Insights on Risk, Leadership & Operational Excellence

4 ways credit union risk professionals can proactively support the strategic plan.

Last week, the NCUA announced that examiners were no longer assigning risk ratings or utilizing reputation risk in the examination and...

A tangled network of metal beams and threads, illuminated by vibrant orange and muted tones, captures the essence of complexity in...

You have a great idea. It could be a new marketing strategy, a game-changing operational process, a critical software upgrade, or a new...

As risk managers, we excel at scanning the horizon for threats. We model market volatility, plan for disruptive events, and quantify the...

Why Do We Struggle with Problems? What do 3-year-olds do a lot? Besides throwing tantrums and putting themselves in life-threatening...

Artificial intelligence. Just the term can evoke a range of reactions, from wide-eyed excitement to understandable apprehension. Across...

Rediscovering Soccer Passion You know how my soccer enthusiasm took a detour after we traded the Pacific Northwest for Texas? The MLS...

Last week was spring break for us in Texas! We decided to finally tick off Big Bend National Park from our bucket list. For those who...

Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of being a guest on Mark Hoffman’s podcast “The Resilient Journey.” Mark and I connected on...

In my years leading teams, I've come to firmly believe that one of the most critical aspects of effective leadership, and yet...

It's been a while since I've posted on the blog. Summer happens, the kids are out of school, and somehow routines go out the window along...

I just returned from Germany where I spent a few days to see family. A must visit on these trips home is always Rothenburg o.d. Tauber....

The only constant is change. That has been my motto since day one! As I've grown older, change has become my constant companion, and it...

I had a glance at the calendar today and realized that Thanksgiving is just around the corner next week. It kind of took me by surprise,...

The weather in Texas is beautifully sunny and warm, which is a stark contrast to the festive holiday decorations sprouting up all around...

I hope you're all feeling refreshed after the time change this weekend—though it certainly feels like we've zipped through multiple time...

The morning after Halloween can often find us reaching for an extra cup of coffee, shaking off the playful remnants of the previous...

Leading a team of risk and resilience professionals poses its own set of challenges. Our role is often misunderstood or viewed as...

In today's world of remote and hybrid and even after three years of working in it, leaders are still challenged by maintaining...