"Think Different" or "Industry Standard"?
"Whether you love him or hate him, you can’t argue that Steve Jobs was not a passionate man. He was passionate about new ideas, about quality, and about his brand. It showed. Apple consumers are famously loyal.
“The older I get, the more I see how much motivations matter” Jobs
said. Was there a different motivation between Apple and Microsoft in
launching these new products? According to Jobs, there was a huge
difference. “The Zune was crappy because the people at Microsoft don’t
really love music or art the way we do. We won because we personally
love music. We made the iPod for ourselves, and when you’re doing
something for yourself, or your best friend or family, you’re not going
to cheese out.”
While many economic and social factors weigh into the success of a credit union, I’ve seen first hand the difference a passionate team can make on the bottom line. The most successful credit unions we’ve worked with have not had the best marketing, they haven’t had the most college degrees in one room, nor have they had the best circumstances. The credit unions, which have the most success, are winning because they personally believe in their credit union. They have a mission statement and a vision they are passionate about. Their members are friends and family. They don’t “cheese out” as Jobs said.
“If you don’t love something, you’re not going to go the extra mile, work the extra weekend, challenge the status quo as much,” Jobs continued. What separates the good credit unions from the great credit unions? Culture. Vision. Passion. If you’re making loans for the sake of the bottom line or to meet targets, you’re going to have an uphill battle. If you’re making loans with the understanding of how you are helping a member or changing a life... "
What ever happened to "There Is A difference"?
