Change. It’s the word that sends shivers down the spines of even the most seasoned credit union leaders. We say we want it—but when it knocks on our doors with digital wallets, AI chatbots, and the need to rethink 30-year-old processes, we freeze. Sound familiar?
Sometimes, it helps to laugh at ourselves a little. I recently had a Randy Newman kick on Spotify. This week's credit union article was inspired by Randy Newman's "It's a Jungle Out There," and rewrote the lyrics to reflect the internal tug-of-war so many credit unions face regarding change. If you’ve ever felt caught between tradition and transformation, this one’s for you.
🎶 Cue the music… 🎶
It’s a Jungle In Here (Credit Union Remix)
(To the tune of "It's a Jungle Out There")
It’s a jungle in here,
Confusion everywhere—
Innovation knocking,
But we just sit and stare.
They're sayin' fintech’s comin',
We act like it’s not true.
Hey, who needs progress
When 1992 still works for you?
It’s a jungle in here,
Disruption in the air—
Our core's from '86,
But we just wouldn't dare
To change a thing, it’s risky!
What if members don’t approve?
Let’s hold another meeting
And then never make a move.
We could lead the way, but oh—
What if we let go?
Of those paper forms,
Those teller lines,
That loan sheet from ’09?
It’s a jungle in here,
Fear is our disguise.
Change feels like a monster
We can’t quite recognize.
But hiding in tradition
Ain’t gonna help us grow—
It's time to face the future,
Ready, set… oh no.
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