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Cathy McGoldrickNov 7, 2025 11:00:21 AM2 min read

The Parallels Between Running a Marathon and Building a Data Strategy

Out for a fall run through a nearby forest preserve, I was struck by how peaceful and ...
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Andrea BrownOct 23, 2025 8:46:21 AM6 min read

Complete Data Management Guide for Financial Institutions

Data integration helps financial institutions work better. It takes information from many ...
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Andrea BrownOct 23, 2025 8:45:27 AM7 min read

Data Blending for Credit Unions & Banks

Financial institutions collect data from many sources every day. But turning that ...
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Andrea BrownOct 17, 2025 10:27:11 AM4 min read

Building a Data-First Culture in Financial Institutions

Credit unions and community banks have passed the time where they can rely on intuition ...
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Andrea BrownOct 8, 2025 10:34:01 AM4 min read

Leadership Through Empowerment: How Investing in People Fuels Growth

Strong leaders know that success isn’t built on tasks—it’s built on people. At Lodestar, ...
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Cathy McGoldrickSep 17, 2025 11:44:30 AM2 min read

Handling Member Complaints with Confidence

No credit union is immune to member complaints—but how those complaints are handled can ...
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Cathy McGoldrickAug 14, 2025 9:08:27 AM2 min read

Personalized Member Engagement: Strategies to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Growth

As credit unions look to deepen member loyalty and improve financial outcomes, ...
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Andrea BrownJul 18, 2025 10:47:18 AM3 min read

The Hidden Cost of Being Reactive: Why Data Is the CMO’s Strongest Ally in the Financial Landscape

In the banking world, we often pride ourselves on being member and customer first. But ...
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Samantha Whitcomb SailerJul 2, 2025 4:32:36 PM1 min read

The New Workplace Superpower: Data Literacy in the Age of AI

Data Literacy Isn’t Optional Anymore. Data is everywhere, but understanding it? That’s ...
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Samantha Whitcomb SailerJul 2, 2025 4:32:11 PM1 min read

How to Build a Data-Literate Culture (Without Overwhelming Your Team)

So you know data literacy is crucial. But how do you actually build it into your ...
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