Perspectives

Nearly 12 percent of adult Hoosiers are diagnosed with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. But that doesn’t mean the rest of us are out of the woods.... Read More

Business owners and managers know what’s coming three seconds into the call. The voice is uncomfortably friendly, like a complete stranger coming up in a public place and behaving as though you’ve been lifelong buds. And you know you’ll be poorer by the end of it.... Read More

The journey of career development within the prison system is not merely a professional endeavor; it is a profound catalyst for personal transformation and societal redemption. As the Business Resource and Outbound Operations Director at a company that works with and employs currently and formerly incarcerated workers, I have been privileged to witness the transformation of individuals society often dismisses. It is my belief that with the right tools, incarcerated individuals can redefine their futures through career development, skill-building, and leadership training.... Read More

In business, we have many tools that we can leverage, but I would argue that my golf clubs are the most valuable. While many may look at a bag of golf clubs and imagine themselves hitting the links, we can’t dismiss the tremendous opportunity that pairing a set of clubs on the fairway with three other golfers can have on the trajectory of our careers.... Read More

One thing is very clear from this year's general elections: When voters are given the choice to weigh in on policy issues at the ballot box, they're excited to do it. ... Read More

As regional efforts work to address Hoosier workforce attraction, especially in the WestGate@Crane Technology Park regional microelectronics expansion, key elements come into play to elevate quality of life. The higher the quality of life, the more attractive the region becomes to qualified talent. A key fact? High-speed fiber connectivity forms a key foundation on which to build up quality of life, especially in rural areas.... Read More

The lack of sufficient maternal health care is killing Hoosier women and children, but having a doula during pregnancy and child birth has the ability to save lives, according to advocates. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Indiana is the ninth highest state in infant mortality. Our maternal mortality rate is even more dire, as we have the third highest in the nation.... Read More

Too often individuals pass away before sharing personal information with spouse, children, other trusted individuals, and/or the individual settling their estate, which can complicate the estate settlement process. Losing a loved one is difficult and having time to grieve is necessary for the healing process. That’s why it’s so important to educate another about what you have and what you want to happen should you fall ill or pass away while you can.... Read More

We’ve all heard the old proverb, “Actions speak louder than words.” In today’s high-tech society, the phrase takes on new meanings, including actions on social media, chats, marketing, and other communications. ... Read More

Your marketing leadership has devoted many hours of work and significant budget dollars to develop, establish and maintain an impactful and effective brand, capturing your company’s image in ways that support your business objectives. And then someone ordered those golf shirts.... Read More

Just a few months ago, we announced Class XLVII of the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series. It is an annual tradition that applauds the role emerging leaders play in our city. It is a time of celebration and optimism. But what many people may not know, is that SKL was born out of tragedy.... Read More

In the world of education, the headlines often scream about the shortage of teachers. Many entrepreneurs have sought to create education technology to solve this structural issue by creating solutions for the buyer (educational institutions). A key consideration that appears absent in many of these solutions is identifying the difference between the buyer and the end user. ... Read More

When Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell began increasing interest rates in early 2022, few economists predicted a resilient economic response. It wasn't a matter of "if" we would be pushed into a recession but how bad the recession would be. Nearly two years into the steepest increase in interest rates in over 40 years, can we now say we've achieved a soft landing? Or is this a delayed economic response with a 2024 recession certain to come?... Read More

In the hustle and bustle of our professional lives, we often find ourselves engrossed in the intricacies of our trades. However, amidst our daily routines, there exists a unique opportunity to broaden our horizons and delve into the critical issues facing the state of Indiana. ... Read More

For almost a century, credit unions have been an integral part of the American financial landscape. During the Great Depression, as the U.S. financial system was faltering, people came together around the concept of cooperative community finance as an alternative solution. What resulted was an entirely different approach to consumer and business banking that operates in peaceful parallel with conventional banks of all sizes.... Read More

Basketball phenom Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors is no stranger to losing, much less failure, even though he is one of the most successful professional basketball players of today. His record-breaking career has had countless ups and downs.... Read More

Determining the right asking price is crucial for a successful sale. An accurate valuation of your business requires considering multiple factors, such as financial performance, assets, intellectual property, customer base, and market share. Careful analysis of your business's unique attributes and the current market landscape can aid in setting a competitive and realistic asking price. Here are some key points to consider regarding the influence of market pricing on the timing of a company sale.... Read More

How much have you spent on your health care in the last 12 months? Would you believe Americans spent $12,914 per person on health care expenses in 2021? That’s a fact, according to the National Health Expenditure Accounts. ... Read More

Employee engagement is a catchall term that refers to the degree to which employees are committed to their work and their organization. We all know that engaged employees are more productive, more creative, and more likely to stay with their organization. So, how does performance management impact employee engagement?... Read More

It is a startling fact that an estimated 7,800 youth experience homelessness in our city every year. These aren't just statistics; they represent the lives of young people, each with a story, a dream, and the potential to thrive if given the opportunity. The shock factor lies in the magnitude of this issue – the magnitude of despair, isolation, and uncertainty that thousands of our city's youth grapple with daily.... Read More