CUES

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝑶𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑲𝒏𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒔 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗖𝗨 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 Discover how New Orleans Firemen's Federal Credit Union, a certified CDFI, is transforming lives by helping underserved families rise above financial challenges through personalized guidance and innovative programs. Featured on award-winning Opportunity Knocks on PBS, their approach shows that creative education and support isn’t just good service; it empowers members and strengthens the community. Learn how NOFFCU is leading the way in financial empowerment and get inspired to bring similar solutions to your credit union! https://hubs.la/Q03Wm75X0 #LeadWithCUES #CreditUnions #OpportunityKnocks

𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 Join facilitator Dohnia Dorman, MBA, PMP, Founder & CEO, Omnia Exec LLC, for Virtual Classroom: 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑦 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝐴𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: 𝐻𝑜𝑤 𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝐶𝑎𝑛 𝐸𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝐸𝑥𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑛 2026. You’ll learn proven frameworks to maintain strategic alignment while adapting to mid-year market shifts, identify early warning signs of execution risks, and develop actionable steps to achieve your 2026 goals. Reserve your spot today! https://hubs.la/Q03Wmf7Y0 #LeadWithCUES #CreditUnions

A powerful conversation took place at Filene’s big.bright.minds. as CUES CEO Heather McKissick, I-CUDE, presented insights on "Resilience by Design" and the practice of elastic leadership. From building capacity before disruption to using healthy tension as a catalyst for innovation, Heather challenged leaders to rethink what it truly means to stay resilient in a time of continuous change. Grateful to Filene for creating space for these future-focused conversations, and to the many credit union leaders leaning in with curiosity and purpose. #BBM25 #LeadWithCUES #CreditUnions

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄! 𝗖𝗨𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻! Learn to navigate change and turn uncertainty into opportunity when you join us for this session, where we’ll discuss Harvard ManageMentor’s course on Change Management. Complete the course before the discussion and come prepared to share your insights, key takeaways, and plans for integrating these practices into your daily routine. Register now! https://hubs.la/Q03Wm3qs0 #LeadWithCUES #CreditUnions

𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗨𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 CUES Advanced Management Program from eCornell July 8, 2026 – April 7, 2027 Join a select cohort of credit union leaders for nine months of immersive, C-suite-focused leadership training. Learn from Cornell faculty, sharpen your executive acumen, and prepare to lead with confidence. Last year’s graduates completed the program with new skills and perspectives that are already shaping the credit union movement—register now to be the next credit union leader to make an impact. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄. 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀. https://hubs.la/Q03WwXQY0 #LeadWithCUES #CreditUnions

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀? Even the most confident leaders feel unsettled when stepping into a new level of success. In 𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑡ℎ 𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑙𝑠 𝑈𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒, Laurie Maddalena CSP, MBA, CPCC, Executive Coach/Consultant, Envision Excellence LLC, explains why self-doubt often spikes during these moments and how leaders can adapt. Discover why:   • Growth activates doubt and hesitation   • Your Inner Critic speaks louder as you stretch into new territory   • Shifting to your Inner Coach can help restore confidence, grounding, and intention If professional growth has ever made you uncomfortable, learn how to navigate it and transform how you lead. Read the full article now: https://hubs.la/Q03WmcH40 #LeadWithCUES #CreditUnions

We're excited to be part of Filene's big.bright.minds. energy in Nashville next week! CUES CEO Heather McKissick, I-CUDE, will lead a session on “Resilience by Design,” introducing the concept of elastic leadership and how leaders can effectively navigate continuous transformation. If you’re attending big.bright.minds., be sure to check it out! #BBM25 #LeadWithCUES #CreditUnions

𝗖𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲! 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗨𝗘𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀. We’re proud to recognize this year’s exceptional honorees—three visionary leaders and one outstanding credit union, all shaping the future of our industry. From champions of diversity, equity, and inclusion to innovative executives and a dedicated board member, these honorees exemplify excellence, leadership, and commitment to the credit union movement. Check out the full list of winners, including this year’s Hall of Fame inductee! https://hubs.la/Q03VRtCj0 #CUES Dupaco Community Credit Union Chuck Fagan Velera Joe Hearn Rick Will Peak Credit Union USF Credit Union

𝗖𝗨𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀—𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻! Learn to navigate change and turn uncertainty into opportunity when you join us for this session, where we’ll discuss Harvard ManageMentor’s course on Change Management. Complete the course before the discussion and come prepared to share your insights, key takeaways, and plans for integrating these practices into your daily routine. Register now! https://hubs.la/Q03VDkMC0 #CUES

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸? For credit unions, one wrong click can mean serious financial and reputational damage. Make sure you stay one step ahead of cyber criminals. In the article 𝐶𝑦𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝐶𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐷𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐻𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑠, Velera’s Chief Information Security Officer, David Bryant, CISSP, CEH, CPT, shares practical steps for strengthening your defenses.   • Spot subtle phishing cues before they do damage   • Follow best practices for protecting employees   • Identify cyber extortion threats   • Restore your system in the event of a ransomware attack Guard your credit union against increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity threats. Read the article now. https://hubs.la/Q03VsHRw0 #CUES