Emerging Leaders Program Agenda
DAY 1: January 23 | Getting Back to Our Roots
DAY 2: March 12 | CU Financial Basics
DAY 3: April 16 | Project Planning
DAY 4: May 20 | Leadership Presence
DAY 5: July 29 | Political Advocacy
DAY 6: August 23 | Final Presentations & Program Completion
DAY 1: January 23 | Getting Back to Our Roots
League Office | Louisville, KY
The credit union movement began with a simple idea – that people could achieve a better standard of living for themselves and others by pooling their savings and making loans to neighbors and co-workers. It is very important that, as emerging credit union leaders, we take a moment to reflect on why credit unions exist and how they've evolved over the years. We will learn statistics on Kentucky's credit unions, hear from a Board Director, and get an up-close and personal story of leadership development from a credit union CEO.
Day one also includes presentations from:
- Sedric Brinson, CUNA Engagement Consultant
- Craig Bilotta, NCUA Examiner
- Kristi Amick, TruStage
DAY 2: March 12 | CU Financial Basics
TBD | Louisville, KY
Every day, managers make decisions that affect the credit union’s financial performance. Industry financial expert, Tim Gardner, will help Emerging Leaders get a better understanding of why numbers matter. Tim will cover financial ratios, 5300 reports, CAMELS ratings and more.
DAY 3: April 16 | Project Planning
League Office | Louisville, KY
DAY 4: May 20 | Leadership Presence
League Office | Louisville, KY
In this all-day workshop, presenter Justin Patton will challenge Emerging Leaders to disrupt patterns of behaviors holding them back, allow them to practice relevant concepts, and receive personalized feedback.
Part One: Authentic Leadership
Leadership is not about you, but it starts with you!
Identify who you are at your best, the unique contributions you bring into every room, and how your presence shapes team and organization culture.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
- Identify the three factors of a leader's credibility
- Articulate who you are at your best
- Discuss the #1 factor that blocks authenticity
- Explore the three core energy levels that impact how we communication
- Highlight your core values and purpose
Part Two: Presentation Skills
Stop presenting. Start connecting.
It's time to move past just presenting information. Learn to connect with your audience by using the REAL model: relevance, engagement, authentic delivery, and likability.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
- Use a proven model to frame a relevant message
- Create a core message that sticks
- Use storytelling to move people intellectually and emotionally
- Deliver your presentation with authentic confidence
- Demonstration your ability to be open and let people into your world
DAY 5: July 29 | Political Advocacy
Kentucky State Capital | Frankfort, KY
While the Kentucky Credit Union League delivers the credit union message to Frankfort and Washington D.C., the grassroots efforts of credit unions in the community are just as necessary. Educating lawmakers about the credit union difference and how the movement is helping their constituents is a critical part of our strategy of removing barriers. Credit union leaders should take every opportunity to reach out to legislators and actively advocate on behalf of the movement.
On this day of the Emerging Leaders Program, participants will spend the day at the Kentucky State Capital hearing from legislative leadership and learning more about the legislative process.
DAY 6: August 23 | Final Presentations & Program Completion
In-Person Meeting | Lexington Convention Center | Lexington, KY
At the League Annual Meeting & Convention, Leaders will reflect on their takeaways from their group projects and present their experiences in a general session.
The session will close with each participant receiving a certificate of completion from the League President.