Monitor celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special event called Converge. A huge part of the event was our Converge Conference, which was focused on creating the future of equipment finance. Deb Reuben, who always has her eyes on the future, explores the biggest takeaways from the Converge Conference.

Continuous learning is vital for thriving in our rapidly changing world, but not everyone learns the same way. With so many things changing, so much to learn and so many ways to learn, how can we innovate the adult learning experience? Deb Reuben and Todd Buzard explore this question and more in this podcast.

Innovation is key to building a better future, but how do we ensure we have the workforce to support it? Many of us fell into our careers in equipment finance by chance, but what if we could change that? What if we were intentional about building the workforce of the future? Deb Reuben, Reid Raykovich, Lia Wax and Rob Warland explore these questions in this podcast.

What’s the kryptonite that can cause a lack of innovation on your team? Could it be poor communication? A lack of trust? A lack of clear goals? What would happen to your company’s innovation if you team’s behavior changed and became kryptonite proof? Jennifer Martin from Key Equipment Finance and Deborah Reuben explore this topic in today’s podcast.

How much do you play? Play requires being in the moment and using your imagination. When you adopt a playmaker mindset, it lowers the stakes and raises your game. Deborah Reuben and Jeff Rogers discuss how to use this mindset to innovate our companies.

Leading a company today looks a lot different than it did five, 10 or 20 years ago. With a greater focus on innovation and employee well being, leaders must show up in a manner that demonstrates empathy, curiosity and inclusiveness. Deborah Reuben and Jen Croneberger how leaders can expand their ability to operate this way, and more, in this podcast.

When most people think about innovation, technology is often the first thing that comes to mind. What if it should be the last thing? When it comes down to it, innovation begins by getting curious about the best way to solve problems that improve the human experience. How do we create the space and safety required for this curiosity? Deb Reuben explores this question and more in this podcast episode.

Can you know more about the future by learning new skills and zooming out to view the big picture through a new frame? How about by asking more questions? Author Jonathan Brill shares his insights on how to inspire big picture thinking and practical skill building to create a strategy that can stand the test of time.

Deb Reuben had an opportunity to participate in a “Fireside Chat with Jesse Johnson”. Jesse is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at JDR Solutions Inc. and the host of Fireside Chat where he has casual conversations with his interviewees on their particular niche.

Join Deb and Jesse and get to know more about the upcoming Equipment Finance Cares Minneapolis event, what’s new with Deb, Equipment Finance Cares updates and year one review, what EFC has meant to Jesse, foundations that equipment finance professionals support and the human side of equipment finance.

Creating a culture of innovation and collaboration starts with focusing on the people in your organization. In this podcast, Deborah Reuben talks with Tirza Hollenhorst, CEO and Co-Founder of LUMAN about how to redefine your culture, build a bridge between possibility and feasibility and the small steps you can take today to create a better tomorrow for your company.