TruStone Financial Credit Union’s Post

One of the most important reasons people reach out to me about leaving their current firm is lack of support and resources to reach the goals they want. If you want to talk about how we could help, reach out to me.

When I started my new job about seven months ago my son began his sophomore year of high school. As luck would have it, they were on the same day and I had to travel to Arizona during the first day of school. Since starting my son: 1. Ran away from school, almost got hit by a car (as he was running away) and was found by the police. 2. Got in trouble with the law and picked up new charges. 3. We as a family endured a great deal of teen drama that added a few white hairs to sparse collection of hair on my head and facial hair. 4. My son was thrown out of this third school. During this time I have also: 1. Achieved great milestones in my professional career. 2. Learned to challenge that I thought was the status quo and grown professionally. 3. I am spending more and more time out of my comfort zone as I help navigate the organization to greater efficiencies. 4. Achieved the highest levels of professional performance in years. How? Two things: 1. When I need to take time off for a family issue my leadership simply said go and deal with it. 2. When I needed to talk thru things my leadership and other members of the organization always made time for me. I say this because we all hear that a few kind words and kind actions speak volumes and pay dividends. The intent of this post is to give a specific example of what happens in reality when we are kind. I for one will never forget the compassion shown to me when I needed it the most. As a result, I repay it daily with a zeal for what I do and my job.

I spent years chasing the NEXT paycheck. (This post isn’t your typical sob story). I was working at a small CRE brokerage company. - Making solid commissions. - Handling a rough market - With little experience. But I knew I was cut out for something bigger: So one day... I decided to have a candid conversation with my boss. I asked if I could become a junior partner at the firm. His response was a flat "NO". Now I don't hate my boss for this. But the conversation was pivotal. I realized if I wanted to start my own thing I must: - Be ready to make a change. - Work very hard for it. - Then pivot. A few weeks later I set a goal for myself: Close 4 transactions ↳ as the broker for both the seller and the buyer. A few months in and I did it. Cut to July 2001, I leaped and opened my own firm. It's been quite a journey. But my pivotal moment? ↳ The NO from my boss. Turning a tough situation around is HARD. But trust me, it's totally rewarding. Because discomfort is powerful. ♻️ Repost this to help others And follow Ron Koenigsberg, for more.

NEW JOB, NEW PERSPECTIVE I plunged into my first week at Farm Credit Bank of Texas with lots of excitement and also with a bit of nerves.  I went into this new adventure looking forward to the opportunities before me to learn and grow in my career.  At the same time, I thought about the fact my entire banking career has been with smaller organizations, which includes one commercial bank and two Farm Credit associations all under $2.5B in assets.  Now I have the opportunity to work for a funding bank with over $37B in assets – more than 15 times the size of the largest institution for which I have ever worked.  I felt a sense of inadequacy that I would just be a “small fish in a big pond” and this relationship would be more take than give on my part.  What does someone like me have to offer such a large, sophisticated organization?  Then something really interesting happened; my peers, leaders, and even Bank executives said things like:  “How have you done this in the past?” “What can you tell us about this industry?” “If you have ideas for enhancements, please let us know.”  With that I realized despite coming from a small organization, despite what I perceived as limited experience, I still have something to bring to the table.  While I know I will learn more from my peers and leaders than I teach them, it won’t be completely one-sided; I do have something to give. The next time you are contemplating a big change and trying something new, but feel like you are too insignificant or don’t have the knowledge or skills for it, DO IT ANYWAY!  We all bring unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and knowledge.  Everyone can contribute something no matter how big or small.  Take the leap and see what the next chapter holds for you.

At Thrivent, joint field work—a practice where early-career financial advisors partner with experienced financial advisors—is encouraged. Simrin found it made all the difference and gave her the knowledge, confidence and wisdom to thrive on her own. Discover all the ways Thrivent financial advisors are supported in their career: https://lnkd.in/e_UdXUu3

I want to share with you the news about the start of work in the new position of Commercial Director in the company INTERPROINVEST LLC!

Why should everyone be impacted by the bad actions of a few? Every year millions of dollars are lost because people fill up their car with fuel and drive off without paying. And globally it’s getting worse - Australia has seen a 200% increase and the UK over 300%! The solution touted by many police and commentators is a simple (yet flawed) one - just make people pay before they fill up. "PREPAY" But what a terrible customer experience for all the good customers! Guessing how much petrol you need or putting a large $ hold on your credit card; and still being profiled by the attendant based on what you look like or what car you drive to determine if they’ll open the pumps for you. And for countries that have implemented pre pay (like the US) - they still have big theft problems…they just don’t know about it for 60 days when they find out it was a stolen credit card or fraudulent transaction. What about in New Zealand? Well fuel theft events have only increased by 10% in the last four years across the industry (compare that again to the UK’s 300%!). The difference? Utilising tech for good. We’ve been working with fuel retailers in New Zealand for the last 8 years, enabling them to put their customers first and fill up at an open pump, but also ensure the safety of their team, and reduce losses. We spoke exclusively with Aimee Shaw of Stuff to share how Auror has been changing the game for fuel retailers for nearly a decade, and some HUGE growth plans that includes the UK and US. Take a read of the article for the full story.  https://lnkd.in/g-h2QU_D #customerexperience #cx #crimeprevention #petrol #safety

What made you decide to pursue a career as an owner in your industry? ✏️ 30 years in the financial industry.

Professional development. Career growth. A culture of collaboration. A few of the reasons Laura finds satisfaction as a financial advisor at Thrivent. See what this career can do for you: https://lnkd.in/gpwqqG8h

It is great to see all that Kathryn Townsend has achieved in her time to make banking more accessible for disabled people. What stands out is the theme of collaboration. Disabled people's experiences have also been central to the positive changes that have been made, to help disabled customers manage their finances. But there is still much to do. Do have a look at her report, it makes for very interesting reading. #AccessibleBanking #Accessibility #PersonalFinance