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We are thrilled to announce Jennifer Sterling as the 2024 recipient of eLeadership Academy’s Emerging Leader Scholarship, part of our Shine Bright Scholarship Program! As the Support Services Administration Team Lead at Kawartha Credit Union, Jennifer provides outstanding support to her team and manager while driving initiatives that help mitigate risk for the business and its members. Jennifer’s commitment to personal growth and her passion for building a collaborative, inclusive, and engaged work environment exemplify the leadership qualities we celebrate. Through this scholarship, Jennifer receives full tuition to complete all programs within the Certificate in Applied Leadership (CAL), empowering her to Shine Bright as a leader and make an even greater impact at Kawartha. Please join us in congratulating Jennifer on this well-deserved recognition and in wishing her success on her leadership journey! 🎉 #LeadershipGrowth #EmergingLeader #ShineBright #Congratulations

The future of the credit union system depends on great leadership. And great leadership requires an openness to learning and growth. What can you do today to boost your knowledge and skills? Stay curious, embrace a growth mindset, and new solutions will appear.

Did you know that only 22% of employees feel they are managed in a way that encourages exceptional performance? Alarming, right? For any leader committed to unlocking their team's full potential, this should be a wake-up call. Learn what you can do about it in our latest article. #leadership #expectations #coaching #creditunionleaders

Are you sending your team signals that they should trust or doubt you? There is a chemical reaction in the brain that promotes or prohibits trust, and it works like a mirror. If you give trust, you are more likely to receive it. When employees feel accepted, trust is established. Collaboration, connection and creativity flourish. However, when employees feel like they're not fully accepted, their threat response and defense mechanisms are activated. They lack trust, and that can sabotage teamwork.

Become a warrior for brain health. New studies show that moving is good for your brain: whether you exercise every day, or squeeze in all of your physical activity on the weekend. The benefits are nearly the same, so long as you get the same amount of moderate to intense exercise each week.

Welcome to our 2024 Fall eLEAD and eCOACH participants!   This cohort season we are thrilled to welcome over 220 CU leaders from 41 credit unions and service organizations across the system. Together, we’ll enhance leadership and coaching skills through shared experiences and collaboration.   Welcome to the CU leaders from: Access Credit Union Arrowhead Credit Union Assiniboine Credit Union Atlantic Edge Credit Union Bow Valley Credit Union Caisse Financial Group / Caisse Groupe Financier Canadian Credit Union Association Compass Credit Union Copperfin Credit Union Cornerstone Credit Union East Coast Credit Union FirstOntario Credit Union Fusion Credit Union Innovation Federal Credit Union Kindred Credit Union Libro Credit Union Mainstreet Credit Union Me-Dian Credit Union Nelson & District Credit Union Northern Credit Union Orange County's Credit Union Pasadena Federal Credit Union POPA Federal Credit Union Provincial Credit Union Radius Credit Union Revelstoke Credit Union Rivermark Community Credit Union SASCU StellerVista Credit Union Summerland Credit Union Sunrise Credit Union Sunshine Coast Credit Union Sydney Credit Union The Police Credit Union Ukrainian Credit Union Limited Valley First Credit Union Vision Credit Union Ltd. WESTconsin Credit Union WFCU Credit Union YNCU Yolo Federal Credit Union This cohort brings a wealth of knowledge, and we’re excited to learn, grow, and expand our impact alongside these incredible leaders. #Leadership #Coaching #CreditUnionLeaders

When a problem arises, stop yourself from giving those you lead an immediate answer. Instead say, “I have some thoughts, but I would love to hear what you think first.” Then, bite your tongue and listen. After they respond, say, “Tell me more,” and listen again. Thinking before you speak interrupts your natural tendency to jump in with solutions, and it gives those you lead a chance to come up with solutions on their own. #leadership #neuroleadership #coaching

As Mark Cuban has pointed out, failure is not the opposite of success; it's a part of it. Every misstep is an opportunity to learn, grow, and become stronger. By fostering a mindset of continuous improvement, we can replace fear with inspiration. #leadership #growthmindset #MarkCuban

Great leaders foster a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. When everyone feels free to contribute their unique perspective, you can tap into a wider range of ideas, leading to better decision-making and greater innovation

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. Read our latest blog post to find out what it is!