Welcome back to Mind Matters, the podcast where we explore the journeys and insights of influential leaders in business and life. I'm your host, Kendall Raessler, and in today's episode, MM with Ronaldo Hardy, we're diving into the incredible story of Ronaldo Hardy's rise from humble beginnings to becoming a transformational leader in the credit union industry.
Ronaldo's journey is one of resilience and determination, beginning with challenging financial circumstances, a period of poor decision-making, and an educational hiatus. Despite dropping out of school, he later returned to academia with a vengeance, securing both bachelor's and master's degrees.
We'll hear firsthand about Ronaldo's mix of fear and excitement as he assumed his first CEO role without having completed his bachelor's degree.
Join us as Ronaldo details his strategic vision, involving a listening tour and a three-year roadmap focused on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability key elements that underscored his digital transformation success.
Timestamps
00:00 Ronaldo Hardy, CEO of Nacuso, the financial industry.
03:31 Struggled, learned, lost a job, fueled future work.
06:43 CEO with passion for credit unions, and consulting.
13:00 The CEO focused on creating a supportive work culture.
14:36 Focus on culture to drive sustainable growth.
20:01 Creative mentoring led to career success and confidence.
20:47 First African American mentor opened new horizons.
25:02 End matters more, ethical means vital for leadership.
28:44 Strategic priorities: collaboration, innovation, sustainability, scaling growth.
Connect with Ronaldo Hardy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldohardy/
Website: https://www.nacuso.org/
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