From our latest impacts and financial tips to what it means to Belong, see how we’re making Impossible Dreams come true in the Michigan communities we serve.
Gratitude and acknowledgment are powerful tools for credit union leaders to inspire teams, foster collaboration, and navigate change, driving both organizational success and employee satisfaction.
The Relentless Care Foundation awarded a grant to the Amplification Capital Campaign at 88.1 FM The Park, a local news radio station operated by Plymouth-Canton students. The campaign will fund an expansion of the studio space, more than doubling the space the student-run radio station has to operate so more students can participate in all the program has to offer.
As life and career transitions challenge us to let go of old roles and embrace new ones, the journey from water skier to cheerleader mirrors the growth we experience in both personal passions and professional leadership.
Reflecting on the lessons learned through both personal and family experiences with failure, emphasizing how embracing setbacks, seeking support, and continuous growth can transform failure into a powerful driver of success.
Emphasizing the importance of thoughtful succession and transition planning in leadership, urging organizations to honor departures, build alumni networks, and foster cultures that celebrate change while ensuring smooth leadership transitions.
A personal story, the "Choose the Bear" movement, and highlighting our efforts to help women facing violence and economic abuse through financial tools and support for safer futures.
Community is at the heart of credit unions, and by drawing inspiration from groups like jam bands, we can amplify our role as community leaders, creating deeper connections and positive, lasting impacts on the people we serve.
After years of moving across the country to pursue her career dreams, we reflects on returning to Michigan, finding both personal and professional fulfillment, and witnessing a growing sense of hope and collaboration in the state's efforts to address challenges and build a brighter future.
Consider how the simple beauty of any individual unfolds through their complexity and depth. Valuing one element of an individual’s identity narrowly and weighing any portion of a human being’s passions more heavily limits us and, more importantly, them. We can do better.
Exploring the importance of crafting a simple, engaging strategy and emphasizes how execution, communication, and avoiding distractions are key to turning strategic vision into successful outcomes.
Exploring the evolution of payments, highlighting the need for credit unions to innovate and embrace emerging trends like digital wallets, embedded banking, and AI to stay relevant in a rapidly changing landscape.
Leadership, grounded in gratitude and courage, involves being vulnerable, offering support, believing in others when they don’t, and growing future leaders by helping them realize their full potential.