Tag Archives: CEO

So you want to be a CEO?

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Jay Morris

Last month, an article I wrote on “Tomorrow’s Leaders” landed on the cover of The Federal Credit Union magazine, NAFCU’s bimonthly publication. Back in August, when I was interviewing credit union CEOs for the piece, I shared some of their “secrets” here on … Continue reading →

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The ‘secrets’ to great leadership really aren’t secret

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Jay Morris

What makes a great leader? I’ve been posing that question to credit union CEOs for an article I’m writing for NAFCU’s magazine. Without spilling too many beans, let me share with you some “secrets” I’ve learned about great leadership. I think … Continue reading →

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What does a CEO want?

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Jay Morris

It seems that we are always guessing what CEOs want. Even the Mentalist would be hard-pressed to figure out some of the inscrutable things they say. “Transparency” may have climbed to the top of most organizations’ list of core values, … Continue reading →

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Hey, dreamer, start paying attention to your firm’s goals!

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Jay Morris

I rarely remember my dreams; and when I do, they generally aren’t about work. Usually some childhood fear rears its ugly head, and once again I am reliving the anxiety of forgetting my homework, failing a test or becoming hopelessly … Continue reading →

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‘What are we doing about this?’

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Jay Morris

Have you ever received an e-mail or note from a boss or board member—usually with an article attached—that simply says, “What are we doing about this?” There is no other explanation, no instruction, no suggestion that “we should meet to … Continue reading →

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