The ROI Podcast

The ROI Podcast

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The ROI Podcast episodes

  • How China could impact your investments | Ep. 4
    When you invest your money into stocks or bonds, financial advisors often encourage diversifying. And with the Chinese Central Bank becoming more lenient with their policies, investors in the U.S. can diversify their portfolios even greater by investing in the Chinese Stock Market. Kelley School of Business Associate Professor of Finance Cathy Bonser-Neal explains these historic changes, and gives insight into what the future investments of U.S. investors may look like.
     
    Show Notes: 0:06 Shane Simmons and Phil Powell welcome listeners to The ROI Podcast. 0:40 A glance at the world economy. 0:45 The U.S. economy is a quarter of global activity. 0:56 China's economy, in terms of purchasing power parody, surpassed the U.S. 1:18 The U.S. and European stock markets and how they compare to the Chinese Stock Market. 1:48 Introduction to Cathy Bonser Neal 2:33 The definition of volatility. 2:41 Why China wanted to stabilize its currency. 2:56 Two ways China has stabilized its economy. 3:34 Why the Chinese Central Bank wants to keep its currency stable. 5:30 There's pressure to depreciate China's currency. 6:03 What a more open Chinese market means for foreign investors. 8:15 Where you can listen to the ROI Podcast.
    9 min
  • Entrepreneurs who do this increase their chances of success | Ep. 3

    Why do some startups fail and others succeed? Is it that some entrepreneurs lack a disruptive idea? Is it passion? Persistence? In episode #3 of The ROI Podcast, Kelley School professor Kim Saxton discusses the key to a startup's success, based on her recent research.

    Show Notes: 0:07 Shane Simmons and Phil Powell welcome listeners to The ROI Podcast. 0:23 Shark Tank's influence on entrepreneurship. 0:57 Why don't more people become entrepreneurs? 1:08 Introduction to professor Kim Saxton. 1:29 Answering why some startups succeed and others fail. 2:35 The misconception of money. 2:48 The value of getting help. 3:12 Looking at passion for an entrepreneur. 3:49 The million-dollar idea. 4:35 The research findings. 5:15 If you ask for money you get advice (Pitbull song) 5:40 What we've learned about launching a business. 6:20 Shane and Phil wrap-up the episode. 6:59 Where to find The ROI Podcast. 7:18 Preview of the next episode: Changes in China and what it could mean for your investments.

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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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    Ready to take your next step? Check out if a Kelley MBA is right for you: https://bit.ly/2T6VEJm

    8 min
  • Entrepreneurs who do this increase their chances of success | Ep. 3
    Why do some startups fail and others succeed? Is it that some entrepreneurs lack a disruptive idea? Is it passion? Persistence? In episode #3 of The ROI Podcast, Kelley School professor Kim Saxton discusses the key to a startup's success, based on her recent research.
    Show Notes: 0:07 Shane Simmons and Phil Powell welcome listeners to The ROI Podcast. 0:23 Shark Tank's influence on entrepreneurship. 0:57 Why don't more people become entrepreneurs? 1:08 Introduction to professor Kim Saxton. 1:29 Answering why some startups succeed and others fail. 2:35 The misconception of money. 2:48 The value of getting help. 3:12 Looking at passion for an entrepreneur. 3:49 The million-dollar idea. 4:35 The research findings. 5:15 If you ask for money you get advice (Pitbull song) 5:40 What we've learned about launching a business. 6:20 Shane and Phil wrap-up the episode. 6:59 Where to find The ROI Podcast. 7:18 Preview of the next episode: Changes in China and what it could mean for your investments.
    8 min
  • How to deal with bullying in the workplace | Ep. 2

    Were bullies just a high school phase? Not according to the latest research. In Episode #2, the main topic is how to deal with a bully in the workplace. Kelley School of Business professor Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow discusses the best way to handle a bully at work. She provides tips you can apply right away, and minimize the stress a bully may cause you. Show Notes: 0:50 The impact of a bully in the workplace. 1:00 Recent research findings. 1:18 Introduction to professor Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow. 1:56 How we are traditionally taught to handle bullies. 2:03 What Popeye taught us. 2:48 Focus on your mindset. 3:00 The most frequent targets of bullies. 3:33 The costs of a bully at work. 4:23 Tip #1: Call it out, but don't shout. 5:14 Tip #2: Rope-a-dope. 6:58 Striking back with kindness. 7:30 The final lesson. 8:57 Preview of next episode.

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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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    Ready to take your next step? Check out if a Kelley MBA is right for you: https://bit.ly/2T6VEJm

    10 min
  • How to deal with bullying in the workplace | Ep. 2
    Were bullies just a high school phase? Not according to the latest research. In Episode #2, the main topic is how to deal with a bully in the workplace. Kelley School of Business professor Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow discusses the best way to handle a bully at work. She provides tips you can apply right away, and minimize the stress a bully may cause you. Show Notes: 0:50 The impact of a bully in the workplace. 1:00 Recent research findings. 1:18 Introduction to professor Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow. 1:56 How we are traditionally taught to handle bullies. 2:03 What Popeye taught us. 2:48 Focus on your mindset. 3:00 The most frequent targets of bullies. 3:33 The costs of a bully at work. 4:23 Tip #1: Call it out, but don't shout. 5:14 Tip #2: Rope-a-dope. 6:58 Striking back with kindness. 7:30 The final lesson. 8:57 Preview of next episode.
    10 min
  • How to lead a team and get results | Ep. 1

    In Episode #1, Shane Simmons and Phil Powell introduce the world to The ROI Podcast. This podcast was built to share business insights with the world from one of the top businesses schools in the United States. This episode's main topic: How to lead a team and get results. Kelley School of Business Indianapolis professor of management Christopher Porter discusses the fascinating results of his research. Show Notes: 0:27 brief overview of The ROI Podcast. 1:10 A list of great teams like the '96-'97 Chicago Bulls, '72 Miami Dolphins and the Apollo 11 Team. 1:25 What great teams have in common. 1:40 General definition of a team leader. 02:08 Two types of team leaders. 2:35 Definition of an outcomes-based leader. 2:54 Definition of a learning-based leader. 4:10 The study's focus. 4:36 Performance-goal team with learning-based leader results. 5:20 The importance of risk taking. 5:37 How to be the best leader you can be. 6:15 Why it's a mistake to assume teams look at achievements the same way. 7:05 Stream or download The ROI Podcast on iTunes, Podbean or hub.kelley.iupui.edu. 7:19 Our next episode.

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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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    Ready to take your next step? Check out if a Kelley MBA is right for you: https://bit.ly/2T6VEJm

    8 min
  • How to lead a team and get results | Ep. 1
    In Episode #1, Shane Simmons and Phil Powell introduce the world to The ROI Podcast. This podcast was built to share business insights with the world from one of the top businesses schools in the United States. This episode's main topic: How to lead a team and get results. Kelley School of Business Indianapolis professor of management Christopher Porter discusses the fascinating results of his research. Show Notes: 0:27 brief overview of The ROI Podcast. 1:10 A list of great teams like the '96-'97 Chicago Bulls, '72 Miami Dolphins and the Apollo 11 Team. 1:25 What great teams have in common. 1:40 General definition of a team leader. 02:08 Two types of team leaders. 2:35 Definition of an outcomes-based leader. 2:54 Definition of a learning-based leader. 4:10 The study's focus. 4:36 Performance-goal team with learning-based leader results. 5:20 The importance of risk taking. 5:37 How to be the best leader you can be. 6:15 Why it's a mistake to assume teams look at achievements the same way. 7:05 Stream or download The ROI Podcast on iTunes, Podbean or hub.kelley.iupui.edu. 7:19 Our next episode.
    8 min

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The ROI Podcast provides professionals from all industries with actionable insight from world-renowned faculty members at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. Learn not only from…