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...

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

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

I would consider myself a less-than-stellar flyer. The plane makes a little move, and my heart sinks faster than a bad investment. The...

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

One of the most valuable lessons I've learned in my career is to "never let a good crisis go to waste." In my operational days, it was...

As I get older, things start to creak and groan a bit more. Walking has become my daily ritual, not just for physical health but also as...

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....

Last week, Lloyd’s Banking Group in London announced that they are restructuring their Risk department, citing that 2/3 of all executives...

Have you ever found yourself grappling with systems or applications that just won't cooperate the way they're meant to? Perhaps you've...

Today, I want to take up a few minutes of your time and touch on the uncanny parallels between risk management and sales. In our line of...

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...