Our show's mission is to help organizations make better business decisions. As COVID-19 first started impacting businesses -- and now as businesses reopen and work to keep employees and customers safe -- we put together our most relevant podcasts to help your organization weather the financial storm.
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In the aftermath of COVID-19, many businesses struggle with their options. Should we file for bankruptcy? Should we lay off our staff? How are we going to bounce back? We recognize organizational leaders are currently wrestling with thoughts like these as we look toward the future. That's why we brought a crisis consultant who specializes in helping organizations, who are on the brink of going out of business, get back on track. On this episode, we're sitting down with the Senior Partner and Founder of Crain & Company Scott Maloney who weighs in with advice for such tough questions.
As organizations around the country reopen their business, many leaders wrestle with how to recover their losses from COVID-19. As we all work to rebuild, it starts with embracing the right mindset. On this two-part series, we sat down with Kelley Professor of Business Law and Management Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow who shares what our mindset should be as the economy reopens. As we wrap up this series, this week we build our strategy to successfully reopen.
As organizations around the country reopen their business, many leaders wrestle with how to recover their losses from COVID-19. As we all work to rebuild, it starts with embracing the right mindset. On this two-part series, we sat down with Kelley Professor of Business Law and Management Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow who shares what our mindset should be as the economy reopens. This will set the foundation for next week's episode where we continue to build a strategy for success.
Last week, we started a conversation with the Founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures and former CEO of Cisco Systems, John Chambers, MBA'75, about his book "Connecting the Dots: Lessons for Leadership in a Startup World". Part one was all about the right foundation needed before building your playbook on how to re-enter the market. On this week's episode, we conclude our two-part series with what organizational leaders need inside their plan so we all can re-open our businesses with confidence.
As many states begin opening their economies again, the slow crawl back to normality puts a major strain on all business owners. However, with the right mindset and winning strategy, your organization has an opportunity to become stronger than ever - even take the lead inside your industry - and we're going to show you how. On this first of a two-part series, we're sitting down with the former CEO of Cisco Systems and Author of "Connecting the Dots: Lessons for Leadership in a Startup World" John Chambers, MBA'75, to explore the foundational leadership principles in his book which are necessary to enter the re-opening economy stronger as an organization. Then in part two, we will explore how to create your own playbook so your business can come out on top a winner.
Businesses are planning for re-launch once the economy opens again (however that may look), but businesses are only as strong as their employees. How do you ensure your team is ready, both personally and professionally? What can you do to support them now? On this episode we sit down with the Chief Development Officer at Indy Reads Chrissy Vasquez, MBA’07. Chrissy reflects on how Indy Reads has adapted during the times of COVID-19; how they’re planning for the future and how they’re ensuring employees, customers and students are supported during the pandemic.
Leadership and legacy go hand-in-hand. How you lead your team within your organization leaves a lasting impression - for better or for worse. So what does it take to leave a meaningful legacy? On this episode, we're sitting down with the President of Hays and Sons and one of IBJ's 2020 40 Under 40 Jacob Houk who shares what it takes to lead your organization through this COVID-19 pandemic while leaving a lasting legacy.
Whether you are a part of a start-up company or a non-profit organization, raising capital is key to keeping that entity alive. Yet a lot of people struggle with confidently asking for another person's money. So how do we build confidence in our presentation and increase our success? On this episode, we are sitting down with the President and CEO of the Indiana University Foundation Dan Smith, who helped to lead his team in raising over $1 billion for the school so far, to learn what creates an effective fundraising strategy. Dan is also the Clare W. Barker Chair in Marketing and Former Dean of the Kelley School of Business.
Phishing emails, scam donation requests, and a myriad of other schemes have intensified as many organizations operate from home. On this episode, we want to make sure you stay safe and feel confident when conducting business transactions from your couch. That's why we're sitting down with Kelley School of Business Professor of Business Law and Ethics and Cybersecurity Program Chair Scott Shackelford along with Professor of Information Systems Nolan Taylor to discuss what you and your team can do to stay safe at home.
Organizations all around the globe are changing their business models in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The strain of this unexpected economic slowdown on all organizations, especially small businesses, proves to be very difficult. So how can these companies weather the storm and keep their organization afloat? On this episode, we're sitting down with Kelley Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship Todd Saxton, alongside Kelley Professor of Marketing Kim Saxton, who regularly work with the entrepreneurship, startup and small business community, to get their recommendations for what small businesses can do, right now.
The COVID-19 outbreak continues to challenge the economy and public safety while industry leaders and government officials embrace innovative ideas for assistance. So as organizational leaders, what can we do to help our team, and ourselves, so we can make the best business decisions possible - with little to no clear trajectory? On this episode, we are virtually sitting down with the Deputy Mayor of Economic Development for Indianapolis Angela Smith who shares her tips on how we can lead ourselves and our teams through troubling times.
As we know, the financial collapse of 2008 made history; becoming one of the worst recessions of all time. This economic crisis destroyed business of all sizes while creating fear amongst employees around the globe. Yet, for CEOs like Jeff Fettig, this financial fallout would prove to be a hard-fought victory. On this episode, we’re sitting down with the former CEO of Whirlpool, Jeff Fettig – a Kelley School of Business alum who helped lead his company through one of the worst financial collapses of all time.
Forbes.com released an article in December of 2018 that states, "Remote work is no longer a privilege. It’s becoming the standard operating mode for at least 50% of the U.S. population." A staggering trend that’s continuing to grow. With organizations adapting to or fighting against this movement – the question is, how do we address it? On this episode, we’re sitting down with the founder of VMS BioMarketing and the Executive in Residence for the Tobias Leadership Center Neal Rothermel, who shares how his company makes working remotely, successful.
When one of our team members have a terminally ill family member, walk through divorce, or receive news of a loved one passing away, we may struggle to find the words or offer support in the workplace. However, these are the realities of leadership. On this episode, we're sitting down with the Founder of Handle with Care HR Solutions Liesel Mertes, who specializes in helping business leaders deal with these disruptive life events with empathy. We are going to explore her own personal journey of loss and offer tips on how to handle emotionally tough times our team will experience in their personal lives.
Creating effective workflow procedures inside an organization helps save future time, money, and headaches. In order to accomplish such efficiencies, organizational leaders must recognize their blind spots inside their company. Whether that be the process of on-boarding a new customer, reorganizing internal systems to save time, or explore cash movement, managers need to recognize how to better streamline business practices to protect the company culture, increase revenue, and take your organization to the next level. On this episode we're sitting down with one of Kelley's Management Professors Kendra Reed and exploring her recent publication based on the book Zap the Gaps! by Ken Blanchard.
The term "Fake News" fills the airwaves, online articles, and social media outlets. With culture divided on where to find reliable information, who is really right? How do we sift through all the noise, especially inside our organizations, so we can make better business decisions? On this episode, we're talking with the Creator and Host of Inside INdiana Business Gerry Dick about why listening holds the answer to finding the truth. We will unpack some of his journalism knowledge and equip you to become a better leader for your organization.
