Leading Questions

LEADING QUESTIONS: Foodie rebukes allure of 'Plan B'

March 30, 2012
LQ_Hoover_watchvideoWhat did the founder of Cafe Patachou learn from Butler's Brad Stevens? Why not try franchises? Martha Hoover responds in Part II of her IBJ interview.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Ad exec boils down rules for success

March 2, 2012
Mason King
LQ_Bryant_WatchVideoBruce Bryant founded Promotus Advertising with little experience as an entrepreneur. Through mentors, biblical scripture and hard-won experience, he has culled several tenets for staying solvent and keeping a clear head.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Debriefing with Super Bowl chief

February 9, 2012
Mason King
LQ_Melangton_Watch_VideoHost Committee CEO Allison Melangton opens up about the last three years. Why is she called "The Binder Whisperer"? How did she react to pushback against "super scarves"? When did she need to get tough with the NFL?
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Expanded Kahn's banks on holidays

December 29, 2011
Mason King
LQ_Arnold_Watch VideoHow much bubbly does Kahn's Fine Wines & Spirits sell at year's end? How have operations changed with the addition of two new stores? Owner Jim Arnold has answers.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Council prez takes 11th-hour run at ban, redistricting

November 30, 2011
Mason King
LQ_Vaughn_watch VideoWhy is Ryan Vaughn ending his tenure as City-County Council president with two hot-button proposals? Can he get the votes for a stronger smoking ban? How does he react to a call for his removal?
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Sales training guru takes own advice

November 9, 2011
Mason King
LQ_Lushin_watchvideoWhat lessons in salesmanship and humility did Paul Lushin learn as an Indianapolis police officer? What common mistakes do managers make? When should they give employees the reins?
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Marian prez rocks get-it-done mantra

November 2, 2011
Mason King
LQ_Elsener_WatchVideoWhat outrageous promise did Marian University's president make (and then keep) to the school's first football recruits? How does he snare those big donations? How has his urgent mindset paid off? Dan Elsener has answers.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Pugnacious DeLaney seeks simpler life

October 19, 2011
Mason King
LQ_Delaney_WatchVideoWhat position did Ann DeLaney turn down in the 1996 presidential election to remain head of The Julian Center? After 15 years, why did she step down? How much of TV's "Indiana Week in Review" is theater?
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LEADING QUESTIONS: LDI chairman Lacy still charging hard

October 5, 2011
Mason King
LQ_Lacy_watchvideoWhat's next on Andre Lacy's bucket list after a 9,300-mile round trip via motorcycle to the Arctic Circle? Why stay active at LDI Ltd. after passing the CEO reins? As a state fair leader, how does he regard the stage-collapse tragedy? The 72-year-old dynamo has answers.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Design guru abides in rocky economy

September 21, 2011
Mason King
LQ_Garner_WatchVideoWhy does the owner of A2SO4 Architecture believe a 20 percent drop in billings is a victory? Just how cutthroat has the design field become? What's the significance of moving the firm into a church? Sanford Garner has answers.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Investment guru on calming clients

September 2, 2011
Mason King
LQ_Bosway_watchvideoWhat does the CEO of City Securities Corp. say when shell-shocked investors want to sell? Does the recent market slide point to a return of 2008? Where are the opportunities? Michael Bosway has answers.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Fast-food guru digs philanthropy

August 17, 2011
Mason King
LQ Brown watch vidfeoWhat formative experience helped inspire a Taco Bell franchisee to donate well over $1 million to youth charities? What was his biggest bonehead mistake in business? Charlie Brown has answers.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Zoo's top dog aims to inspire

August 3, 2011
Mason King
LQ_Crowther_WatchVideoHow does the Indianapolis Zoo aspire to save the world? What has its CEO learned from past mistakes? Michael Crowther has answers.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Pacers' new coach preaches overachieving

July 20, 2011
Mason King
LQ_Vogel_WatchVideoWhy base the team's identity on a scene from "Rocky"? Is he soft on discipline? What "stupid human tricks" can he perform? Frank Vogel has answers.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Conrad's top chef rustles up advice

July 6, 2011
Mason King
LQ_Matiya_WatchVideoDo you need a culinary degree to be an executive chef? How do you serve hundreds at a time? What's the difference between cooking for Hoosiers and Floridians? Michelle Matiya boils it down.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: State Fair's boss plans for big bash

June 22, 2011
Mason King
LQ_Hoye_WatchVideoHow does a celebration of agriculture stay relevant? What happens after the cows go home? Cindy Hoye has answers.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Influential Miles enjoys wide reach

June 3, 2011
Mason King
LQ_Miles_WatchVideoWhat's the status of the Super Bowl? Mass transit for Indy? Economic development? How is one man so connected? Mark Miles shrugs off "power broker" but fits the bill.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Wishard's top doc stays true to roots

May 18, 2011
Mason King
LQ_Harris_watchVideoHow can practicing medicine prepare you for a CEO post? And why is it smart to continue seeing patients once you get the top job? Dr. Lisa Harris will see you now with answers.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Fast-growing firm handles ascent

May 4, 2011
Mason King
LQ_Meyer_watch VideoMichele Meyer, a former Air Force brat, piloted CSCI Consulting to 850 percent revenue growth over four years. So, why is her advice to "start small"? What obstacles await when a firm takes off?
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Indians boss still having a ball

April 20, 2011
Mason King
LQ Schumacher watch videoWhat's the secret to baseball profitability? Why is the offseason so important? Franchise President Max Schumacher fields questions.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Webber gives tech firms their wings

April 7, 2011
Mason King
LQ Webber Watch videoHow does angel investor Scott Webber choose which companies to buy into? What common mistakes does he see early-stage entrepreneurs make? What's the best advice his father gave him? The local tech guru reveals all.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Startup a study in quick growth

March 23, 2011
Mason King
LQ_Bohlsen_Watch_videoVicki Bohlsen explains how her solo PR firm with $25,000 in seed money grew to 14 employees with $780,000 in revenue in one year.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Sarah Evans Barker won't stop

March 9, 2011
Mason King
LQ_Barker_WatchVideoHow did Indiana's first female federal judge go from clueless student to the bench? Would she be a good fit for the Supreme Court? When will she retire? Sarah Evans Barker presents her findings.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Real estate maven keeps swinging

February 24, 2011
Mason King
LQ Litten watch videoHow does the owner of F.C. Tucker Co. rally the troops during the home-sales slump? How did his tour in Vietnam reset his course? Why is his desk always so clean? Talk to Jim Litten; he has answers.
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LEADING QUESTIONS: Abdul airs take on punditry, influence

February 9, 2011
Mason King
Shabazz_WatchVideoHow is talk-radio host Abdul-Hakim Shabazz like the Wizard of Oz? Were his barbs about an IPS official "over the top"? Does he really have the governor's ear? He's taking your calls.
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  1. we love that we were right in our predictions for the outcome of Tony's boondoggle. We aren't negative, we are positive that the league that never has will continue to blow chunks and stink up the place

  2. I was initially excited to learn that this wasn't rubber-stamped, but if all that is required is to add some shrubs and some "window dressing" over the first floor of the garage, then I'd call it a waste of everyone's time. It should be noted that the Hearing Examiner is a DMD employee who reports to the same administrator as the DMD staff planner who recommended approval of the garage and whose report said that the requirement for ground-floor retail had been "satisfied". Better luck with appealing the inevitable approval at the MDC, where the commissioners are appointed by the Mayor, City Council, and County Commissioners, thus, presumably not all obligated to facilitate the administration's plans.

  3. Wheat Thins, when paired with chocolate ice cream!

  4. About the same.

  5. New airport, new Lucas Oil Stadium, expanded convention center, $30,000,000 Pacer gift, Stupid City Way Project, Broad Ripple Parking Garage $ Giveaway, Money blown on lethal bike lanes. The list is endless..

    We have complete morons in City Government with grafter buddies sitting in the wings also stealing parking meter revenue. Go to
    www.adavceindiana.com and read about Chicago Parking Meter Corruption.

    It's all theft of taxpayer resources and complete lack of financial stewardship and devoid of integrity.

    I would just like for basic city services please.

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