erika Smith on LinkedIn
Learn how to create a motivating environment in our leadership development course, Vertex Live Nationwide
Follow Erika Smith on Instagram
Get more info on our New Employee Bundle and other courses!
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
How do we prepare for evaluations? Do we have a thought process in place that helps us boast in our accomplishments while being aware of the situation and people around us? We bring on Founder of Young Professionals Team Affinity Group at UNIFY Credit Union, Sarah Thompson to hear how we can use the refinement process to prepare for evaluations and more!
In this episode we cover:
Using the Refinement Process to find your gold.
How using the Refinement Process can decrease the frequent issues you have.
What it looks like to be a grounded optimist.
Links from show:
Get refined with Sarah's blog - CreditUnionFire!
Sign up for our leadership development course, Vertex Live Nationwide
Connect with Sarah Thompson on LinkedIn!
Get more info on our New Employee Bundle and other courses!
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Our jobs are changing, our lives our changing. Change is hard. Everyone is talking about the rapidly changing technology like AI and Crypto, but are we talking about how do we mentally prepare ourselves and our team for change? We bring on Amazon bestselling author, CUNA "Credit Union Rockstar" and CU Times "Under 40 Trailblazer," James Robert Lay, to talk about how to we lead ourselves in personal and professional change.
In this episode we cover:
The idea of exponential growth.
Reframing past experiences for exponential growth.
Understanding The 4 Fires of Fear and using 7 C's to grow ourselves and our team in the age of AI.
Links from show:
Buy and Read Banking On Change here!
Join the Banking On Change bookclub!
Join James Lay's 3-Day Challenge
Sign up for our leadership development course, Vertex Live Nationwide
Get more info on our New Employee Bundle and other courses!
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
We are moving to an entirely different world. All of the financial institutions are fintech catering to growing consumer demands to get banking done in real time. We bring on futurist, Brett King, the author of Banking 4.0 to cover the epic reframing of how we must think of banking.
In this episode we cover:
How banking will reframe in the next 30 years.
Who are the fastest growing financial institutions.
King announces that he is working on a new book!
Peak number of branches and what that number is predicted to be in 2030
Links from show:
Follow Brett King to keep up with trends in the financial world!
Get Brett King's book, "Banking 4.0"
Learn more about our Leaders Worth Following Course!
Sign up for our leadership development course, Vertex Live Nationwide
Subscribe to ServiStar Leadership Podcast on your favorite streaming service
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
There is a myth that a strong team is all about the chemistry of the people. We bust that myth with Jim Collison by talking about how the intentional decisions of the leader can build a high performing team. Collison is the CliftonStrengths Community Manager for Gallup and produce Gallup's Called to Coach and the ClifonStrengths Webcasts
In this episode we cover:
What are CliftonStrengths
Why the benefits of using CliftonStrengths can be life changing to yourself and your team.
How to use CliftonStrengths to better understand how to best utilize your team.
Which strengths are best utilized in a sales role and how to use your strengths to maximize your position.
Creating rules based on self-awareness to best serve our team and members.
Links from show:
Live your best life by taking the CliftonStrengths Assessment today!
Listen to Jim Collison's CliftonStrengths Finders podcast here
Learn more about our Leaders Worth Following Course!
Sign up for our leadership development course, Vertex Live Nationwide
Subscribe to ServiStar Leadership Podcast on your favorite streaming service
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Are you getting a case of the Mondays? Albrecht and Anderle dive into four key areas to look into when work feels like a dumpster fire and how to turn that around.
In this episode we cover:
What DUMP stands for
Exploring what it means to find work that meshes with your brand
How the Umbrella Man symbol should be lived out in our department.
Working smarter not harder
The mission of the credit union is to focus on the people
How Vertex can improve this DUMP situation your team is in.
Links from show:
Sign up for our leadership development course, Vertex Live Nationwide
Learn more about our Leaders Worth Following Course!
Subscribe to ServiStar Leadership Podcast on your favorite streaming service
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
This is a bonus episode that was given to us from our time with Dr. Elliott Jardin.
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Our movement is fueled by a desire to serve others. We may find ourselves or our employees passionate about the mission of the credit union, but not loving there work. America's Career Coach, Ken Coleman is a 2 time best selling author and the nationally syndicated radio host of The Ken Coleman Show. We bring him on to share how to make it and what to do once you've made it to the job you love.
In this episode we cover:
How to use the Get Clear Assessment to find the job at your credit union that you were wired for
Why the Proximity Principle is key in finding the job you were wired for
What to do when you have a case of the Mondays
What's next once you have "made it" to the job you were made for
Links from show:
Click here to take Ken Coleman's Get Clear Assesment!
Follow Ken Coleman on your favorite social media platform!
Learn more about our Leaders Worth Following Course!
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Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Our mission with this podcast is to serve hope clearly, providing access to industry perspectives in the credit union movement. We want to raise leaders who focus on creating a culture around sales and service. We believe this will improve the financial well-being of our members and change the world.
We aim to reach 65,000 new learners within the credit union movement by the end of 2026. Our podcast plays a massive role in that number, with well over 25,000 podcast downloads.
Today we bring on friend of the podcast, co-author with Albrecht, and Associate professor at Miami University in the neuroscience and human behavior department, Dr. Elliott Jardin.
Dr. Elliott Jardin, an Assistant Professor in Miami University's Social and Behavioral Science department, researches individual differences in cognition. His specific focus is on learning, neuroscience, and cognitive aging. He is an award-winning teacher who credits his research on learning to his success in the classroom. One of his main initiatives is to make science more accessible to people outside of academia.
Company Website: https://miamioh.edu/regionals/profiles/elliott-jardin.html
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliott-jardin-ph-d-66734277/
Brain Health Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brain-health-with-dr-jardin/id1536539944
Podcast Appearance with Albrecht: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-struggling-teams-are-missing/id1688109033?i=1000646786092.
Dr. Jardin's mission aligns with our mission, and that is why we brought him on to discuss the following:
Neural Science of learning and development
Post learner experience – How can I best exploit the resources given to me in a training.
How should credit unions prepare employees for learning and development engagements?
How can we develop our communication skills to articulate ideas and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders within and outside the credit union?
Motivation, Emotion, and Learning: A Conversation With Elliott
Scott Albrecht and Dr. Elliott discussed the role of motivation and emotions in learning. Elliott highlighted the importance of tailoring learning activities to align with motivation and the role of dopamine in motivation and enjoyment. He emphasized the significance of emotional content in memories and the role of challenge level in learning and development. Elliott suggested the existence of a 'Goldilocks Zone' where the challenge level is adequate and depends on individual factors. They also touched on the role of phased learning spaced over time, with repetition key to long-term memory retention.
Neuroplasticity, Emotion, and Attention Networks
Elliott explained the concept of neuroplasticity and its role in memory retention, stating that repeated use of resources helps strengthen the connections between neurons. The group discussed its application to learning and development, with Scott Anderle inquiring how repetition could influence long-term retention. Elliott elaborated on how emotional connections, such as those tied to music, can regulate emotions and affect memory retention. The group also discussed the function of the dorsal and ventral attention networks in the brain, with Elliott explaining the focus of each and Scott Anderle proposing that individuals can train themselves to improve their ventral attention network. Elliott suggested that mindfulness meditation could help strengthen the dorsal attention network.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
We want to be giving the best service possible for our members. This will build confidence with them trusting us with their finances. In this episode our co-host, Anderle talks about how the skills from the food service industry translates to the financial service industry.
In this episode we cover:
Why competence is the key element in service excellence, regardless of industry
How we use empathy in relation to competence
The relationship between the credit union and its members
Links from show:
Learn more about our Leaders Worth Following Course!
Sign up for our leadership development course, Vertex Live Nationwide
Subscribe to ServiStar Leadership Podcast on your favorite streaming service
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
The credit union movement is one that champions women leadership. One of the founders of the CUNEB as Louise McCarren Herring, from Ohio. Our guest, Emily Leite is the Chief Advocacy Officer at the Ohio Credit Union League, with nearly a decade of state and federal credit union advocacy experience.
In this episode we cover:
How the Ohio Credit Union League keeps the legacy of Louise McCarren Herring alive.
Progress made with women in leadership in the credit union movement.
Why credit unions should care about advocacy, because we are severely under represented
4 elements to advocacy for the credit union movement
What you can do to better represent credit unions for advocacy
Links from show:
Click here to learn more about ServiStar's Emerging Leaders Workshop!
Get involved and find your credit union league chapter here!
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Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
The tattooed nerd teaches us tips and tricks to make the most of our virtual trainings and meetings, which seem to becoming the norm. Patrick Kelley is currently the Distinguished Architect at Zoom and has previously worked for Microsoft.
In this episode we cover:
What does it mean to Never Leave Good Enough Alone
How to use zoom to enhance your role as an educator and presenter.
Zoom AI features to make your life more convenient.
What tools Zoom has to use its platform as your call center
The power of Zoom in the Microsoft ecosystem
Links from show:
Click here to learn more about our New Employee Bundle!
Follow Patrick Kelley to learn more about Zoom.
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Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Financial literacy and autonomy in the 21st century will require our movement to understand, embrace and educate the paradigm shift of digital assets and decentralized/distributed technologies. What will we do when our member wants to use digital assets and protect their wealth? Executive Vice President at St. Cloud Financial Credit Union, Chase is a pioneering leader in the credit union sector and an active board member of the MN Crypto Council and a recognized speaker on digital assets and blockchain. Jon Ungerland, the Chief Innovation Officer at DaLand believes local financial institutions can contribute to the flourishing of democracy and quality of community life by ensuring fair and affordable access to capital and modern banking services; I know they can, but I’m concerned they won’t by default
In this episode we cover:
How we foresee the government embracing crypto in the near future
What is CBDC
Risks that cryptocurrency poses to the credit union movement if we do not embrace it.
Links from show:
Click Here to earn your Credit Union PhD!
Click Here to stay up to date on crypto currency at cryptcouncil.
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Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Get down with the system. While systems are good, over-reliance on the process could lead to poor behaviors in referral sales. In this episode we give practical tips to help you and your team focus on the behaviors of a referral sales champion rather checking off the boxes of the systems in place.
In this episode we cover:
How to catch your team doing referral sales right
Redirecting behaviors that reflect poor referral sales.
What to do to get a real pulse on how your effective your referral systems are.
2 Effective and practical incentives for referral systems that you can start today.
Links from show:
Register for Referral Sales Champion here!
Save money by bundling Referral Sales Champion. Sign up for our new employee bundle here!
Sign up for Vertex Live Nationwide. Click here to develop your team's leadership skills.
Subscribe to ServiStar Leadership Podcast on your favorite streaming service
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
As a movement we want to improve the financial lives of our members but we may be unwilling to sell products because it makes us uncomfortable. In this episode we connect selling with meaning and relevance to inspire front-line employees and leaders to improve the financial lives of our members.
In this episode we cover:
How to respond to common excuses of why team members do not want to sell.
How selling affects the 1. External 2. Internal 3. Personal Character
Why lack of selling leads us to operate with a scarcity mindset rather than an abundance mindset.
3 Truths we need to sell
Links from show:
Interested in becoming a sales champion? Sign up for our new employee bundle here!
Are you ready to become the leader you know you can be? Sign up for Vertex Live Nationwide here.
Subscribe to ServiStar Leadership Podcast on your favorite streaming service
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
We say we are about people helping people, but most of us are killing the industry softly with our teller stare. We discuss how service excellence is how we embody the value of helping people as Scott & Scott delve into a wealth of actionable advice to combat the dreaded, "Friday fatigue."
In this episode we cover:
Challenges leaders face with excellent service.
The Teller-Stare
Hierarchy of Bad Service
4 service excellence hacks
Links from show:
Interested in service excellence? Sign up for our new employee bundle here!
Are you ready to become the leader you know you can be? Sign up for Vertex Live Nationwide here.
Subscribe to ServiStar Leadership Podcast on your favorite streaming service
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Leaders should be focused on how to transform good into great. The challenge we face is that we get overwhelmed with the urgent tasks that distract us from the important coaching tasks we have as a leader. Our class, Coaching For Performance, is focused on the science of coaching and how to practically do this. In this episode we focus on the art of coaching while sharing some secrets from the class.
In this episode we cover:
What are your employees skills and attributes and how to exploit these talents.
How to coach an employee to be ready for opportunity without diminishing your team's performance.
Good Loss vs. Regrettable Loss
Inspiring stories of how to maximize the potential in your team members.
Links from show:
Learn how to coach your team to be high performers. Click here to register for Vertex live nationwide.
Don't have the time or budget to take Vertex live nationwide. We offer Coaching For Performance live online, as a standalone class. Click here for more info.
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Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Studies show that over half of the current credit union CEO's will retire within the decade. The alarming fact is that 56% of new CEO's typically fail within the first 18 months. Don't be the average CEO. Listen to this episode and learn how to be a leader worth following.
In this episode we cover:
Significant elements that are vital for the prosperity of new CEOs.
The challenge for CEO's to be self-aware.
Learn which of the five leadership voices you have and how to use it to inspire a winning team.
An opportunity to excel as a leader in our new class Creating Leaders Worth Following.
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Links from show:
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Take the free 5 Voices Assesment to help you identify your foundational voice
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Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Do I want to be an order taker or a pushy salesperson? In this episode we talk about the two extremes in sales and using the credit union mission to find the balanced middle.
In this episode we cover:
Identify if you lean towards being a passive order taker or pushy salesman and how to be in the well balanced middle.
Examples of how to and how not to do referral sales as a balanced salesperson.
Why we should be passionate about referral selling in the credit union movement.
Links from show:
Leaders, get your team to buy into referral selling for the credit union movement. Click here to register for our Credit Union PHD class!
Subscribe to The Credit Union Leadership Podcast on your favorite streaming service.
We want to hear from you! Talk with us so your podcast can best serve you.
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
What separates the good from the great? We all know a great leader when we see one. But can we define a great leader? In this episode we discuss how our Vertex course defines and trains great leaders.
In this episode we cover:
Using your attributes to the maximize potential.
Over and under emphasizing outcomes and behaviors
The importance of clear communication regarding mission
Setting clear expectations
Links from show:
Are you ready to become the leader you know you can be? Sign up for one of our leadership classes here.
Subscribe to The Credit Union Leadership Podcast on your favorite streaming service.
We want to hear from you! Talk with us so your podcast can best serve you.
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Most people have apprehension when asked to do a sales based role in their job. We look at the top three reasons why sales can be challenging and give you a solution to rise above these hurdles.
In this episode we cover:
Top three reasons people are reluctant to do sales.
Member-Centric vs Profit-Focused sales models
The significance of The Umbrella Man in our movement.
How credit unions are counter-cultural
Links from show:
Click Here to see the Umbrella Man
Interested in becoming a sales champion? Sign up for our course here.
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Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Service Excellence is what defines the credit union movement, but the recent ASCI survey on customer satisfaction begs to differ. In this episode we emphasize the need for maintaining attention to detail and customer satisfaction.
In this episode we cover:
Where Chick-fil-A and credit unions are similar.
Speed between credit unions and other financial institutions.
The evolution of service excellence in the last 10 years
What does the future of service excellence look like?
How can you be a part of the movement to improve service excellence.
Links from show:
Click here to see American Customer Satisfaction Index to see how credit unions and banks compare today.
Free Resources - watch our leadership minute videos and get our free books to inspire you to give excellent service.
Interested in service excellence? Sign up for our course here.
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Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
A cap off of a great run- Season 5 ends with leaders @Chris Bryan our COO and @Taylor Murray our CEO as we discuss our past year and what's to come at ServiStar Consulting.
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
According to Gallup research, most workers in the world are disengaged with their work. For the past 5 years, ServiStar new hire, Scott Anderle, has worked at Chick-fil-A, where his team built a culture around being the most caring company and how to apply this sense of mission to your credit union.
In this episode we cover:
Find your purpose.
Find a company whose mission aligns with your purpose.
How to live out your mission in the little things.
What is your story that gives you purpose?
Links from show:
Scott AnderleEmail to set up time to talk through some ideas and see how we can develop you
Scott.Anderle@ServiStarConsulting.com
Click Here to look at Becoming A Sales Champion course and other trainings ServiStar has to help your team connect to your mission.
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Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
With mergers becoming more common within the movement, we decided to discuss the process. For the past 20 years, our guest, Mike Bell, has completed the majority of credit union purchases of banks and other businesses, including insurance, investment, and trust companies and real estate brokerages and mortgage originators.
In this episode we cover:
Strengths of both a progressive, high-risk taking credit union and non-progressive, traditional credit union.
What credit unions can bring to a merger is more than just assets.
The role of board members in a merger or acquisition.
How avoiding the discussion of a merger early on is a mistake.
What can credit unions use as leverage in a merger.
3 key components in a successful merger
The importance of doing pre-work in the decision-making processes and respecting the time of the team and the organization.
Links from show:
Mike Bell 269.337.7877
mbell@honigman.com
Click Here to look at all the trainings ServiStar has to offer
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Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
As leaders in the credit union, we have either been involved in or intrigued by the hiring process for executive level members.
Our guest, JT is the president of Angott Search Group. JT is committed to search and recruit for a wide range of position levels in the credit union sector, including everything from CEOs, CFOs and CIOs to loan officers, business bankers and branch managers.
He shares with us the rookie mistakes and ways to be a memorable candidate when applying for a management or executive role.
In This Episode We Cover:
The interview process is a two way street
Mistakes we make during the recruiting process
What makes a good resume
How to prepare for an interview
Using the CLAMPS model to learn why people are looking for a new job
Tips to stand out in the CEO interview process
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Contact JT Westendorf
Email JT at jtw@asgteam.com
Click here to connect with JT over Linkedin
Phone: 248-453-0107
Learn more about Angott Search Group here asgteam.com
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Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
ServiStar is growing and scaling to be able to offer new solutions to help credit unions grow while maintaining the same level of consistency credit unions have come to us for. Our mission is to inspire transformational change in credit unions and to help us do that, we recently onboarded a new COO, @Chris Bryan
On this podcast, Chris shared his story of why working in this great industry got him hooked early on, who he trained in new hire orientation, and what he has in common with our CEO and producer.
Here is a sneaky peak at his recent accomplishments:
A new an improved learning library- did someone say "Masterclass"
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Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Grab a pen and some paper. The latest vertex live nationwide class got a new topic - Emotional intelligence. They did a fantastic job giving the ServiStar team questions to answer in between sessions on the topic covered. Mike recorded his response to the questions posed and we used the audio for this podcast. Enjoy this episode of the credit union leadership podcast!!! Here is the transcript:
Mike Neal, Chief Learning Officer at Service Star Consulting, discusses how to respond to emotional cues in professional settings. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the context behind emotional reactions and suggests asking open-ended questions to gain insight. Mike also shares strategies for balancing empathy and emotional response while maintaining professionalism. He highlights the significance of delivering the truth in a gracious way and taking bold action when necessary. The podcast provides valuable insights for managing emotions and maintaining professional relationships.
Chapters
Responding to Emotional Cues
Balancing Empathy and Professionalism
Telling the Truth in a Gracious Way
Separating Personal and Professional
Developing Leadership Core Values
Navigating Difficult Situations
Focusing on Performance
To learn more on the topic, come to our 4-hour workshop https://events.servistarconsulting.com/event/emotional-intelligence/
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Are you ready to unlock the secrets to personal and professional success? Look no further! ServiStar proudly presents a specialized 4-hour course on Emotional Intelligence, custom-tailored for credit union employees like you.
Embrace a transformative experience in our dynamic and interactive program, where we dive deep into the core aspects of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and unveil its profound influence on your workplace performance, member relations, and overall well-being. Gain the essential skills to navigate both work and life with ease and grace.
Through engaging discussions, real-life scenarios, and practical exercises, we’ll equip you with powerful tools to enhance your emotional intelligence and drive positive outcomes in every aspect of your career and beyond.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to join us on a journey toward emotional intelligence excellence. Elevate your credit union career and make a lasting positive impact on your workplace and beyond. Enroll today and pave the way for a brighter and more fulfilling future.
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Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
From 1998 to 2023, ServiStar has inspired transformational change in our great movement. To help us celebrate, George A. Hofheimer of Hofheimer Strategy Advisors joins Mike Neill to reminisce on their time together building what we now know as ServiStarConsulting.
George Hofheimer has 25 years of experience advising the consumer finance industry.
George was the head of research and development at Filene Research Institute, the credit union industry's think tank, for 15 years. Previously he was the chief learning officer at CUES, the credit union industry’s leading executive education association for 8 years.
He has conducted hundreds of advisory engagements with consumer finance organizations across the globe and authored dozens of research reports, including a book entitled Banking on a Human Scale.
George began his career in international business development, including as a member of the first group of Peace Corps Volunteers in the former Soviet Republic of Uzbekistan. George obtained his MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
It's been a while since we did a BONUS episode.
We have never done an episode this impactful that wasn't a part of our regular cadence.
It was too impactful to hold for a regular release date.
Do I have your interest yet!!???!!!- You need to listen to this podcast.
@Walter Scioli- you have the floor, my man.
Here is the solution Walter raved about in the podcast: https://www.servistarconsulting.com/our-solutions/member-experience-builder
Credit Union Member Experience Program
Today's consumers have more options than ever for financial services. That means attrition potential is high for organizations that only invest in transactional assistance. To remain competitive, improving the credit union member experience is essential.ServiStar Consulting can help. Our credit union member experience program provides your team with the skills, resources and processes to transform their cultures and develop exceptional teams.
Member Experience Builder Features
As part of our full-featured member services training for credit unions, our teams provide comprehensive tools to:
Develop service standards. Better experiences start with robust processes for defining and delivering them. We'll show you how.
Grow leadership, coaching and training skills. Modern workforces are more diverse than ever. ServiStar Consulting provides the people management knowledge your supervisors need for effective leadership.
Create engaged teams with superior sales and service skills. An engaged workforce is more productive, which can lead to a healthier bottom line. We provide sales and services training for internal and external stakeholders, plus internal surveys to gauge sentiment and spur engagement.
When you partner with ServiStar Consulting for credit union member services training, you'll also have access to our on-demand learning library and ongoing support.
Our Process
ServiStar Consulting uses a proven four-phase approach to improve credit union member experiences:
Phase One — planning. Our scalable and customizable services begin with in-depth strategy planning with our executive and implementation teams.
Phase Two — leadership training. During this phase, we provide supervisory staff with the foundations for becoming sales stars and coaching others for higher performance.
Phase Three — employee training. Our skill-building workshops help grow your staff's confidence in identifying members' needs and recommending the best solutions to meet them.
Phase Four — leadership and coaching development. This final phase builds on the skills introduced in phase two to further develop effective and successful people-management expertise.
Why Your Credit Union Needs the Member Experience Builder
ServiStar Consulting is a complete solution for better member experiences, founded and owned by credit union professionals and designed specifically for these organizations' unique needs. Our services help:
Increase credit union income. Needs-based selling and high-performing teams position credit unions to thrive. Members who use more of your products and services naturally create higher revenues.
Improve credit union culture. Positive organizational cultures and internal service nurture pride, accountability and efficiency. Better workplace values also help your credit union attract better talent.
Increase credit union member engagement. Providing exceptional member experiences builds trust and loyalty. These feelings translate to less member attrition potential.
Improve employee retention. Boosted workforce engagement and compelling rewards programs help credit unions keep their most qualified and highest-performing team members. Reduced turnover translates directly into savings on recruiting and hiring costs.
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Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
ServiStar's Mike Neill and Community Financial's Tansley Stearns share on today's podcast the journey they both took to get ServiStar where it is today. They also deep dive into what it looks like to lead with purpose inside and outside of our great movement. It is our great pleasure to bring to you, the Tansley Stearns Anniversary podcast!
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
How do you compete in the marketing space as a credit union? On today's episode, we sit down with marketing guru, Adam Mark, of 2060 Digital who discusses how to show up on a search without running out of your budget. To keep this conversation going, connect with him on LinkedIn Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-mark-8052864/
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Eric Gubka, Credit Union Enthusiast joins fellow nerd, Taylor Murray and take us on a journey through history, our history, in this podcast and give you a teaser for our new grassroots movement program we run for FREE call PHD.
Here is more about the new program:
Limited to the first 50 participants!Let’s not forget why we do what we do. The credit union movement is growing, but is our commitment to People Helping People keeping pace? As credit unions continue to grow and expand, many credit union employees and leaders forget or never learned how and why we started.
Enroll today and begin earning your credit union PhD – the Philosophy, History and Development of our movement. In this fun and interactive 90-minute workshop, we’ll talk about the motivation and passion our early leaders had when transforming cooperative financial institutions.
Who Should Attend?From tenured employees to new hires, from the C-suite to the teller line. If you care about the Credit Union Movement, please join!
Topics Include:Who was Hermann Schulze-Delitzsch, and why you should care?Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen, what made him tick?Alphonse Desjardins, the Canadian who brought credit unions to North America.Ed Filene, the visionary and advocate for financial fairness for everyone.Roy Bergengren, the relentless lawyer who broke through hundreds of obstacles on his way to chartering over 1,000 credit unions.Louise McCarren Herring, the original credit union millennial and mother of credit unions.
The link to join us is here: https://events.servistarconsulting.com/event/credit-union-phd/
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
On this episode of the Credit Union Leadership Podcast, our founding father, Mike Neill shares some eye-opening data from the latest Gallup survey on the state of employee engagement. Brace yourself, because the results show that only 33% of employees in North America are actually engaged in their work. That means a whopping 67% of employees don't really care about their jobs. 😮 Now, before you listen to this podcast, I want you to understand the importance of this issue. Building a strong work culture and delivering a great member experience becomes challenging when a significant portion of our workforce lacks motivation and connection to their work. So, let's dive into the survey findings and explore the key drivers of engagement. Plus Mike will share some insights on how we can create a more meaningful and relevant work environment. Get ready to be inspired and let's take action together! 💪
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Today we regroup with our friends over at Life Money You to discuss what they have been up to since we last spoke. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the Credit Union Leadership podcast!
Life. Money. You.®
BCU's chosen Financial Well-Being Program to help you take control of your money.
A holistic financial well-being Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), owned by BCU, providing prescriptive solutions through digital tools, one-on-one financial coaches, live events, and access to financial health products and services to encourage behavior change and improve people's financial health.
Website
https://www.bcu.org/Financial-Well-Being/Life-Money-You
Industry
Financial Services
Company size
2-10 employees
3 on LinkedIn Includes members with current employer listed as Life. Money. You., LLC, including part-time roles.
Headquarters
Vernon Hills, IL
Founded
2022
Locations (1)
Primary
Headquarters
340 N Milwaukee Ave , Vernon Hills, IL 60061, US
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Megan James our newest trainer and now learning and development instructional designer has created two new trainings you should know about. More about her is below:
Hometown: Rolla, MO
Pets: Two Goldendoodles, Ruby and Piper
Hobbies: Going to the beach, exploring new restaurants, spending time with friends and family, but mostly working on my yard and house
Strengths: Learner – Achiever – Intellection – Relator – Discipline
Favorite Life Hack: Putting saran wrap on a paint brush, cup or tray while painting so it doesn’t dry out.
Here are the show notes from the podcast;
Q1: Your first idea was to beef up what we call Train the Trainer here at ServiStar. Can you describe to the listeners your vision for such a quest?
My vision was to create a robust and impactful training that was comprehensive. In my experience over the years there are many train the trainer programs, but there are always pieces missing that I feel are valuable. I wanted to ensure with our train the trainer program that all of our learners walked away with everything they needed to be successful.
Q2: After delivering this onsite last week, I can say with certainty this is not one you will want to miss out on folks….Seeing that this can be a competency for ServiStar in and of itself, what types of credit unions could you see bringing us on to just do Train the Trainer
Well, Scott, honestly it really depends – could be a smaller shop with a one person training team who never gets developed on their own but whose job it is to develop others- or a huge credit union with a 20 person training shop who could use this training to align expectations of effective training practices.
Q3: If a credit union were to be interested in learning more about this training where can they go to get help-
I highly encourage anyone interested to go to our website at www.servistarconsulting.com and click on the yellow button at the top to schedule a call with me. I would be happy to discuss the program in more detail.
Megan also added to our competency list an Emotional Intelligence training most recently
Q1: Where did the demand come from for this custom piece of training-
I think that often times as leaders we get wrapped up in the operational aspect of our job and don’t lean on our emotional intelligence as much as we should. Using this awareness in our interactions is so impactful. We are kicking this off very soon with the credit union leagues in the Southeast and have other credit unions ready to sign up as soon as it’s available.
Q2: Give us a sneak peek of the material, what is one of your favorite aspects of this new training.
Oh gosh, I love all of it and truly enjoyed developing it, but I think my favorite part is the role play I created at the end to truly give leaders the opportunity to walk through a situation that could be emotionally difficult utilizing all of the different strategies discussed throughout the course.
Q3: Any last thoughts for the listeners?
Ya know, I just have to say how much I love working on our team, Scott. I am truly excited about coming to work every day. I love these two new courses we’ve created and I think they will be valuable to our clients, but I’m even more jazzed about the material we have in the pipeline, so stay tuned!
Q1: And the most important question we could ask on this podcast….Megan…how are your dogs?
Aw, thank you so much for asking! My little unemployed freeloaders are doing really well.
To learn more about these trainings and others we use to serve the credit union industry check us out at : https://www.servistarconsulting.com/team/megan?_gl=1*9r3ybx*_ga*MTc1NzQzOTk2My4xNjcwMTkwMzQ2*_ga_QL3RMP89SM*MTY4MzYzODM5Ny4xMzkuMS4xNjgzNjM5OTA4LjU0LjAuMA..
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
There are many misconceptions about delegation. In this episode, listeners will learn how to avoid the pitfalls and challenges in order to use this leadership skill for the development of their employees.
To register for our Fall Vertex Live Nationwide course- click this link here: https://events.servistarconsulting.com/event/vertex-live-nationwide/
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
We get this question all the time at ServiStar...how do I coach up? Teaser..you can't coach up. But today we discuss what you can do. Listen in as we speak with Mike Neill, Founder of ServiStar Consulting on this topic. "it's hopeless and everyone dies at the end of this movie" - Mike Neill.
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Willingness to vs Caring or Wanting to. On today's podcast, Mike Neill continues our chase of adequate semantics and answers the question: To what degree is it a leader's job to influence someone's want to? Caring does not transfer - listen to this podcast for more about what you can do.
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Buy In, Boxing, and Bankruptcy....what do they all have in common?
se·man·tics
the branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning. There are a number of branches and subbranches of semantics, including formal semantics, which studies the logical aspects of meaning, such as sense, reference, implication, and logical form, lexical semantics, which studies word meanings and word relations, and conceptual semantics, which studies the cognitive structure of meaning.
the meaning of a word, phrase, sentence, or text.
plural noun: semantics
Such quibbling over semantics may seem petty stuff...some may say. But culture change and language go hand in hand in leadership.
Today we discuss with Mike Neill the difference between buy in and engagement and why it's important to search for the right one and not accept the other as sufficient in leading change.
Saturday Apr 15, 2023
Saturday Apr 15, 2023
CU1 is known by the rest of the industry for top talent, cold temps, and colorful shoes. ServiStar has had the privilege of working along side their management team as 50 of their leaders participate in our highly coveted, research based leadership development program. To celebrate our 25th year of helping credit unions with topics such as leadership development, their CEO and President, Mark Burgess joined the podcast to give his take on leadership development at CU1 in Alaska.
Mark Burgess
President/CEO
Mark started his career in IT for both small and large organizations, and his passion is finding elegant technical solutions to drive organizational efficiencies. Before serving as CEO of Credit Union 1, Mark moved to Alaska from New Hampshire in 2018 to serve as CU1’s Chief Technology Officer. He was responsible for day-to-day IT operations, project management, information security, and facilities. In his newest role, Mark brings immense knowledge, innovative thinking, and a commitment to lead with empathy, compassion, and service to others.
Mark finds ways to give back whenever he can and serves on the Alaska SeaLife Center Board, the Alaska State Council on the Arts Commission, and the Alaska Public Broadcast Commission. He and his wife, Hannah, are also avid birders who are always searching high and low for new birds - and trying to see more birds in a year than his dad
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Bryanna is an independent contractor and coach working as President and CEO of BrightPeak Consulting and previously worked extensively with ServiStar as a client onboarding our 3-part series on leadership development, Vertex as the Director of Employee and Organizational Development for Heritage Financial Credit Union, headquartered in Middletown, New York. She volunteered to take the time to help ServiStar celebrate our Golden Anniversary on today's podcast. We will have an Anniversary podcast air on our anniversary day of April 15th with others, like Bryanna, who have helped ServiStar get to where it is today. #Teaser
More about Bryanna: "I am a self-aware, engaged, high-performing People Operations Leader, with a passion for human and organizational growth. I have 15 years of experience impacting positive organizational outcomes through leadership coaching, product development, and dedication to employee engagement. I enjoy continuously learning about myself and others, and I believe that we are all capable of personal growth. I love partnering with people and teams to create an engaged and productive workforce! Some of my favorite topics to talk about are:
Employee Voice, Employee Engagement, Self Discovery, Teamwork & Team Growth, Career Dreams, Strategy Sessions, and Finding your Magic. I enjoy networking with people who are also passionate about their growth." You can connect with her and her company here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanna-mehling-56b2994b/
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
The Credit Union Leadership Podcast is proud and honored to interview Meggan Schwirtz, a Vertex Live Nationwide Graduate from 2021, and new Chief Experience Officer at St. Cloud Financial Credit Union.
Meggan comes from a host of talents ranging from executive leadership, business development, and branch experience/community strategy and is a true rising star in the industry.
#RisingLeader #StCloudFinancialCreditUnion @Meggan Schwirtz
Saturday Mar 04, 2023
Saturday Mar 04, 2023
Today, we interview a credit union leader and inspiration to other women looking to achieve great things in this industry. A CUDE friend and fellow podcast host joins the Credit Union Leadership podcast, Lauren Culp, Publisher & CEO of CUInsight.
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Lauren Culp
Publisher & CEOCUInsight.com
It’s high time to shine a brighter light on the spectacular women in the credit union industry – on today's episode we discuss what women in our industry can look up to in the current leadership position women hold and the obstacles still in our way to make the industry better for women in the future. Taylor Murray asks our honored guest the below questions to tune in to see how Lauren repsonds. :)
What do you enjoy most about your work at CUInsight?
How has your work with CUDE informed your leadership in the movement?
Where do you see this industry heading and how is CUInsight positioned to help it?
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
In today's podcast, we discuss credit union name changes with the President and CEO of Koin Credit Union, Doug Clinton. His credit union recently changed its name from Lifeway Credit Union to Koin CU- listen in as he highlights the reasons why, how they did it, and what you should do if you are thinking of a name change.
Douglas P Clinton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglaspclinton/
Koin Credit Union was founded on one ideal – to leverage Christ-Centered Stewardship to improve the financial lives of our members through ethics, responsibility, and prudent leadership. They’re all integral components we believe help us achieve that lofty goal. It’s that simple.
We Are Koin
We are a small group of people who care about other people. We are a safe place for people who seek faith-based financial guidance and support. We are a community of like-minded individuals who want to make a difference. We are servants of Christ, who strive to grow his kingdom through generosity and stewardship.
We Are Fresh.
We do digital tools with a fresh approach: With human warmth and connection.
We Are Welcoming.
Just as Christ turns no one away, we welcome people at any stage in their financial and faith journey.
We Are Empathetic.
We do everything with a spirit of grace and humility, knowing we all fall short of the glory of God.
We Are Honest.
We understand the trust you put in us as stewards of your finances. We honor that trust with transparency and integrity.
We are Stewards of Christ.
Our unwavering goal is to grow the kingdom through the generosity and Christ-centered stewardship.
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Brad is an up-and-coming CEO out of Flint Michigan who you may remember used to work with Taylor Murray and Producer, Scott Albrecht at BCU. He also went to college with Scott where their paths certainly would have crossed at fraternity circle during their time at Western Michigan University college. But you will hear in this podcast, that young Brad was eager to succeed, continuing his education journey to get his Law degree from the University of Toledo and as the CLO at BCU attended school at Notre Dame and graduated with an MBA. He has been the CEO of Financial Plus Credit Union in Michigan since December 2019 and is a good friend of both Taylor and Scott. I can’t wait to have you listen in as a fly on the wall as two CEOs talk shop!! We cover various topics, from mentors and mistakes to fintech and the race to scale.
President/CEO at Financial Plus Credit Union - Michigan
To contact Brad- reach out to him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradbergmooser/
Enjoy this episode of the Credit Union Leadership podcast!!
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Credit unions typically provide about two weeks of training to a new teller. But how much training is provided to a new manager?
ServiStar’s Emerging Leaders program takes new and emerging managers and turns them into confident, competent, high-performance leaders who will be able to develop their own personal leadership style, deploy core coaching skills and maximize employee engagement and performance.
Sessions covering topics such as:
How to Manage Former Peers
Building Trust & Influence
Change Management
Emotional Intelligence
What's included:
Leadership assessment
One-on-one access to ServiStar's facilitators
Access to the ServiStar Network
Register Here
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Listen in to hear who CRASHs the podcast to open season 5 in our 25th year of helping credit union clients.
Also, Taylor Murray, CEO, and President of the podcast discusses tweaks we made to give you more access to our training at less cost!!
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Making More Money with Your Money
Please welcome Al Riddick, the President of Game Time Budgeting, an award-winning, Cincinnati-based, financial wellness firm that helps people learn to make their money behave.
Questions
What does budgeting mean to you?
What questions should people be asking themselves which might make them feel better about the process of budgeting?
Why is budgeting in January so important?
Financial New Year’s resolutions are very popular right now, but I understand you have a new way of looking at them. Can you tell me more?
How can 2022 help us create better financial plans in 2023?
I hear you love the rule of 12 when it comes to managing money, what does that mean?
What advice do you have for the person who makes a New Year’s resolution, but then finds it difficult to follow through?
What one or two things do most people forget to do at the beginning of the year which can hurt them in the long run?
Al, if you don’t mind me putting you on the spot, what types of topics do you and your wife discuss during your year-end annual review?
What’s one of the best pieces of advice you can leave with our listeners?
I hear you had a very special anniversary on Dec. 15. What was it?
What made you decide to become an entrepreneur?
Al, tell me a little about some of the services and products offered by Game Time Budgeting.
AL RIDDICK
PRESIDENT
O: 513-813-3275 | M: 513-706-0450
al@gametimebudgeting.com | www.gametimebudgeting.com
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Peter J. Benjamin joins us today on the Credit Union Leadership podcast to discuss leadership in mortgages today and in the future and what ServiStar and ACUMA are doing to help.
Peter J. Benjamin, CMB
Peter J. Benjamin, CMB is the President of the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA).
A mortgage professional with 20 years of experience, Benjamin has held various positions throughout the mortgage industry including Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending for Lafayette Federal Credit Union in Rockville, MD. During his time at Lafayette Federal, Benjamin led a high-performing mortgage team that exceeded production and budget goals each year, reduced the Credit Union’s cycle times to the industry required timeframes; and improved the credit union’s application pull-through rate.
As an association, Benjamin wants to see ACUMA members continue to foster the collaborative spirit that has made the association so great and work together to support the American Dream of homeownership. He sees ACUMA as a vital education arm that helps Member Credit Unions gain market share in the mortgage industry.
Benjamin plans to grow membership in ACUMA to bring its unique and strong value proposition to more and more credit unions, so they become stronger mortgage lenders and credit unions capture more market share across the country. He plans to engage with the organization’s affiliate members and sponsors to strengthen the partnerships. And finally, he will seek to continue delivering the highest quality education and networking events.
Benjamin holds a Certified Mortgage Banker designation, sits on the Advisory Counsel for a George Washington University School of Business leadership certificate program and is a Six Sigma Black Belt. He spends his personal time with his wife, Danielle, and their three kids. A DC-area native; he enjoys hiking through our National Parks system, brewing in his basement home brewery, and spending quality time with his family.
Peter J. Benjamin, CMB
Organization President
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Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Taylor Murray recently interviewed CU Broadcast- this is the B Roll that didn't make it on the first podcast, enjoy Mike Larson- the rest of the story.
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InterviewsCUbroadcast is a credit union talkshow. It is a collection of informative, online video interviews discussing today’s credit union issues and trends with some of the industry’s finest innovators, ambassadors, and game changers.We interview industry leaders and experts nationwide from credit unions, CUSOs, vendors, regulators, league officials, media, and more. We get their take on the latest industry trends, what we can learn from the past, and how to keep this industry moving forward and better serving its millions of members now and well into the future.Video ServicesWe have also added a number of Video Services that will allow you to tell your story in a unique and refreshing way -- in an objective, non-scripted interview format that lends a ton of credibility to your message and organization. Let your audience see your story told through video. Nothing is more powerful or shareable than this medium in today's marketplace. Take advantage of this cost-effective, time-saving process to enhance your trusted leadership position for increased business and branding.We're always looking for ways to make this industry better. If you have any input and expertise in this area, we want to interview you! Let's connect today at mike@cubroadcast.com.
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Meet Megan James
Megan James
Megan is the Manager of Learning and Development here at ServiStar Consulting. Megan began her career in Education and prior to her time here was the Group Leader of Compliance Training for a Pharmaceutical Solutions Company. Megan brings a lot of learning and development knowledge to our team and we are excited to take our existing programs to the next level with her guidance and expertise. Megan resides in Clearwater, Florida with her two Goldendoodles. In her free time she likes to go to the beach, try new restaurants and spend time with friends and family, but most of the time you can find her working on her house.
On today's episode, we meet the newest member of our training team and explore what she brings to the industry with the help of our President and CEO, Taylor Murray who kicks off this episode.
We recently played 20 questions: Get to know our new hire Megan better with her answers below:
What’s one album that you could listen to without ever getting bored?
Megan: That is not possible! I love mostly anything music, lots of different genres and artists.
Do you have any pets?
Megan: Yes, 2 Goldendoodles: Ruby is 10 and Piper is 1.
Do you have any family?
Megan: Yes, my Mom and Dad (live in MO), younger brother and his wife (live in CO), and lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins that mostly live in Missouri.
What’s a hobby you’ve learned since the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Megan: Honestly, I got better at being alone.
Which movie or show have you seen recently or what are you watching on Netflix?
Megan: I will watch ANYTHING documentary and quite a bit of reality TV, too. I recently finished The Watcher, which was really good!
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done or seen before?
Megan: Moving to Florida by myself with no place lined up until I got here would probably be close to the top.
What’s the best meal you’ve ever had?
Megan: I'm a foodie and I will eat and enjoy just about anything. I cannot answer that because I've had too many good meals!
What are your pet peeves?
Megan: Dishonesty, disrespect, being unreliable, laziness, and being messy/dirty
Do you have traditions in your family?
Megan: We always make a point to be together for at least one holiday during the year--last year everyone was here for Christmas.
What is your favorite snack?
Megan: Anything crunchy and salty--chips, crackers, nuts, etc...
Is there something that has made you smile recently?
Megan: The ServiStar Team
What’s the best advice you can give to someone who just started their career?
Megan: Do not ever let your job rule your personal life, put yourself, health and family first.
What are your favorite video/board games and why?
Megan: Scrabble, Words with Friends, and Wordle!
Which fictional family would you want to be part of?
Megan: Ok, might be controversial now, but The Cosby's!
How would you spend a million dollars (on yourself) in 24 hours? (no donating, investing, or giving to family)
Megan: I'd book a sabbatical for my family and close friends to travel all through Europe
What’s the coolest thing you’re working on right now?
Megan: I’ve been ordering all the materials and am getting ready to remodel my bathroom!
How do you like to get feedback?
Megan: Gently, but very direct.
What was the first job that you got a paycheck for?
Megan: Pizza Inn (pizza buffet place) when I was 16!
What are the toughest challenges you’ve had at work?
Megan: Taking on too much at a time and not asking for help
If you could get a new skill in 10 minutes, what would it be?
Megan: I'm terrible at anything athletic, so I would like to learn how to play all sports.
What is your favorite Life Hack?
Megan: Organization! I should have been a professional organizer
Where would be your favorite place to retire?
Megan: 100% Italy!
Reining from Clearwater, Florida, Megan James is here to take your credit union to a better place where People help People in a more efficient and effective way to make the movement stronger.
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Community Choice Credit Union is a 1.68 Billion dollar community influencer in Michigan. Their partnership with the University of Maryland, Filene, and ServiStar has allowed them to come to the market with a complete program to educate it's employees using CUNA's FICEP training and teach them the soft skills needed to take that training and implement it with every member, every time, where they are at.
Simply said, Choice Map helps members achieve the life they desire.
Stacey Ferris, is the training manager over the program and is willing to help your credit union out as well. She can be reached at sferris@communitychoicecu.com.
You can also contact our producer, Scott Albrecht who developed this two-and-a-half-day training to learn more about how it can be delivered at your credit union. Contact Scott on Linked In using the link below:Scott Albrecht
Interested in participating in our 25 year anniversary podcast? Email: Scott@ServiStarConsulting.com to be on air and share your favorite memories of Mike and the team and how they were able to influence your credit union and you.
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Trick or Treat!!! It's ServiStar Consulting, here to offer you tricks you can use with your credit union...see what we did there? :)
In this episode, we have a treat for you: a chat with Vicky Franchino, Industry Ghost Writer.
Vicky fills listeners in on what ghostwriting is, why your credit union might need a ghostwriter, and how you can track down a ghostwriter of your very own. Plus, she weighs in on the question every enquiring mind wants answered, “Is candy corn awesome?”
Stay tuned to this incredibly spooky episode of the Credit Union Leadership Podcast!
To contact Vicky and have her ghost write for your credit union- email her or visit here website: vickyfranchino.comvicky@vickyfranchino.comAlso, if you want to get a free copy of the article I wrote on Business Development that Vicky helps us with, check that out by emailing me at Scott@ServiStarConsulting.com.
And yes, Vicky also proofed these show notes for me because she is a nice human being :)