Events

Kickoff Date: April 7, 2027 (9-11 am ET)
Session Dates: April 14, April 29, May 5, May 27, June 7 (all 1-5 pm ET)
Virtual

Speaker: Michael NeillREGISTER TODAY!

Pillars of the Curriculum

Leadership College is anchored in four leadership pillars that shape modern executive effectiveness:

• People
• Performance
• Process
• Personal Mastery

These pillars guide the learning journey and reinforce the mindset and capability expected of senior leaders.

• Wednesday, April 7, 2027 – Virtual Leadership College Kickoff – 9:00 AM-11:00 AM EST
• Wednesday, April 14, 2027 – Virtual Leadership College Session 1 – 1:00 PM-5:00 PM EST
• Thursday, April 29, 2027 – Virtual Leadership College Session 2 – 1:00 PM-5:00 PM EST
• Wednesday, May 5, 2027 – Virtual Leadership College Session 3 – 1:00 PM-5:00 PM EST
• Wednesday, May 26, 2027 – Virtual Leadership College Session 4 – 1:00 PM-5:00 PM EST
• Monday, June 7, 2027 – Virtual Leadership College Session 5 – 1:00 PM-5:00 PM EST

Speaker

Michael Neill
Mike has been leading and developing leaders in the Credit Union Movement since 1986! He has served the Movement as a senior executive, consultant, researcher, author, and Board Chairman. Mike is also known as a highly respected presenter and has shared his straight-forward, and humorous insights with thousands. Mike is a noted lover of all things Tennessee Volunteers and can always be spotted wearing something orange.

Mike has an undergraduate degree in Organizational Development and is certified as an Executive Coach by the International Coaching Federation.

Books by Mike:

• Creating and Maintaining a Credit Union Sales and Service Culture
• Coaching for Performance

Published Research, Filene Research Institute:

• Attributes and Skills Common Among High Performing Credit Union Managers
• Attributes and Skills Common Among High Performing Credit Union Sales and Service Performers

Certification

Upon successful completion of the program, group project, and required coursework, participants earn the Credit Union Leadership Coach (CULC) designation. This recognition signals that the participant has demonstrated the mindset, skill, and commitment required to lead effectively within the credit union movement.

Leadership College: Credit Union Leadership Coach (CULC)
A development experience for emerging and mid-level leaders in the credit union system.

The Leadership College is a practical, high-impact program designed to build the confidence, capability, and presence of future credit union leaders. Participants learn how to coach employees, communicate with clarity, build trust, set goals, manage time, and lead teams with a steady and authentic hand. The program blends classroom learning, real workplace application, and collaborative problem-solving to create sustainable leadership growth.