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Coach the Person, Not the Problem

In leadership and coaching, it’s tempting to jump in and fix problems. It feels efficient, helpful, and maybe even necessary. But the truth is, when we try to solve the issue in front of us, we often ...

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Celebrating 5 Years of a Late-Night Idea

In May 2020, during one of the most uncertain times in recent history, I found myself—like many other leaders—balancing the uncertainty of the pandemic with providing hope and steady leadership. I had...

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What’s Your Team Catching From You?

You can feel it before anyone speaks. The tension in the room. The excitement. The calm. Whether we realize it or not, we are constantly reading emotional cues and catching them. This isn’t soft scien...

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Are You Caught in an Authenticity Paradox?

Authenticity is often described as the hallmark of effective leadership. It builds trust, fosters connection, and strengthens credibility. But what happens when being your “authentic self” feels at od...

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Navigating Change with a Stone Age Brain

If it feels like change is everywhere, all the time—it’s because it is. Technology, economic shifts, remote work, evolving customer expectations, and global events have created a pace of constant chan...

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Congratulations, 2025

CULC Designation Recipients!

We’re thrilled to announce that another outstanding group of credit union professionals has officially earned their Credit Union Leadership and Coaching (CULC) Designation—and we couldn’t be more insp...

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Are We Doomed to Five More Generations of Inequality?

March is a time to honour the contributions of women, acknowledge the progress made, and recognize the persistent barriers that remain. Studies consistently show that diverse leadership teams drive st...

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This Leadership Superpower Can’t Be Automated

AI is revolutionizing industries, automation is streamlining tasks, and credit unions are evolving faster than ever before. Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, making processes more effi...

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The Overlooked Mark of Great Leadership

 

What makes a leader truly great? Is it crushing goals? Delivering jaw-dropping presentations? Wielding unmatched expertise? Surprisingly, it's none of these things.

The real mark of a great leader...

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The Best Gift You Can Give Employees (and Yourself)

The holidays are a time for giving, but in our fast-paced, always-on world, the most meaningful gifts aren't the ones wrapped in ribbons. What if the best gift you could offer wasn't tangible at all, ...

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Are You Too Nice?

Why Teams Crave Accountability and How You Can Use It to Be a Better Leader

In our society, being nice is often seen as a virtue. We're taught to be kind, considerate, and agreeable. But when it come...

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Great Expectations: How Belief Unlocks Team Potential

Did you know that only 22% of employees feel they are managed in a way that encourages exceptional performance? Alarming, right? For any leader committed to unlocking their team's full potential, this...

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