Conference Presentations
It's Hard, but It's True
Presented By Linda Weatherford, CUDE
Learn to value every step of your journey, discover how small things have a big impact, and be encouraged to dream big.
Cooperatives: Building a Better World Through Credit Unions
Presented By Jeff Hardin, CUDE & Lauren Whaley, CUDE
2025 marks the International Year of Cooperatives, celebrating the profound impact of cooperative financial institutions and the millions of cooperatives worldwide. This session delves into the inspiring history and transformative journey of credit unions, highlighting the vision and passion of early US and global leaders. Discover how credit unions continue to embody a solution-driven mindset, address modern challenges, and empower communities worldwide.
Five Important Gauges for a Credit Union
Presented By Tim Gardner
To best serve our members, we must operate in an efficient and financially responsible manner. Learn which financial measures are most vital to a credit union’s success.
Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion
Young credit union professionals from North and South Carolina will discuss their experience in the credit union industry and the interests of young professionals at their credit unions and in their communities.
A Look Inside: 3 Ways to Increase Self-Awareness on Teams
Presented By Betty Parker
Your impact on any team is determined by performance, communications, and self-awareness. How effective are you as a team member? In this session, three methods will be shared that will challenge you to “look inside” yourself and become dynamically self-aware.
Presented By Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith will share his observations about leadership failure. Essentially, he will identify some of the reasons why individuals and companies fail to be successful. This presentation will explain how we can succeed in our careers and credit unions.