Which Position Needs to Network More than Any Other?

If you’ve read some of my recent posts, you know I’ve been chatting a lot in the past couple of months with executives and officers at local financial institutions, especially credit unions. During those conversations I’ve discovered something interesting… Executives...

Miracles and Magic

“Miracles happen everyday, change your perception of what a miracle is and you’ll see them all around you.” ~ Jon Bon Jovi My wife is a genius. Seriously. Not only does she have a PhD in molecular biology, run her own business, and keep this family...

Executive Networking Profile: Karen Church

“Always make time to meet with others outside the credit union.” advises Karen Church, CEO of ELGA Credit Union, especially if you are new to the industry. In the years she has been CEO she concedes that sometimes making that commitment can be a challenge. Somehow,...

Executive Networking Profile: Kenny Leonard

As the Chair of the Greater Southwest Chapter of the Michigan Credit Union League, Kenneth “Kenny” Leonard has seen a lot of new networkers come and go. When asked what he sees as their biggest mistakes, he responds “Sticking with those they already know.” Leonard...

Executive Networking Profile: Jim Boehler

“It’s about expanding your comfort zone.” says Lakes Community Credit Union Marketing Director, Jim Boehler. “You just have to stop being afraid.” Jim admits that this was a real challenge for him when he first started networking. Chatting with complete strangers was...