Be Better Tomorrow, with Laurie Butz

It’s never too late to develop yourself as a leader or as a person; you just have to be open to change.

Laurie Butz is the CEO and President of Capital Credit Union. She says she would never have gotten the position if it weren’t for one person who drastically changed her perception of leadership—Bob Chapman.

In this episode, Laurie shares with raw transparency her personal development as a leader, from a competitive workaholic to a CEO who cares. Listen to learn how to find the balance between valuing relationships and results and hear first-hand how to turn empty success into a fulfilled personal and professional life.


Show Notes

Transcript of the episode

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • Never lose sight of the importance of relationships, even when working to achieve results.

  • Hold people accountable in a supportive manner to show you care and help them grow.

  • Be open to opportunities to develop yourself as a leader and as a person.

Things to listen for:

[03:21] The type of leader Laurie used to be
[09:14] The type of leader she has become
[14:43] What happens when results matter more than people
[26:38] How meeting Bob Chapman changed Laurie’s life
[34:40] How to value relationships first, then results
[38:03] Why leaders need to be listeners
[42:44] Making the leap from HR exec to CEO
[53:45] Leveraging your sphere of influence for good
[59:41] Tim’s Take