Sarah Snell Cooke

• Cast A Wider Net in Networking

  March 19, 2013

  Women are good at networking with other women.

• Ad Placement Was Coincidence, Reputation Is Earned: Editor's Column

  By Sarah Snell Cooke  |  May 25, 2012

  Print advertisement next to article about same company in May 23 edition was unintentional but opportunity to explain how things work at Credit Union Times.

• The Examiner as the Examined: Editor's Column

  By Sarah Snell Cooke  |  February 3, 2012

  The examination process at the NCUA went on trial last week. Not before a court but before Congress, though it could end up in court, too.

• Editor’s Column: Women Executives Key to the Success in Succession Planning

  By Sarah Snell Cooke  |  January 16, 2012

  Every year new executives coming in and “more mature” ones retiring and it seemed like 2011 had more than its share. The turnover has plusses and minuses. Of course some credit unions could use the fresh blood while others are losing solid leaders. The industry must ensure a strong, fresh...

• Editor's Column: Women Executives Key to the Success in Succession Planning

  By Sarah Snell Cooke  |  January 13, 2012

  With prominent retirements, now's the opportunity.

• Editor’s Column: New Year Rumblings: Some Spoken, Some Not

  By Sarah Snell Cooke  |  January 9, 2012

  At the beginning of each year, pundits rely on the old trusty trends they saw over the last year, what they see for the coming year and New Year’s resolutions. That’s what readers expect and there’s a comfort in getting what you expect.

• Editor-in-Chief's Column: Member Growth, Consolidation and Bigger CUs

  By Sarah Snell Cooke  |  December 16, 2011

  I know what I’m talking about at least half the time: my 2011 predictions were hit and miss.

• Editor's Column: A Little Bit of Fear Could Go a Long Way

  By Sarah Snell Cooke  |  November 21, 2011

  Invitation to speak at House hearing on community banking bill a good first step.

• Branding Is More Than a Sharp Logo: Editor-in-Chief's Column

  By Sarah Snell Cooke  |  October 17, 2011

  Branding goes well beyond the colors in your logo or glossy brochures. Branding is everything, from your website to the employees in your branch. Branding must be part of overall strategic planning and then that plan must be clearly communicated and reinforced to all employees every day.

• Branding Is More Than a Sharp Logo: Editor-in-Chief's Column

  By Sarah Snell Cooke  |  October 16, 2011

  Branding goes well beyond the colors in your logo or glossy brochures. Branding is everything, from your website to the employees in your branch.