Keynote Session

Black Hawk Leadership: Get ready to FLY—Focus, Lead, and say Yes to greatness

Your credit union is not average—so why lead that way? In this dynamic keynote, former U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot and top leadership influencer Elizabeth McCormick equips you with powerful, practical tools to elevate your leadership altitude. Through real aviation insights and real-world strategies, you’ll discover how to inspire excellence, boost team performance, and lead with purpose and precision. 

Key Takeaways:
The hidden cost of multitasking—and how to avoid it in leadership
Unlock the simple leadership formula that top-performing leaders use to prioritize what truly matters
Elevate your Confidence Factor to lead with greater clarity, impact, and influence
Actionable steps to inspire excellence—through small, consistent shifts that compound big results

Breakout Session B

Advocacy for All: Turning Your Credit Union into an Advocacy Engine

Advocacy can no longer live solely in Washington or rest on the shoulders of a few industry representatives. As the financial services landscape continues to evolve, credit unions have an opportunity to build stronger, more proactive advocacy cultures that engage staff, boards, members, and communities alike.

In this fireside chat, we’ll explore what it means to “democratize advocacy” and how credit unions can move from reactive efforts to a more consistent, grassroots-driven approach. Through real-world insights and examples, attendees will hear how increased engagement, aligned messaging, and a “we over me” mindset can strengthen both individual institutions and the credit union movement as a whole.