Registration is now open for LEAD 23 – MnCUN’s Fall Leadership Conference. Join us at Madden’s on Gull Lake in Brainerd, Wednesday, September 13 through Friday, September 15, 2023. 

The conference topics will focus on all things leadership, featuring industry experts providing insight and relevant information on top credit union issues. Sessions throughout the event are designed for both credit union professionals and board members. With educational sessions and recreation opportunities, this event provides an opportunity to come together in person with your credit union colleagues for a conference of learning, networking, and fun!
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Credit Union Attendee Registration closes August 23, 2023.
LEAD 23 Lodging
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Contact Madden's on Gull Lake to reserve a room within the Network's room block. Prices vary depending on single/double occupancy, as well as the type of room. Two-night lodging package includes lodging, 5 meals (Group Dinner Wednesday, Breakfast, Lunch and Group Dinner Thursday, and Breakfast Friday), Tennis & Croquet Club, non-motorized watercraft, green fees on Pine Beach East, Pine Beach West, and Social 9 courses (carts additional) service charge, and sales tax. Included meals are available from restaurants listed in the conference agenda. Please RSVP for Wednesday and Thursday group dinners on your conference registration.

With questions on lodging contact Madden’s directly. Cancelling your conference registration with the Minnesota Credit Union Network does not automatically cancel your resort reservation.

Please note the lodging reservation deadline of Friday, August 11. Reservations made after this date are accepted on a space available basis. Daily meal packages are also available for those who are not staying at Madden's. After the deadline attendees will have to call Reservations at 800 642-5363 to make a reservation.
​Sponsorship Opportunities

During this weekend of education and recreation, you will have the opportunity to network and socialize with credit union professionals and volunteers from around the state. Sponsors are welcome to participate in all conference events and take advantage of this occasion to meet with credit union decision-makers in a more relaxed atmosphere. 

For sponsorship options and to register, please view the sponsor registration page. Sponsorship Registration Deadline: Friday, August 4, 2023.
Schedule at a Glance

Wednesday, Sept. 13
12:00 - 6:30 p.m. LEAD 23 Registration Opens
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Break Out Sessions
  • CU Case Studies - presented by our 2022/2023 Trailblazers
  • A Dashboard for Strategic Governance - Jeff Rendel
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Visit with Exhibit Sponsors
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. General Session
  • Beyond Grit: Powerful Practices to Gain a High Performing Edge - Cindra Kamphoff
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Reception with Exhibit Sponsors
6:30 - 8:00  p.m. Group Dinner (Wilson Bay Lodge). The meal is included with your lodging package, however, we ask that you please RSVP with your registration if you plan to attend the group dinner.

Thursday, Sept. 14
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. General Sessions
  • Employee Engagement - Daniel Shannon
  • The Credit Union of Tomorrow - Stephen Nelson
  • The Intangible "It" - Jack Stahlmann
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch at Madden’s Inn
1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Recreation Activities, Golf  & Networking
  • Golf Tournament
  • Cornhole/Bags Tournament
  • Bingo
  • Additional activities arranged on your own directly with the resort.  
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Closing BBQ and Social (Madden’s Outdoor Pavilion). Join your credit union colleagues for an outdoor BBQ and social at Madden’s lakeside event facility, the Pavilion. The meal is included with your lodging package, however, we ask that you please RSVP with your registration if you plan to attend the group dinner.

Friday, Sept. 15
7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
11:00 a.m. Hotel Check Out
GENERAL SESSION SPEAKER: CINDRA KAMPHOFF, BEYOND GRIT: POWERFUL PRACTICES TO GAIN THE HIGH PERFORMING EDGE
Wed., Sept. 13, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
​​​Cindra Kamphoff, Ph.D., CMPC, PCC, is an award-winning keynote speaker and certified professional coach for leaders, professional athletes, and championship teams. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless, Target, and Walmart to the Minnesota Vikings. She has provided mental training for the Minnesota Vikings for the last four years, working one-on-one with the players. Cindra worked with the United States Olympic Track and Field team while they were in Tokyo working with the athletes one-on-one to help them train their minds.​​
​She is the author of an Amazon bestseller, Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge and a recent second book, Beyond Grit for Business: How to Boost Performance, Leadership and the Bottomline. Her podcast, The High Performance Mindset podcast, has over 3 million downloads and is ranked in the top 100 podcasts where she interviews thought leaders about mindset. She is a proud Minnesotan and lives in Mankato with her husband and two teenage boys. ​ 
GENERAL SESSION SPEAKER: DANIEL SHANNON, EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENt
Thurs., Sept. 14, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
*Public Service Announcement* the engagement models that have historically and affectionately been described as "fake it 'til you make it," and "get in where you fit in" are quickly becoming obsolete! The world is in the middle of a paradigm shift, and personalization has transformed nearly every facet of day-to-day life, especially the workplace! People everywhere are increasingly measuring personal affinity and value alignment when making decisions about how to invest their time, talent and treasure. Furthermore, the most successful institutions are leveraging the full humanity of their stakeholders to increase their value proposition and impact. Demonstrating the self-awareness and personal courage to show up as the most authentic version of yourself, while creating space for others to do the same has never been more important! Join us as Daniel Shannon shares best practices for fostering radical inclusivity!

Daniel Shannon has been partnering with individuals and groups for two decades to help enhance their value proposition. His expertise in the areas of diversity/equity/inclusion, leadership and strategy has been honed while serving as an executive for some of the worlds’ most renowned companies. Daniel is also a 10-year veteran with the National Speakers Association. The combination of practical experience coupled with his masterful management of the microphone produces the perfect mix of entertainment and insight for audiences across the globe!​
gENERAL sESSION sPEAKER: stephen nelson, Credit union of tomorrow: Utopian dream or dystopian nightmare 
Thurs., Sept. 14, 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
In this session we’re going to consider the technology-related forces converging on the credit union industry: generative AI; cryptocurrency; blockchain; VR; AR; machine learning, open banking. All of this new tech builds on once sexy, now boring developments that are hitting their strides: digitization, miniaturization; mobile phones; high-speed Internet; big data; APIs; wireless. Not to mention the wildcard: government intervention. Where will it all lead? What will credit unions look like in 5, 10, 15 years? Will they find themselves the masters of the consumer market, serving members with personalized AI assistants, or slaves to their fintech partners? 

Stephen Nelson, VP of the Utah Credit Union Association 
Stephen has worked in the credit union industry since the Monday after Y2K. During those decades he’s developed a broad repertoire, which lately has turned to data and analytics. Practical and hands on, Stephen wants to know how to do stuff and apply high-level concepts. Lately he’s led the development of advocacy software designed to help credit unions analyze their membership in relation to the voter population. He done got his book learnin’ from the University of Utah in English, public relations, business management, and information systems. He prefers to sleep several miles from the nearest trailhead, is a heavy consumer of audio books, and loves living in beautiful Erda, Utah (despite its goofy-sounding name).  
GENERAL SESSION SPEAKER: Jack Stahlmann, the intangible it
Thurs., Sept. 14, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This session examines the “it” quality movie starts possess that you can’t quite put your finger on … or can you? By sharing humorous and humbling tales of his own Tinseltown adventures, Jack breaks down the “it” factor that makes certain actors superstars and shares how you can use those lessons to become a star at your credit union. 

Along this journey, you’ll learn about “The Gift” and how to channel your inner Clooney to make everyone you encounter feel like the most important person in the room. We’ll examine “The Shift” by exploring the secret sauce that has given Tom Hanks such career longevity in an ever-changing industry. And with “The Connect” we will dive into ways you can be more memorable to anyone you meet — and it might be as simple as wearing a Dolly Parton tee shirt. For real. 

You could call this presentation the spoonful of sugar with the medicine because it delivers the fun and humor you want with the applicable takeaways that you just might need. 

Jack Stahlmann’s informative and educational presentations are built around his experiences in Los Angeles as an actor, producer, director — and of course, a waiter. 
In Hollywood, he launched his own production company, which created several films that enjoyed international success, and was an assistant director for the Margaret Cho stand-up show, Cho Revolution. 

As an actor, his shining moment came in a co-star role on the CBS drama Cold Case, where he played a wimpy park ranger. He also appeared on Days of Our Lives and several commercials. 
Jack graduated with honors from DePauw University and has been a regular contributor to The Huffington Post. He currently resides in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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breakout SESSION SPEAKER: jeff rendel,​ A Dashboard for Strategic Governance.
Wed., Sept. 13, 1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
As your credit union grows, governance and long-term strategic focus become more important. Building a governance dashboard of success – focused on member value, market presence, leadership, and board excellence – allows your board to concentrate on strategic matters of opportunity, investment, direction, legacy, and perpetual relevance. Study a dozen board-focused metrics that elevate the board’s value to members, the CEO, and coming generations of board leadership.

Jeff Rendel, Certified Speaking Professional, knows the financial services marketplace. With experience as a federal banking regulator, financial services executive, and Congressional lobbyist; he understands the balancing act of safety, soundness, sales, and strategy. 
As President of Rising Above Enterprises, Jeff works with financial services providers that want entrepreneurial results in sales, service, and strategy. Each year, he addresses, advises, and facilitates for nearly 100 financial institutions and their business partners. 
BREAKOUT SEssion: 22/23 Trailblazer final pRojects
Wed., Sept. 13, 1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
MnCUN’s Trailblazers Executive Readiness Training program is a 12-month program is designed to accelerate executive level leadership skills and build credit union specific knowledge needed to succeed in our industry. The 2023 cohort will present a strategic plan based on a real credit union and will share learnings from the leadership, operations, financial and strategy modules.
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