Perspectives

Yet some of the most valuable lessons I have learned about leadership did not come from a conference room or strategy session. They came from volunteer work.... Read More

Indiana is competing for talent, population growth, and corporate investment. Most economic development conversations focus on infrastructure, workforce pipelines, and business climate. But another factor is shaping where people choose to live and work: cultural storytelling.... Read More

In the current economic landscape, ensuring healthy and predictable cash flow is a major priority for entrepreneurs. ... Read More

While April 15 is best known as Tax Day, in Indiana, it’s also a deadline that directly affects our talent pipeline, workforce preparedness, and long-term economic growth.... Read More

Getting paid in company stock can be a great perk, but it's not always as simple as it sounds. A little clarity can go a long way in helping you make smart decisions.... Read More

Across Indiana, one theme consistently surfaces in conversations about economic growth: talent. But focusing primarily on recruitment overlooks another piece of the equation that may be just as important: developing the talent already here.... Read More

Innovation thrives where ideas, talent, and resources come together. This year, the 16 Tech Innovation District is excited to mark five years since opening as a physical hub of innovation, collaboration, and opportunity in Indianapolis.... Read More

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply,” Stephen Covey is known to have said. Active listening is one of the most essential and yet most underestimated skills in leadership development. ... Read More

Over the past six months, I interviewed 50+ leaders across business, education, government, and other sectors to better understand how AI is affecting their organizational well-being. Three key takeaways emerged.... Read More

When markets get volatile, the urge to act can feel overwhelming. But with investing, reacting quickly is often what does the most damage. “Stay the course or make a move?” That is the question!... Read More

When growth slows, most leadership teams assume the problem is sales. Conversations quickly shift to pipeline numbers, prospecting activity, and whether the team is doing enough to generate opportunities. The solution seems obvious: increase outreach, push harder, and close deals faster.... Read More

People are often flummoxed when they learn I’ve never taken a class in writing, yet somehow manage to earn a living at it. I give much of the credit for that to a salesman three decades my senior.... Read More

The world changed six years ago this month. What began as a cluster of pneumonia cases overseas became a global pandemic that took Hoosiers’ lives, upended daily routines, overwhelmed hospitals, shuttered businesses, and forced governments to make decisions at a pace and scale they weren’t ready for – and still aren’t.... Read More

For more than 30 years, the 340B Drug Pricing Program has served as a critical lifeline for health care providers serving Indiana’s most vulnerable residents. Now, a proposal from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration threatens to undermine that lifeline.... Read More

While many people choose a family member or friend for this role, serving as a trustee involves more than simply following instructions. It requires organization, sound judgment, and a clear understanding of the responsibilities involved.... Read More

In addition to a shortage of employees, access to child care is becoming another issue for Indiana’s workforce. Research from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce found 40% of parents who experienced job disruptions reported leaving as a direct result of child care challenges. ... Read More

Every day across rural Indiana, a patient arrives at a small community hospital with chest pain, abdominal trauma or a neurological symptom that demands immediate imaging. Far too often, that hospital’s team has to make a call no clinician wants to make: transfer the patient to a facility hours away because the needed equipment simply isn’t there.... Read More

One thing I’ve learned over the years is this: having a great partnership with a client starts long before you offer a solution. It starts with really understanding them.... Read More

The economics of child care dominates the public conversation about learning in the early years. And for a good reason. Accessible child care is an essential part of a thriving economy.... Read More

How does a war with Iran on the other side of the globe impact prices of oil, gas, and all other goods in the U.S.? Billy Bob Thornton has the answer!... Read More