Businesses are planning for re-launch once the economy opens again (however that may look), but businesses are only as strong as their employees. How do you ensure your team is ready, both personally and professionally? What can you do to support them now? On this episode we sit down with the Chief Development Officer at Indy Reads Chrissy Vasquez, MBA’07. Chrissy reflects on how Indy Reads has adapted during the times of COVID-19; how they’re planning for the future and how they’re ensuring employees, customers and students are supported during the pandemic.

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Leadership and legacy go hand-in-hand. How you lead your team within your organization leaves a lasting impression - for better or for worse. So what does it take to leave a meaningful legacy? On this episode, we're sitting down with the President of Hays and Sons and one of IBJ's 2020 40 Under 40 Jacob Houk, MBA’09 who shares what it takes to lead your organization through this COVID-19 pandemic while leaving a lasting legacy.

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Whether you are a part of a start-up company or a non-profit organization, raising capital is key to keeping that entity alive. Yet a lot of people struggle with confidently asking for another person's money. So how do we build confidence in our presentation and increase our success? On this episode, we are sitting down with the President and CEO of the Indiana University Foundation Dan Smith, who helped to lead his team in raising over $1 billion for the school so far, to learn what creates an effective fundraising strategy. Dan is also the Clare W. Barker Chair in Marketing and Former Dean of the Kelley School of Business.

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Phishing emails, scam donation requests, and a myriad of other schemes have intensified as many organizations operate from home. On this episode, we want to make sure you stay safe and feel confident when conducting business transactions from your couch. That's why we're sitting down with Kelley School of Business Professor of Business Law and Ethics and Cybersecurity Program Chair Scott Shackelford along with Professor of Information Systems Nolan Taylor to discuss what you and your team can do to stay safe at home.

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Online Resources:

5 ways to protect yourself from cybercrime

Indiana University cybersecurity resources

Defending against COVID-19 cyber scams

Exploiting the coronavirus

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Organizations all around the globe are changing their business models in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The strain of this unexpected economic slowdown on all organizations, especially small businesses, proves to be very difficult. So how can these companies weather the storm and keep their organization afloat? On this episode, we're sitting down with Kelley Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship Todd Saxton, alongside Kelley Professor of Marketing Kim Saxton, who regularly work with the entrepreneurship, startup and small business community, to get their recommendations for what small businesses can do, right now.

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Read more from Todd and Kim Saxton:

https://bit.ly/2WXKgmr

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The COVID-19 outbreak continues to challenge the economy and public safety while industry leaders and government officials embrace innovative ideas for assistance. So as organizational leaders, what can we do to help our team, and ourselves, so we can make the best business decisions possible - with little to no clear trajectory? On this episode, we are virtually sitting down with the Deputy Mayor of Economic Development for Indianapolis Angela Smith who shares her tips on how we can lead ourselves and our teams through troubling times.

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Resources from the show:

- https://www.indy.gov/topic/covid

- https://www.response.indychamber.com/

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We pull leadership examples from various activities in life such as sports, the family structure, or educational institutions. For example, we can look into football and watch a quarterback lead his team with charisma and a winning attitude in the midst of adversity and learn how to become better leaders. But what about music? On this episode, we're sitting down with Kelley School of Business Professor of Management Ken Wendeln who shares his "Harmony" leadership model so we can create better organizational practices.

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There are two groups impacted during times of acquisition, the employees and the customers; both sharing the feeling of uncertainty of what's to come. So as organizational leaders, it's up to us to lead our team through the tough road ahead. On this episode, we're sitting down with the CEO of Element Three Tiffany Sauder who has consulted many firms through the highs and lows that come with company buyouts. She shares why we must maintain honesty, empathy and transparency to maintain the "buy-in" from our team and clients.

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As we grow in leadership, there comes a time where we must embrace our unique style. And who better to talk to then the CEO of Sharper Image Lance Reese - a store dedicated to marketing some of the most unique novelty gifts found online. On this episode, Lance helps us understand the difference between a manager and a leader, as well as how he uses his unique leadership style to his advantage so we can too.

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It seems so easy to get discouraged trying to find that "dream job" - especially when we expect that job instantly. In Silicon Valley, for example, the average turnover is 12 months. So how do we find a career that is not simply financially rewarding, but emotionally rewarding as well? On this episode, we're sitting down with Associate Dean and Co-host Phil Powell who shares his story on finding the job of your dreams.

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Do you have a question? Looking to get help on a business decision? Know a great guest for our show? Email [email protected] so we can help your organization make better business decisions.

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