Digital banking tools are great, but they can't replace a good relationship
Banking continues to change as advancements in technology lead to the development of new banking services. The convenience and accessibility delivered through these newly developed, technology-based services are influencing the expectations businesses have for the way banking is conducted, says First Federal Lakewood’s Kurt Kappa
MedVet focuses on its employees, as new CEO Linda Lehmkuhl leads the way

The focus of Dr. Linda Lehmkuhl and MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets has shifted to put greater emphasis on the employee experience.
From startup to $1B company, Gordon Vanscoy steers PANTHERx through constant change
PANTHERx Rare’s ability to be flexible in an industry of large players is key to its success. Vanscoy tells the David and Goliath story of the rare disease pharmacy.
Why tested business continuity plans are important in a crisis
Clark Schaefer’s Carly Devlin details what continuity plans should encompass and how to ensure they’re helpful when a disaster strikes.
Never fixate on looking up at signs with four red letters
Flash-in-the-pan companies that are built to sell don’t provide the same benefits and payoffs as those based on creating an enduring business that both serves the needs of customers and continually improves.
Laziness: enemy of our soul
Everyone deserves to take a break once in a while. Just don’t stop for too long. You’ve got things to do.
Noncash considerations in a sale create an added level of complexity
As messy as noncash forms of consideration may be, they are often essential to maximize value, says Mark A. Filippell.
Dee Haslam: In sports and business, people are the foundation of success

Dee Haslam, investor in the Columbus Crew and the Cleveland Browns, shared her thoughts on sports, business and more at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce annual meeting.
When life begins to overwhelm you, listen for the answer in your heart
The longer we live through these experiences, the more realistically we come to see ourselves.
Helping others can often be a catalyst for your own growth
As you are considering who and how you might add value to others, don’t talk yourself out of it based on how busy you are today.