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The Fast Lane of Finance: What CU Executives & F1 Race Car Drivers Have in Common

Like Formula One, credit unions need leaders who think strategically and have a passion for excelling.

By Matthew Butler | June 21, 2023 at 09:00 AM
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With the 2023 Formula One World Championship Series now in full swing, I thought it would be fun to write about how being a credit union executive is surprisingly similar to being a Formula One race car driver.  This season, there will be 23 Grand Prix races held all over the world, with the upcoming Austria Grand Prix, scheduled for June 30-July 2, representing race number 10.

In the world of high-stakes professions, being an executive at a credit union and a Formula One race car driver may seem worlds apart. However, upon closer examination, we can uncover surprising parallels between these seemingly unrelated roles. Both positions demand exceptional skills, strategic thinking and the ability to navigate fast-paced environments. Let’s explore how the experiences of being an executive at a credit union and a Formula One race car driver align in unexpected ways.

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