Musings from the CU Suite

Written by Anthony Demangone

NAFCU isn't a credit union, but we do have a board of directors.  We just finished up what I like to call "board week" at NAFCU.  We held our regular board meeting, the board meeting of our subsidiary, as well as a number (one, two, three) of other side meetings during the week. 

I love our board.  So for me, "board week" is a grand time. I get to rub shoulders with 11 successful credit union CEOs.  When I'm smart, I sit back and listen.  With my yapper shut.  Anyone who knows me, though, knows that I'm rarely smart in that way.

That being said, in a rare instance of personal self-inflicted silence, one of NAFCU's directors shared with me this view of management.  Please allow me to paraphrase...

As a younger employee, I really enjoyed my "work."  There were reports to be reviewed, files to be completed, and policies to be read.  I had my "to do" pile here, and my completed work would be placed there.  And it was gratifying.  And simple.  I could look and easily see what had to be done.  And at the end of the day, I could see what I had accomplished.

Now, life isn't that simple.  I rarely have a clear picture of what I must do on a given day when I arrive.  And at the end of the day, it isn't always clear what I have accomplished. 

We talked a bit about management.  And then there was a pause.  And our director continued.

You know, I wasn't complaining just there.  It just is what it is.  I've loved every day.  I wouldn't trade my job for anything.

Like I said.  I love our board.

Have a great weekend, everyone.