Growth does not come from chasing every idea. It comes from knowing who you are and executing with discipline. In this episode, Scott sits down with Jed Meyer, President and CEO of St. Cloud Federal Credit Union, to unpack how clarity of value proposition fuels smarter decisions and meaningful innovation. Jed shares why focus is a leadership advantage, how calculated risk can serve members well, and what credit union leaders can learn from resilience, teamwork, and accountability. From stable coins to artificial intelligence, this conversation challenges leaders to think forward without losing sight of the human connection that defines great service.

In this episode we talk about and answer these questions: • how a clear value proposition drives better strategic decisions • what innovation looks like when it stays member focused • how small credit unions can compete by leveraging focus and agility • what leadership lessons from athletics apply to executive roles • how to balance risk, innovation, and accountability • where AI fits into the future of credit unions

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Most leadership breakdowns are not about effort. They are about habits. In this episode, Scott and Scott sit down with Joel Hilchey to name the behaviors that quietly derail managers and, more importantly, how to fix them fast. From accidental bosses to scattered priorities, Joel challenges leaders to stop reacting and start leading with clarity and rhythm. Using practical tools you can apply this week, the conversation reframes leadership as removing friction, setting clear standards, and becoming a steady lighthouse instead of a spinning disco ball. If your team feels busy but not strong, this episode gives you the moves to reset focus, raise the bar, and build a healthier culture.

In this episode we talk about and answer these questions: • why people quit bosses and not jobs and how habits shape that reality • what function forgetting looks like and how leaders calendar the real work of leadership • how to reduce daily hassles that drain time and morale • how to raise standards without killing engagement • what lighthouse leadership looks like compared to chasing every priority • how practical tools like definition of done and next action rounds improve execution

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Mentorship can accelerate a career or quietly stall it depending on how intentional you are. Too often leaders collect mentors without clarity, structure, or purpose. In this episode, Scott and Scott break down what effective mentorship really looks like and how emerging leaders can use it as a strategic advantage. They unpack the three types of mentors every leader needs at different seasons, explain why your boss is rarely the right choice, and show how to bring structure to the relationship from day one. This conversation turns mentorship from a vague idea into a practical growth tool that builds confidence, perspective, and momentum.

In this episode we talk about and answer these questions: • why mentorship matters beyond advice and encouragement • how to choose the right mentor for the leader you want to become • whether your direct supervisor should be your mentor • the difference between a sponsor, a coach, and a guide • how to set SMART goals for your first 90 days as a mentee • what responsibilities the mentee must own for the relationship to work

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