November 21, 2011
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Successful leaders live by fundamental leadership principles with discipline and focus. They commit to continuous learning and strive to have their behaviors serve as a reflection of their values — setting the standard and expectations for others in your organization. […]
October 27, 2011
As I reflect on my travels to over 20 cities in 2011, I am struck by a conversation I’d like to share with you. Upon arriving late one evening in Las Vegas to speak at a credit union conference, I […]
September 19, 2011
Our firm recently facilitated the successful merger of two credit unions. One of the fundamental issues that we focused on was the ability of the post merger team to quickly establish and maintain productive working relationships with employees and the […]
September 8, 2011
Long Island Business News By, Stuart R. Levine Our firm recently facilitated the successful merger of two credit unions. One of the fundamental issues that we focused on was the ability of the post merger team to quickly establish and […]
August 27, 2011
Recently I moderated a webinar that is part of the National Association for Corporate Directors (NACD) Boardroom Excellence Series entitled, “Boards and CEOs: Trust, Transparency and Constructive Tension. The participants, Kenneth Daly, President and CEO, NACD and The Honorable Kenneth […]
August 18, 2011
This week I attended the 34th Annual National Director’s Convention in Las Vegas as a speaker on the topic of “Relentless Strategic Leadership to Ensure Member Value ”. The sessions were attended by both directors and CEOs. The topic most […]
July 28, 2011
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This past month, I attended a Deloitte conference hosted by their Center for Corporate Governance, including 1,000 directors across 30 locations, live from New York City. One of the most important topics and issues discussed is the board’s approach to […]
July 1, 2011
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This past month, I attended a Deloitte conference hosted by their Center for Corporate Governance, including 1,000 directors across 30 locations, live from New York City. One of the most important topics and issues discussed is the board’s approach to […]
June 16, 2011
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Last week I attended a conference in New York City hosted by the National Association of Corporate Directors. Core to this organization is the belief in education of directors who serve shareholders and other important stakeholders. Here are some directional […]
May 18, 2011
Having just returned from NACUSO’s 2011 Annual Conference in Las Vegas, I thought it would be appropriate to share some perspective on current issues and trends that will impact your credit union and its ability to survive and thrive. Gigi […]
May 6, 2011
Last week I attended a governance conference in New York City. The primary focus of the meeting was education of directors who serve members and other important stakeholders. The real challenge that CEOs and boards face, is to learn as […]
May 6, 2011
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This past year IBM released it fourth edition of their biennial Global CEO Study series entitled, “Capitalizing on Complexity.” Over 1500 global CEOs were interviewed in person, throughout 60 countries and across 33 industries. The insights gained from this study […]
April 13, 2011
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I’ve spent the last two months with clients on the road visiting eight cities in the United States and making two trips to Europe. My meetings stimulated some thoughts that I would like to share with you. Michael Dowling (CEO […]
April 7, 2011
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This past month, I was invited to deliver a leadership presentation to a group of international business students at Stony Brook University at the request of a business colleague I have known for over 25 years. These exchanges of content […]
April 1, 2011
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This past month, I was invited to deliver a leadership presentation to a group of international business students at Stony Brook University at the request of a business colleague I have known for over 25 years. These exchanges of content […]
March 11, 2011
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As the snow from this very harsh winter begins to melt, those of us who are golfers begin the transition from the winter doldrums to a hopeful new season. One way to prepare your body and your mind is to […]
February 22, 2011
On January 25th, 2011, The Credit Union Leadership Forum held its first Web Seminar entitled, “A Practical Perspective: Regulatory Realities”, featuring Paul Peterson, NCUA Associate General Counsel, Teresa Halleck, President & CEO, San Diego County Credit Union and Sarah Snell […]
February 11, 2011
Many organizations today should revisit their strategic plan and the process that built the direction. Strategic planning processes can be delivered in many different ways. It’s important to align the team, and start the discussion with independent data about customer […]
February 4, 2011
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Directors desire a stronger line of communication with the CEO than is presently acknowledged. Sometimes lack of dialogue is a byproduct of board rules, including requirements for executive sessions without the CEO present. Sometimes it stems from failing to make […]
February 3, 2011
As we consider regulatory changes for board governance and the business environment gets more complicated, boards and CEOs have to define and clarify their roles and responsibilities. This will require more direct communication and understanding of strategy. Committing to an […]