Experience
There's much to share. In his 2008 book “Outliers,” Malcolm Gladwell wrote, “It takes ten thousand hours to truly master anything. Time spent leads to experience; experience leads to proficiency; and the more proficient you are, the more valuable you’ll be.” In my 26 years in the credit union industry (60,000+ hours), I have learned from many great mentors and coaches who have shaped the leader I am today. It is my commitment to continue to pay it forward and pour myself into cheering the next generation, leading our industry into greatness.
Some of these stories are captured on my podcast, Despite Impossible.
Go Blue! Proud University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Alumni
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & English (double major) '98
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Short Bio
Tansley Stearns, president & ceo, Community Financial Credit Union ($1.6B Plymouth, MI)
Tansley embodies an unwavering spirit, where "no" is a foreign concept. With over 26 years of transformative leadership in credit unions, her journey epitomizes dedication to community impact. At CFCU, Tansley's boundless enthusiasm fuels a culture that places people at the core. Her legacy of igniting growth and change echoes from Colorado's Canvas Credit Union, where her innovative strategies catalyzed unparalleled expansion. As the chief impact officer at Filene Research Institute, she forged connections between academia, credit unions, and Silicon Valley, amplifying research's practical influence. Tansley's influence, traced from BestSource to Bethpage Federal Credit Union, exudes a legacy of service, empathy, and an ever-present smile that invigorates and uplifts every community she touches.
Additional downloadable material is available below.
Video
Welcome to c3 2023!
Our annual all-staff meeting comes to life.
Greenlight Launch 1
Tay-Tay
In the Cellar 2024
Join me in Chicago's Union Station on September 20, 2024, as we raise funds benefiting your local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
Greenlight Launch 2
Purple socks.
Greenlight Launch 3
Pizza is here!
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