Ask someone to list the talents associated with executive leadership in the credit union industry, and you might hear about operational proficiency, analytical competency, tech knowledge or results-driven abilities. But like the organizations they help run, credit union executives are complex creatures. There's often more to them than meets the eye – hidden talents few people might expect.

That's why back in March we took to the CU Times Facebook page with a plea to industry executives to reveal those hidden talents. What we received were stories and photos that were surprising, amusing, humbling and heartening – reminders that at their core, credit unions are built by people, run by people and exist for people. The submissions enabled us to see credit union professionals in a way we had never seen them before, and revealed hidden talents ranging from musical theater to home remodeling.