“Life is too short to contort yourself to perform a role that doesn’t align with you.” - Kent Lugrand

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My guest on today's show is Kent Lugrand, President and CEO of InTouch Credit Union. Kent shares his journey and how he started his career in credit unions over 30 years ago. He chats about his experience in the credit union movement including advice and inspiration for the future. Kent’s leadership at InTouch has led the team and members in providing value and solutions in their community, specifically addressing food insecurity and donating $150,000 to local food banks. Kent is inspired by the impact credit unions can have in financial education and digital delivery.

During our conversation, Kent and I chat about the importance of networks and the power of choice that we exercise every day. Kent believes that credit unions are community institutions by design and is inspired by the impact credit unions can have in financial education and digital delivery. He talks about servant leadership and the community of culture and synergy created within an environment when leaders put the interest of others above their own. Listen as we discuss how to evaluate decisions,make choices as a team, and continue to drive our movement forward, together.

As we wrap up the show, listen in as Kent talks about being a lifelong learner, evolving as a father, and knowing the power of his choices. Enjoy my conversation with Kent Lugrand!

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