Lesley Weidenbener: CEOs share wisdom at IBJ awards event
My favorite parts of the CEO of the Year and C-Suite Awards event were conversations that Nate, Managing Editor Samm Quinn and I had with the CEO of the Year winners.
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Mitch Frazier: Commitment to respect, civility disarms chaos
Thoughtful, respectful disagreement designed to understand and create rather than simply respond is essential. Look no further than the early days of our nation.
Nate Feltman: Events reflect IBJ Media’s expanding role as civic convenor
Join us at one of our three remaining events. We will celebrate CEOs and C-Suite leadership on Tuesday and conduct the Corporate Counsel Power Breakfast on Dec. 9.
Lesley Weidenbener: Our ‘angel tree’ aims to help nonprofits
IBJ’s Wish List doesn’t focus on money. It focuses on things. We ask nonprofits to tell us what they need in terms of goods and services. And we’ll start running their requests in our Dec. 5 issue.
Mitch Frazier: Look to veterans to fill workforce needs
They’ve led teams, managed resources and operated as part of a mission-driven enterprise united by a passion to serve.
Nate Feltman: George Will on executive power and civic responsibility
Liberty depends not only on laws but also on character. Integrity, prudence and accountability are essential—for leaders and citizens alike.
Lesley Weidenbener: It’s OK if fear is a motivation for taking on new challenges
“I would venture to say that every Woman of Influence—from the past through the current class—will tell you that there’s been a moment of weakness, that they’ve cried their selves to sleep, that there is a time when it was frustrating and it didn’t work,” said Mentorship Award winner Anne Hathaway. “And I know I still go through that.”
Mitch Frazier: Ignore the noise, lead with purpose
The most effective leaders and companies don’t plan based on fear, policy shifts or uncertainty.
Nate Feltman: Dolson-Cignetti partnership is rewriting IU football history
The Dolson–Cignetti partnership is far from complete, but it already stands as a case study in modern leadership.
Lesley Weidenbener: Give me your ideas for the 2025 gift list
We want to showcase interesting gifts that might not have been on your radar, items that could be perfect for that hard-to-please person in your life. And we want to support Indiana people and businesses that make and sell things.
Mitch Frazier: Elanco betting big and moving boldly
The Elanco headquarters is the cornerstone for creating the epicenter of innovation CEO Jeff Simmons envisioned years ago and builds on a series of moves the company has made since it began its headquarters project.
Lesley Weidenbener: On the coast, comics and the stocks page
Zeke H. Dick, a third-grader who lives in Indianapolis, suggested that IBJ start running a comic strip. We’d love to hear all of your suggestions.
Nate Feltman: We must teach civility
The past five years have seen more than three times as many politically motivated attacks on public figures as occurred in the previous 25 years.
Chetrice Romero: When cyber disasters strike, leadership matters most
Nation-state cyber activity continues to escalate, targeting not just federal agencies or Fortune 500 companies but also small to midsize organizations that form the backbone of Indiana’s economy.
Mitch Frazier: We need to get back to United We Stand
Today, nearly a quarter of a century later, the sense of unity that brought us together in the wake of the horrific 9/11 attacks appears fleeting.
Nate Feltman: Meeting the AI education challenge
While today these political changes get most of the headlines and attention, it is the disruptions and change that artificial intelligence will bring that will have more long-term economic and societal implications.
Lesley Weidenbener: ‘I’ve had to give up fear’
“Fear is tiring, it’s draining, it’s expensive, it’s a barrier to creativity, and it hinders the connecting of people. Yes, fear can also act as a guide, a vehicle even for honoring our creator and even a natural protectant,” she continued. “But I’m talking about the fear that prevents collective progress.”
Mitch Frazier: State must find balance to grow economy more
Growing Indiana’s economy should not be framed as a choice between supporting existing businesses and attracting strategically important newcomers. Both are essential.
Nate Feltman: Gov. Braun steps into Indy public safety void
To the extent we do not hold our public officials accountable, we will undoubtedly get more of the same outcomes.
Lesley Weidenbener: Congrats to nonprofits; now it’s time to nominate C-suite leaders
IBJ is accepting nominations now for our CEO of the Year and C-Suite Awards. We are looking for the region’s most impactful corporate leaders, regardless of their titles.