This episode uses the fall of Sears as a sharp governance lesson for credit union boards: technology alone didn’t sink Sears—leadership and strategy did. It urges boards to move past comfort, stay curious, and treat the future as something to protect.

Practical guidance includes continuous education, structured industry awareness, and stronger strategic questioning—so boards stop reacting and start positioning. A concise reminder: stay informed, stay adaptable, and don’t be a Sears.

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