Fueled by technological advances, today's modern workplace feels worlds away from our cave-dwelling roots. But there is at least one factor that hasn't changed for centuries: the human need for...

If you've ever flown, you've likely heard the pre-flight safety briefing where airline passengers are instructed to secure their own oxygen masks before assisting others. It's a critical...

The inaugural group of professionals to earn an eLeadership Academy Credit Union Leadership and Coaching (CULC) Designation have graduated, and we couldn’t be more proud.

Jointly awarded by...

 Silence really is golden, but most of us will do anything to avoid it.

What is your silence threshold: a few seconds, a minute, a few minutes? For most leaders, becoming comfortable with...

As a credit union people leader, you might see yourself as a good boss. But do those you lead see it the same way?

It turns out many managers aren't as great as they might like to believe. A recent...

As the rapidly changing world demands our continual evolution, most credit unions see the critical need to boost innovation in every aspect of operations. According to a BCG report, 79% of...

Winter is here, and that means long nights, less sunlight and disturbed sleeping patterns. Thankfully, there are a few steps you can take to combat the effects of winter and regain control of...

As a leader, one of your most important tasks is to build a culture of trust within your team and organization. Because if you don’t, leading in the absence of trust will be like trying to...

In Dale Carnegie’s day (How to Win Friends and Influence People), friends were earned with a firm handshake and a warm smile. The idea that winning friends today has been reduced to an...

Interpersonal connections are threads that strengthen the fabric of our leadership impact. Our networks are a powerful source of information, energy, opportunity, and ideas. When I connect with...

We’ve reached the tipping point of remote work. Initially sparked by the widespread availability of high-speed internet, working from home became an imperative for many during the onset of...

By Sandra McDowell, eLeadership Academy

If words like “meditation” and “mindfulness” conjure up images of a yoga retreat or something that seems equally irrelevant to your...