Mitch Frazier: To set good goals, make complex simple
Visions that work prioritize outcomes over activities, providing clarity even in uncertain times.
Commentary
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.
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.