It’s no secret that the credit union industry thrives on collaboration and working toward the common goal of bettering members’ lives. The most successful cooperatives thrive because of the tone set at the top of the organization.
Are you new to a leadership role or preparing for one? Are you focused on empowering future leaders? Are you a veteran leader looking to be inspired?
We recently asked new and established leaders what it means to embrace different leadership styles, encourage culture changes, and what advice they have for the next generation of leaders. Along with those insights, they’ve also shared reflections on the value they get from Callahan’s Roundtables, and why they keep coming back for more.
Download your free copy of these inspiring interviews – Powerful Voices That Ignite Change: A Collection Of Interviews With The Industry’s Top Leaders.
In this special download, you will hear from the following industry leaders:
- Kim Alexander, EVP/Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, Blue FCU
- Jen Kuhn, Chief Human Resources Officer, Bank-Fund Staff FCU
- Jimmy Lovelace, Chief Experience Officer, Community First Credit Union Of Florida
- Seun Aiyese, Senior Vice President, Affinity FCU
- Kiona Bell, Director of Digital Delivery & Member Experience, Credit Union West
“We are all called to be leaders regardless of title or position. Leadership is not the exclusive domain of senior leaders. We have to inspire a workplace that links the vision and mission of our movement and the needs and wishes of our members.“
-Seun Aiyese, SVP, Affinity FCU
Ready…set…let’s inspire one another.
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