In the workplace: Cultivating the power of many for innovation
So we’ve got a genius idea, to which a number of geniuses have contributed. Is that enough for it to break out? Sadly, no.
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Cecil Bohanon & Nick Curott: Remembering economist Steven Horwitz
Horwitz reckoned the greatest misconception about economics is that it deals only with material living standards.
Mike Lopresti: It’s an Indiana summer at the ballpark
Four men, who might be having the summers of their baseball lives. Four roads that led through the state of Indiana.
Letter: Our topsy-turvy pay scale
Someone who is doing a truly essential service, not a discretionary one, should earn more than $12 an hour.
Letter: Elected officials and community leaders should step back, create vision for spending
We urge elected officials, policymakers and civic leaders to consider a strategic and deliberate approach in determining how to best invest and leverage stimulus funds to achieve long-term gains.
Editorial: It’s time to invest in employees’ mental health
Poor mental health drives up health care costs, drives down productivity and can lead to significant absenteeism.
Nate Feltman: Jim Morris has made Indy, world a better place
Gov. Eric Holcomb has awarded The Sachem—the state’s highest honor, which is reserved for Hoosiers whose virtue and lifetime accomplishment have significantly benefited the lives of their fellow Indiana residents—to Morris, a long time business and community leader.
Jillavontia Edwards: It’s time to treat home care workers as truly essential
Building a better economy as we recover from COVID-19 starts with the millions of home care workers who are struggling to get by on low pay.
Fred Yeakey & Dave Neff: Companies can provide students hope beyond zip codes
Opportunity is relative to your level of exposure. Only when urban students are exposed to something outside their ZIP code can they get a vision for a new normal. And the bridge to a better community and life starts with the infrastructure and access to corporate mentorship.
Letter: An essential distinction on race
Bravo to Abdul-Hakim Shabazz for his great article, “America is Not a Racist Country,” but a country with racists in it.
In the workplace: The three things the most effective leaders do
The companies that will thrive post-COVID are those that invest in helping their managers become better coaches.
Pete the Planner: Your adviser wants a lot of your time? Ask why.
Of course, you want your adviser to know his stuff, but how he communicates those concepts can be the difference between a good relationship and a bad one.
Mark Montieth: Carlisle’s second chance will be good for the Pacers
It’s something of a redemption tour for him, although nobody blamed him for how things ended last time. It’s also a break for the man who hired him, Kevin Pritchard, whose last hire survived but one season.
Seth Morales: The inclusivity playbook for smaller companies
Companies that lack diversity are being called out publicly, falling behind in recruiting, and likely losing business. But the power is with the people, and the people are calling for change.
Editorial: Victimized ITT borrowers deserve student loan relief
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has encouraged Biden to use his executive powers to eliminate $50,000 in student loan debt for all borrowers, not just those defrauded. But it’s hard to fathom that those who have yet to pay off their student debt would receive relief while those who have paid off their student loans and are still struggling would be left out.
Lesley Weidenbener: Actually, no one is truly replaceable
Anthony Schoettle, who is leaving IBJ after 23 years, reminded me that the idea that we’re all replaceable—an oft-repeated phrase in business—is not accurate and it denies people the humanity they deserve at work.
John Downs: Candy expo in Indy is positive sign of recovery
For those of us in the confectionery industry, this is a time to recognize the unique power of the little treats we create. No other item brings joy and facilitates connections like candy.
Tauhric Brown: Black community hit hard by pandemic’s isolation
We’re seeing escalating cases of anxiety, depression, substance abuse and violence. Even those with access to health care aren’t seeking help because of the stigma of mental illness, which is especially prevalent in African American communities.
Letter: History teaches us racial injustice is wrong
When I see the Confederate flag hanging on porches in Indianapolis and when so many state legislatures are attempting to suppress the vote of people of color, I believe we must also make clear moral judgments on our history.
Letter: The federal government is spending irresponsibly
Federal government spending has racked up the national debt to $28.2 trillion, for which both parties are responsible.