5 minute read – There are countless references today to the “lone wolf” – the person who stands alone and doesn’t need anyone else to be successful, individualism marked as the key characteristic to success. But the “lone wolf” is a temporary status because even the powerful and intelligent wolf depends upon the pack for … Continued
5 minute read – As rates have increased materially, and liquidity pressure continues to build, leaders are faced with hard and timely decisions. We feel reposting our blog on decay rates will help decision-makers keep critical ALM modeling issues top of mind. The weight of important decisions is always present – don’t lose sight of … Continued
4 minute read – Imagine you have begun climbing Mount Everest, you reach 24,000 feet and realize you didn’t bring enough oxygen. Without oxygen, it is nearly impossible to complete the climb. Do you take it as a failure? Or do you acknowledge your disappointment and take it as an opportunity to reflect and assess … Continued
9 minute read – Every day we have critical conversations with our clients about a range of topics from financial modeling to strategic planning. Something we hear more and more executives discuss is the importance of scenario planning for their institution in this current environment. After receiving great feedback on this blog, we have decided … Continued
4 minute read – The following blog post was written by c. myers and originally published by CUES on December 21, 2022. As leaders, we know that engaged employees are good for morale, which is good for business. It is also personally rewarding to help grow talent and deepen their connections and contributions to a higher … Continued
7 minute read – As rates have increased materially, and liquidity pressure continues to build, leaders will continue to be faced with high-impact decisions that can have longer term consequences. Reliable and timely financial decision-information is a huge component of a successful decision-making process. This blog on Static Balance Sheet Analysis (sometimes referred to as … Continued
4 minute read – Thriving leaders embrace the fact that they are in the people business, first and foremost. They realize and appreciate that – regardless of the external forces they face, how advanced technology becomes, and whether they are poised for rapid growth or preparing for recession – they still need to prioritize … Continued
4 minute read – The following blog post was written by c. myers and originally published by CUES on November 7, 2022. Asset/Liability Committee meetings are an opportunity to create compelling collaborations that are interesting, relevant, and result in better member value and better asset/liability management – AND you get to check the compliance box. If … Continued
3 minute read – When the going gets tough, the tough get going, but the tough might also be getting tired. Knowing that the world isn’t slowing down any time soon, it is essential that you are taking actions to ensure that you can sustain your leadership team and your financial institution through the next … Continued
4 minute read – The following blog post was written by c. myers and originally published by CUES on September 19, 2022. Targeting younger customers is so common that you could say it’s ubiquitous, but the reasons why are often fuzzy. Gaining traction with this group in a way that benefits both younger people and … Continued
