From Part-Time Teller to Credit Union CEO: Ronaldo Hardy's Tale
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
Website: https://www.nacuso.org/
Creators and Guests
Host
Kendall Raessler
Kendall Ressler understands sales, it has been in his blood for more than 25 years. Having been a leading mortgage broker in the past, he understands the sales process and how much time can be misspent with clients, no matter what industry you may be in. Things aren’t always optimized for all of the players involved in the sales cycle, and Kendall wanted to help make things better, for everyone.
Producer
Matthew Millstein
Podcast Alchemist | Crafting Relationships through Podcasts | B2B Storytelling with Soul | Founder & CEO at Old Soul
