The ROI Podcast

Whooo! The ROI Podcast has released its twentieth episode! In celebration, we've highlighted some of our favorite moments in the podcast including insight on how to handle workplace bullies, building a business, leadership and more. Kick back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the podcast.

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Why do we donate our things? Why don't we just give money when there's a crisis? In this episode of The ROI Podcast, assistant professor of marketing, Helen Colby, discusses her recent research and the implications it could have on the way organizations collect donations.

Show Notes: 0:15 Introduction to The ROI Podcast Presented by The Kelley School of Business on the IUPUI Campus. 0:55 Kelley's Helen Colby is on the show, she's an associate professor of marketing at the Kelley School of Business. 1:13 Why do people give "things" or tangible items instead of money when donating. 2:16 Helen says sometimes when organizations receive massive amounts of donated items, it can cause management and even public relations issues. 3:32 There are a lot of different things that motivate people to give, generally, Helen believes it's a sense of doing something that beneficial to someone else. 3:47 People are much more generous when there is an identifiable victim versus a statistical victim. 4:58 Normally, according to the research, if an individual has an item, they value it more than something that person doesn't yet own. 6:00 Their research found that people who donated an item they owned, felt like they were doing a better service because that idea had more value to them. 7:15 The takeaway from the research: make people feel like whatever you want them to donate, they already own that item. 9:01 Subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes.

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Uber's recent controversy in regards to the multi billion dollar company's workplace culture resulted in Founder and CEO, Travis Kalanick, resigning and 20 employees fired. So what can we learn from this situation? According to Kelley School of Business Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Elizabeth Malatestinic, the debacle should teach start-ups the importance of the human resource role within a company. In this episode of The ROI Podcast, Liz talks about how managers can leverage their human resources department to make the company more profitable, and increase the workplace culture. 

Show Notes: 0:01 People want to feel like they matter in the workplace. They want to feel like their contributions are valued. 0:14 Shane Simmons and Associate Dean of Academic Programs, Phil Powell, welcome listeners back to The ROI Podcast Presented by the Kelley School of Business on the IUPUI Campus. 1:15 In this episode, Shane and Phil are talking about the recent controversy with a Silicon Valley company, and the lessons we can learn from them.  2:02 Liz Malatestinic says there is a lot of misconceptions about Human Resources. 2:56 Liz references The hit T.V. show The Office, and Michael's strong dislike of Toby, the HR employee. 3:36 Liz says Uber, under Kalanick's leadership, had a culture where Human Resources was thought of an entity only meant for recruiting new employees. 4:18 Liz mentioned how sometimes the founders of successful startups can be blinded by their own perception of the company culture. 5:33 Phil mentions a common theme he and Shane have come across while interviewing successful leaders, and that's making employees feel like they are an important part of the organization. 6:28 Liz gives an example on how to avoid issues within your company. 6:35 Liz says too often the company's leadership will make a major decision, then approach the HR department and ask that they implement the policy, without every meeting with the department before coming to the decision. 8:20 Once a company gets to about 50 employees, Liz suggests hiring an HR employee. 

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When Ernest Malone began his firefighting career, he never could have predicted he'd become the chief of the Indianapolis Fire Department. Every day, people look to him for guidance and answers. In this episode of The ROI Podcast, Chief Malone explains the secret to his success, and how those seeking advancement in their life can achieve greatness with the proper mindset. 

Show Notes: 0:03 I don't want you to lead by showing examples of your power, I want you to lead by showing the power of your example. 0:17 Introduction to The ROI Podcast presented by The Kelley School of Business on the IUPUI Campus located in downtown Indianapolis. 0:46 For the past several weeks, the focus of the ROI Podcast has been about leadership, documenting graduates of the Randall L. Tobias Leadership Center's Fellows Program. 2:04 Today's guest is Chief Ernest Malone, who has been with the Indianapolis Fire Department for more than 30 years. 3:15 Chief Malone encourages people to take lateral moves in their career because of the experience you gain and the connections you make. 4:31 Chief Malone says you can learn from everyone around you. You don't have to only learn from successful leaders or people, but you can learn from those who have failed at times. 5:48 Chief Malone says by leading by example, you gain credibility and loyalty. 6:48 Be people-focused while staying data-driven. 7:20 Chief Malone is a graduate of the Fellows program. He explained how he confirmed leadership is everywhere you look, mentioning his experiences while in the program. 8:46 Chief Malone says to keep an open mind, and be receptive to experiences that you can learn from. 10:00 Shane Simmons and Julie Manning Magid wrap-up this episode of The ROI Podcast.

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We all have goals in our personal and professional lives, but why do only some of us accomplish those goals? In this episode of The ROI Podcast, the president of IU Saxony and Tipton Hospitals reveals the first, and most important step, when going after your dream.

Show Notes: 0:15 Introduction to The ROI Podcast Presented by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business on the IUPUI Campus. 1:35 There are a lot of guides and information on the internet about networking and best practices. 1:41 Networking helped Michael Harlowe, President of IU Saxony and Tipton Hospitals, get where he is today. 2:00 A guy in Harlowe's running group advised he explore health care administration. 2:05 Mike cold called the hospital administrator in his hometown. 2:18 Tip #1: Surround yourself with people who can help you and are in a position you'd like to be in. 2:45 Mike enrolled in Indiana University Masters in Healthcare Administration Program. 3:38 Mike says he can't emphasize enough to pay attention to the chance encounters in your life. 4:20 Mike says you can't be afraid to fail. 5:20 Be different when trying to maintain relationships. Hand written letters are a great way to stand out and show the person you're writing to that you're grateful for them. 6:00 Tip #2: Once you've met with someone who could serve as a mentor to you, follow up with them. 6:54 Mike is a graduate of the Randall L. Tobias Leadership Center's Hoosier Fellows Program. 8:30 Mike says most importantly, don't be afraid to fail. Just do it. 

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Raise your hand if you hate or don't enjoy your job. Unfortunately, if you don't enjoy your work, you're not alone. Often times we can get ourselves into a rut because we are not fulfilled with what we're doing. If you're wanting to become successful, how do you do so if you're not happy? In this episode of The ROI Podcast, Pete Anderson, Executive Vice President of Investments for Becknell Industrial, breaks down the steps you should take to find your passion.

Show Notes: 0:07 Introduction to The ROI Podcast Presented By the Kelley School of Business on the IUPUI Campus. 0:38 How many people don't like their job? 1:05 This episode will explain how important passion is to your job performance. 1:20 Pete Anderson is the guest on this week's show. 1:53 If you can't wait to get up and come into work, you're probably ready for a change. 2:36 When Pete was practicing law, he didn't enjoy his job like he does today. 3:12 Shane found an article on the Huffington Post that suggested job-related dissatisfaction is harmful to your health. 4:08 Pete had a point in his career when he realized he needed some leadership training. That's when he found The Tobias Leadership Center. 4:48 The Hoosier Fellows Program exposed its members to a wide-range of leadership perspectives. 6:09 Loyalty doesn't exist from a company's perspective anymore, so it shouldn't be expected from the company for its employees to work for them for the remainder of their lives. 7:07 You may not know what you're meant to do until you try different jobs. 8:24 To learn more about the Tobias Leadership Center and the Hoosier Fellows Program, visit tobiascenter.iu.edu/programs. 

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