Lesley Weidenbener: My college degrees have served me well, which makes me worry about anti-college sentiment
On May 19, IBJ will host our annual Education Power Breakfast, where the value of a college education will be a topic.
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Nate Feltman: Mentorship lessons from ‘In the Room’
My Uncle Ed Simcox’s stories about his time in public service shaped my curiosity about government and laid the groundwork for my own path in law and civic life.
Mitch Frazier: Indiana needs to bring high-potential candidates back home
Data from the Indiana Business Research Center reveals that only 61% of Indiana college students who earn a bachelor’s degree are still employed in the state one year later. That number drops to a staggering 55% after five years.
Lesley Weidenbener: One of the greats has made his way home
Mike Smith was everything a great reporter should be. Urgent, dogged, accurate and fair. His career included an 18-year stop at the Indiana Statehouse where he wrote about the state’s most important issues for the AP.
Nate Feltman: An Indiana conversation about America’s future
A starting point for regaining our ability to disagree civilly is a healthier legislative branch.
Mitch Frazier: Stories connect product makers, product users
In every county in the state, there is a story to be told about people building great products. Let’s work together to identify and craft those stories.
Lesley Weidenbener: Combined newsroom improves coordination
Today, The Lawyer reporters — the talented Maura Johnson and Cameron Shaw — report to the same editing team that IBJ reporters do.
Mitch Frazier: To set good goals, make complex simple
Visions that work prioritize outcomes over activities, providing clarity even in uncertain times.
Nate Feltman: Roots of championship run begin at IU president’s desk
Indiana’s football success over the past two years and a national championship do not happen without Indiana University President Pam Whitten’s leadership, plain and simple.
Lesley Weidenbener: Be Better Awards honor late civic leader Jim Morris
The Be Better Awards are part of a larger effort by the NCAA and the Indiana Sports Corp. to honor Morris, who was an architect of the effort to bring the NCAA headquarters to Indianapolis in 1999.
Nate Feltman: An important update at Indiana Lawyer, IBJ
By integrating The Indiana Lawyer into IBJ’s print edition, we significantly expand the audience for its reporting and commentary while adding meaningful value for IBJ subscribers.
Mitch Frazier: One Health holds promise for Indiana and the world
While no single solution exists to overcome America’s health woes, the next wave of breakthroughs could emerge at the intersection of farms, feed lots, food and pharmaceuticals.
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.
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.