On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Andy Hines, Futurist, Associate Professor, & Program Coordinator at the University of Houston. We get to hear what being a futurist means, his tools for watching and adapting to change, and more, including: 

The Leadership Corner (8:00 – 22:00): Todd and Andy chat about uncovering what’s possible and understanding the future through stories. He also gives us some advice for how he keeps his finger on the pulse. 

The Curiosity Credenza (23:00 – 44:00): Todd and Andy break down the changes between the business and academic world, and what that means for students. 

The Colors of Life (45:00 – 49:00): Andy gives us a run down of the best things to do in Houston. We also learn about his new passion for bike trails and handling the extreme heat. 

Advice from the Experts (50:00 – 53:00): Andy’s advice to anyone who is chasing their passions is to think through your own future. Don’t dread it, have confidence in it! 

On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Keith Sultemeier, President & CEO of Kinecta Federal Credit Union. Tune in to his experience with start up companies, how he ended up working with credit unions, and more, including: 

The Leadership Corner (15:00 – 29:00): Todd and Keith talk about reengaging with the community, rebuilding culture, and taking a second to refocus goals. Keith also drives home the idea of letting your actions speak to earning trust.  

The Curiosity Credenza (30:00 – 49:00): Todd and Keith discuss where credit unions can collaborate more, and where the potential for growth could be. 

The Colors of Life (50:00 – 59:00): Keith shares how the strengths of his team was crucial to keeping members happy. We also get to hear about his sons’ passions and goals. 

Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 – 1:04:00): Keith wants everyone who is chasing their dreams to know: a career is cumulative. If you stay focused and enjoy it, the rest will come. Don’t hesitate if it feels right! 

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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is a little different than usual. Instead of one...we have four! Our four guests, and Canvas family members, are Allyson Williams, Kitsi Hubbard, Ryan Kester, and Trey Marksberry. The four young credit union professionals share their connection to the credit union world, stories from their learning journey, and more, including: 

The Leadership Corner (20:00 – 37:00): Todd and company discuss what everyone’s experience has felt like now that they work at a credit union. 

The Curiosity Credenza (38:00 – 55:00): Todd tells a few stories about how he has met everyone’s family, and we also get a glance into the future about everyone’s aspirations inside the credit union world. 

The Colors of Life (56:00 – 59:00): Todd and company break down passions that they have outside of their Canvas life. 

Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 – 1:07:00): Our guests want you to know that you need to start with the basics, work for a company that helps the world, and find somewhere that you love and want to be every day.  

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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Mike Butler, CEO at The Executive Guide. He describes his lifelong journey to become a better leader, learning self-awareness, mistakes made along the way, and more, including: 

The Leadership Corner (10:00 – 32:00): Todd and Mike reminisce about past leaders and key moments that shaped their thinking when it comes to leadership. Mike also goes into depth about being purposeful with organizational culture. 

The Curiosity Credenza (33:00 – 52:00): Todd asks Mike what helps leaders thrive and what helps them stand out. He also gives some advice to navigate work-life balance. 

The Colors of Life (53:00 – 57:00):  Mike tells us about his passion for exercise, yoga, his two daughters (one who is getting married), and remodeling homes! 

Advice from the Experts (58:00 – 1:01:00):  Mike gives us two ways to chase our dreams; the first is to be kind because everyone is on their own journey. The second is to consistently ask leaders in your life what is one piece of advice that would make you a more effective leader? 

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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Ray Springsteen, President & CEO of Abound Credit Union. He takes us through his interactions with leaders in the credit union world, what he has learned about credit unions, and more, including: 

The Leadership Corner (10:00 – 27:00): Todd and Ray look behind the curtain to see what being a CEO is really like. Ray also shares his journey with leading a credit union. 

The Curiosity Credenza (28:00 – 47:00): Todd and Ray talk about what goes into rebranding a business and what makes heritage so important when making changes. 

The Colors of Life (48:00 – 55:00): Ray lets us know that it would be impossible to do the work they have accomplished without the team that he has. He shares his thankfulness for his family and their adventures. 

Advice from the Experts (56:00 – 1:00:00): To chase what gives us purpose, Ray says that we need to do things that make us feel like we are making a difference. The work we do should go beyond just wanting a paycheck, and you should feel passionate about what you’re doing. 

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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, and our final episode of 2021, this week’s guest is Deonne Christensen, President and CEO of Mazuma Credit Union. She shares stories of traveling the world, how she ended up living on an island, why she decided to pursue the finance route, and more, including: 

The Leadership Corner (9:00 – 27:00): Todd and Deonne talk about how she navigated the path to becoming CEO, and how it interestingly began with her having no desire to climb the corporate ladder. 

The Curiosity Credenza (28:00 – 49:00): Todd and Deonne break down how culture shifts happen with new leadership and the processes behind that. Deonne also shares what it takes to look forward into the evolution of a brand. 

The Colors of Life (50:00 – 59:00):  Deonne shares why she loves when individuals contribute to the team through authenticity. We also get a glimpse of her amazing family that has been a huge support system throughout her journey. 

Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 – 1:03:00): Deonne wants you to know that once you stop putting huge amounts of pressure on factors like titles, status, etc., you can see yourself fulfilling the roles more successfully. Focus on what you are here to do! 

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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Amy Parsons, CEO of Mozzafiato. Amy shares how she came to be a CEO, “taking the leap”, and much more, including:

The Leadership Corner (6:00 – 24:00): Todd and Amy chat about the inspiration for Mozzafiato. Amy teaches us how embracing the heritage of brands is essential to the success of businesses. 

The Curiosity Credenza (25:00 – 40:00): Todd and Amy go in depth about her jump from working at CSU and the journey of going from practicing lawyer to becoming CEO. We also learn about the importance of social media for brands.

The Colors of Life (41:00 – 58:00): Amy takes the opportunity to shout out her amazing team and family, and she even shares a little bit about her experience with Dancing with the Stars! 

Advice from the Experts (59:00 – 1:03:00): Amy’s advice is that if you are going to go after something that drives you, get clear on what is essential and what isn’t; what helps you become successful and drive out anything else that isn’t essential. 

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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Kim Sponem, CEO and President of Summit Credit Union. She walks us through all her accomplishments and successes in the industry, figuring out how CEOs think, and more, including: 

The Leadership Corner (10:00 – 23:00): Todd and Kim discuss the “seasons” of being a CEO and what that means. Kim describes what to do when you make mistakes and how to overcome and learn from them. 

The Curiosity Credenza (24:00 – 51:00): Todd and Kim dive into her background in marketing and emphasizing how those strengths have served her well. We also get to hear the importance of stories, and Kim gives a heartwarming example. 

The Colors of Life (52:00 – 1:03:00): Kim gives a shoutout to her amazing senior management team for their incredible talent and selflessness. She also sings praises for her support system at home and all they’ve done for her. We also get to hear some of the coolest things about Wisconsin!

Advice from the Experts (1:04:00 – 1:05:00): To chase after that thing that gives you purpose, you need to be curious, and learn from everybody that you meet. Actively listen and be curious in your learning journey…let yourself be uncomfortable!

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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Seth Brickman, CEO of QCash Financial. He walks us through his passion for learning from everyone around him, his time in the Navy, and so much more, including: 

The Leadership Corner (10:00 – 39:00): Todd and Seth chat about the story of QCash, and their vision to change people’s lives. We also get to hear some of his “Sethisms” that he has developed throughout his professional career. 

The Curiosity Credenza (40:00 – 49:00): Todd and Seth go in depth about the essential components for digital strategies that credit unions can incorporate. 

The Colors of Life (50:00 – 57:00): Seth shares some shout-outs to his coworkers who have made huge impacts on the company as well as his love for being a dad and watching his kids grow up. 

Advice from the Experts (58:00 – 1:01:00): The biggest piece of advice that Seth wants to share with you is to recognize that everyone you meet has been on a different path of life, which means they know things that you don’t. It’s your job to find out what those things are!

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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, Todd is joined by Caroline Willard, President and CEO at Cornerstone League. She takes us through her experiences in various professional fields, how leaders in her life helped shape her leadership style, and more, including:

The Leadership Corner (8:00 – 33:00): Todd and Caroline discuss what it’s like to lead at the top level and how advocacy is at the heart of credit unions. 

The Curiosity Credenza (34:00 – 43:00): Todd and Caroline chat about who inspired her within the industry and how those individuals helped along the way. Caroline also shares how collaboration has served her within the industry. 

The Colors of Life (44:00 – 49:00): Caroline expresses how proud she is of her team, a wonderful blend of long-time and new employees, and how they “live and breathe credit unions”. She also describes herself as a lifelong learner and is always finding new passions, including scuba diving!

Advice from the Experts (50:00 – 53:00): Caroline’s advice to those chasing their passions is “don’t be afraid to fail.” Failing gives us humility and wisdom, and we always come out stronger on the other side. 

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