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By Eric McGriff
Diversity, equity and inclusion have become politicized. How do we address injustices while maintaining a commitment to fairness? Eric McGriff outlines nine critical focus areas for equipment finance....
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By Brianna Wilson
Monitor is hosting Converge 2024 on May 15 – 16 in Philadelphia to build the future of the industry with companies that want to be disruptive and innovative. Monitor chose the event’s keynote speaker, Peter Hinssen, to inspire and challenge Converge’s audience to turn ‘business as usual’ operations upside-down....
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By Valerie L. Gerard, By Denis Stypulkoski
What are the practical applications of AI in equipment finance? What can it do today and what can we train it to do tomorrow? Valerie Gerard and Denis Stypulkoski explore possibilities for streamlining sales, documentation, underwriting, asset valuation and more....
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By Rita E. Garwood
As the first woman to lead the ELFA, Leigh Lytle brings a new voice and outlook to the industry. In an interview with Monitor, she identifies seven opportunities and challenges the equipment finance industry faces today and outlines the association’s goals to address them. ...
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Recognizing the lenders, service providers, associations, fintech enablers or any other top-notch companies that have demonstrated excellence in Innovation, ESG, Leadership, DE&I or Culture in 2023...
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By Denis Stypulkoski, By Brianna Wilson
Innovation is not just a buzzword; it’s a science, an art and an intentional practice that exists in many forms. Denis Stypulkoski outlines how to identify your company’s innovation type....
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By Rita E. Garwood, By Tom Casey, By Martin Golobic, By Steve Grosso, By Dominic Janney, By Mike Jones, By Brij Patel, By Alan Sikora, By Shawn R. Smith
Does your company have a winning culture, or is there room for improvement? The leaders of companies selected for Monitor’s 2024 Best Companies list in the culture category share the traits that set their companies apart and discuss nine common themes inherent in the best company cultures....
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By Chris Craft, By Carmen Delfi, By Kyin Lok, By Brian Noble, By Brad Peterson, By Kirk Phillips, By Justin Tabone, By Mike Zambetti
Leaders of Monitor’s Best Companies in the Leadership category discuss how effective leaders contribute to the success and well-being of their teams, organizations and communities by fostering a positive and productive environment....
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By Brianna Wilson
Monitor’s Best Companies in the DE&I category share examples of how establishing a companywide definition of diversity, equity and inclusion and maintaining best practices that truly matter to and benefit their employees and communities have led to organizational success....
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By Stephane Arsenault, By Brent Hazzard, By Brian Holland, By Daniel Mello, By Hugh Swandel, By Jennifer Warren
The equipment finance industry can lead customers, clients and other equipment finance companies toward an electrified, emissions free and sustainable future. Monitor sat down with six industry professionals to discuss how we can achieve these goals while advancing profitability....
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By Sudhir Amembal
In the first edition of Monitor’s new international column, Sudhir Amembal, chairman and CEO of Amembal & Halladay, discusses some of the what’s, why’s and how’s of the global equipment finance market....
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By Chris Cummins
Is fear holding you back from something? Whether it’s innovation, public speaking or personal goals, fear keeps us in our comfort zones. Deb Reuben interviews Chris Cummins about how to embrace curiosity, learn forward and conquer fear. ...
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As a leasing salesperson, knowledge of your products and pricing are just the beginning. To truly become an asset to customers, you must help solve their problems. Bill Bosco presents a hypothetical sales call that demonstrates how knowledge wins customers. ...
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