Credit Unions Rave Over Michael Hudson!
Testimonials from Credit Union Executives and Board Leaders
Our Credit Union has worked with Michael closely over the past several years. Under his leadership he helped us to define our role as a board. We learned how to govern and to deliberate the issues and come to informed decisions which benefited the membership. We recognized the importance of the Chain of Command and how important it was to board/staff relationship, and we viewed ourselves as part of one team with a common mission—service. Michael showed us how to be leaders and to focus on our skills to achieve optimum results. What we learned as a Board from his service was one of the best investments we ever made. We are truly a better Board because if it.
— Russell McCready, Board Chairman,
Dover Federal Credit Union
Dover Federal Credit Union has worked with Dr. Michael Hudson in a number of different capacities for approximately ten years. Dr. Hudson has provided key counsel on such topics as governance, member service, leadership and communication. In addition, he has facilitated the annual planning retreat since 2003. Dover Federal has experienced many successes during this period as a result of the collaboration with Dr. Hudson.
— David Clendaniel, CEO,
Dover Federal Credit Union
Inviting Dr. Michael Hudson to our team at the Delaware State Police Federal Credit Union has proved to be a great investment for us, which has provided many positive returns to our credit union membership. Since 2007, Michael’s insight, knowledge, experience and direction have helped enhance the working relationship and cohesiveness of our Board of Directors, Management Team and family of employees. We have successfully become more creative in thinking and planning for our future as the result of our sessions with Michael. Collectively, I believe that our vision, strategic plans and future goals have become more realistic and attainable because of the assistance that Michael has provided along the way. I strongly encourage others to look into what Michael may have to offer and/or help them meet the specific needs of their respective organizations.
— Jeffrey Weaver, Board Chairman,
Delaware State Police Federal Credit Union
Strategic Planning was just another boring chore until we hired Dr. Michael Hudson to facilitate our meetings. Michael challenged us to think long-term; to speak frankly and respect the input of everyone at the table; and most importantly, to consider change, all kinds of change! With Michael on our team we have become one of the top performing Credit Unions in the region.
— Steve Cimo, President,
Delaware State Police Federal Credit Union
Dr. Michael Hudson of Big Idea Guru is excellent at facilitating the strategic planning process. He has the uncanny ability to ask the necessary questions and to solicit responses from the team to aid in developing long-term goals. He helped us clarify what we needed to do and helped us to develop a new direction and vision for our credit union. I highly recommend Dr. Hudson to any credit union looking to undertake strategic change in the marketplace.
— Blanche Jackson, Executive Vice President,
Delaware State Police Federal Credit Union
Testimonials from Meeting Planners
Our first experience with Michael was as a keynote speaker at our annual meeting. Everyone was so impressed with the keynote, we engaged him again and were very impressed. Michael’s programs for us were content rich and engaged the audience. Participants rated him very high! Participant comments included: “Probably best I have heard, very interesting and informative! Michael is easy to work with and will deliver a quality program. His programs for us have always left the audience wanting him back!
— Cheryl Lancaster, Vice President,
Maine Credit Union League, Member Services
We recently had Dr. Michael Hudson at our Volunteer Leadership Conference. He was highly rated on our evaluation forms and we all valued and enjoyed his presentation. Dr. Hudson is very easy to work with and I highly recommend him!
— Terri Murphy, Vice President,
Credit Union Association of New York, Member Services
We received nothing but high remarks regarding your sessions. It was obvious you were a hit with our credit unions when we had to move more chairs into the room … your ability to relate to the audience, present practical tips and strategies, and provide a fun, interactive environment was exceptional.
— Gina Evans, Director, Education and Training,
Kansas Credit Union League
As an active Credit Union member for almost 30 years … his real world stories effectively illustrate key points … his style engages and motivates program participants … has a distinctive perspective on the challenges (we) face … his presentation was praised for its relevance, practical nature, and interactive style.
— Alice Smith, Communications/Education Director,
Delaware Credit Union League
I am writing to let you know how much I and my staff enjoyed our leadership retreat. You provided us with excellent material … and allowed us to complete activities that were important to Golden Plains Credit Union. You held our attention with your depth of understanding and the frequent exercises helped keep the event meaningful and fresh. These two days were a positive knowledge building experience … You have helped each of us become better leaders.
— K. Erich Schafer, Member President,
Golden Plains Credit Union
Your session was well received and you were wonderful to work with … everyone wants to have you back ... you gave the attendees great information to take back with them.
— Amy Shaw, Education Director,
Nebraska Credit Union League
… instrumental in making (our conference) a great success … we sincerely appreciate your enthusiasm … you were one of the highest rated speakers … our attendees said things like, awesome presentation, excellent speaker, very informative, received useful information to take back to my staff, wonderful, very inspiring … We, too, especially enjoyed your session and appreciate all of the extra effort you put forth in customizing your presentation to fit with the theme of our conference … we look forward to working with you again.
— Jennifer Green, Meeting Planner,
Louisiana Credit Union League
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Tom McWilliams, Vice President
Mississippi Credit Union System
Thank you for your hard work … everyone was pleased with your workshops and I received very positive feedback! I appreciate the extra time you took with our members both before and after the session to answer their questions. That extra time helped to make each person feel they were important and their questions were valid.
— Barbara Bass, Education and HRD Manager,
Connecticut Credit Union Association
We truly appreciated your time and enthusiastic presentation … the comments were quite positive … very pleased with the information you provided, along with the practical advice on how to apply it to their situation … we look forward to working with you again.
— Jill Weber, Education & Training Director,
Wisconsin Credit Union League & Affiliates
A very excited, enthusiastic, entertaining, and knowledgeable speaker. I would come back and listen to the same material again.
— Credit Union VP of Lending
The session gave me some great ideas and some real ‘ah-ha’ moments!
— Credit Union Manager
An enthusiastic and informative session that will certainly help any organization.
— Credit Union Loan Officer
Your common sense approach was refreshing … I will take it back, very useful information and the tools to do it!
— Credit Union VP of Lending
Michael’s Partial Client List
Credit Union Leagues and Associations
- Alabama Credit Union League
- Association of Police Credit Unions
- California Credit Union League
- Connecticut Credit Union Association
- D.C. Credit Union League
- Delaware Credit Union League
- Florida Credit Union League
- Georgia Credit Union Affiliates
- Kansas Credit Union Association
- Kentucky Credit Union League
- Louisiana Credit Union League
- Maine Credit Union League
- Maryland Credit Union League
- Michigan Association of Credit Unions
- Michigan Credit Union Association
- Michigan Credit Union League
- Michigan Credit Union League-UP
- Minnesota Credit Union Network
- Mississippi Credit Union Association
- Montana Credit Union Network
- Nebraska Credit Union League
- New Jersey Credit Union Executives Society
- New Jersey Credit Union League
- Credit Union Association of New Mexico
- New York State Credit Union League
- North Carolina Credit Union League
- Nevada Credit Union Executives Society
- Nevada Credit Union League
- Ohio Credit Union System
- Oklahoma Credit Union League
- Credit Union Association of Oregon
- South Carolina Credit Union League
- Texas Credit Union League
- Utah League of Credit Unions
- Virginia Credit Union League
- Vermont Credit Union League
- West Virginia Credit Union League
- Wisconsin Credit Union League
- Wyoming Credit Union League
- Credit Union Association of Colorado
- Credit Union National Association
- Tennessee Credit Union League
- National Association of Credit
Union Management
Individual Credit Unions
- 1st United Services Credit Union
- ABNB Federal Credit Union
- American Spirit Federal Credit Union
- Appalachian Community Federal
Credit Union - Delaware State Police Federal
Credit Union
- Dover Federal Credit Union
- Golden Plains Credit Union
- KEMBA Financial Credit Union
- Novartis Federal Credit Union
- SB1 Federal Credit Union
