Entrepreneurial-minded CEOs Ira Robbins (Valley Bank) and Brent Beardall (Washington Federal) engaged in a dialogue around the evolution of their banks’ cultures under their leadership. The Travillian Group’s Brian Love and co-moderator Joe Fenech examined how strong cultures correlate to strong fundamental performance, increased shareholder value and the ability to retain and attract more robust talent. This discussion is a must-watch for bankers and executives who are executing or considering transformation within their own companies.
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