Letters: Feldman column is spot on
IBJ needs to keep his thoughts in front of the legislators and the public.
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Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow: Nonverbals: What they see is what they hear
Whether you are giving a speech or presentation to a live or virtual audience, the adage is true that actions speak louder than words.
Pete the Planner: Combining money and time makes the magic happen
I’ve determined that a person’s ability to apply urgency in less-than-imminent situations is what puts that person at a distinct advantage.
Editorial: Leaders must act to ensure more students attend college
Stemming the drop in Hoosier high school graduates who choose college will take a multi-pronged effort by the state, universities, high schools and parents.
Asheesh Agarwal: Anti-innovation bills would harm consumers, businesses
Driven by frustration with “Big Tech,” the bills bar innovative tech firms from selling inexpensive, private-label products and from bundling services, such as free shipping, in ways that help consumers.
Ronak Shah: If students want to go to college, nothing should stand in their way
Schools should be resourced, supported and held accountable for preparing all students to succeed at their best-fit colleges of choice, all the way to the finish.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Try viewing your work through the lens of duty
A satisfying job serves oneself and one’s family, the community and the larger society.
Mike Lopresti: Pondering the numerical feats of the boys of summer
As the regular season careens toward the finish line—in Victory Field and elsewhere—we highlight some eccentric numerical feats of summer.
Brad Chambers: Economic momentum shows Indiana is playing to win
But like any good businessperson, our eyes must be on the horizon, scanning for risks that could endanger Indiana’s future growth.
Mandy Haskett: Transformation, not training, drives retention
MIT Sloan found “toxic workplace culture” to be the chief driver of the Great Resignation (outpacing both pay and burnout across all industries), which means leaders have some work to do.
Mike Lopresti: College football is back
Three nights, three big scoops of college football that would give an idea of the autumn ahead.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Biden’s student loan plan is just a Band-Aid
These loans are a significant reason tuition is increasing.
Pete the Planner: Forgiving student loans doesn’t solve the problem
I am interested in exploring how the main problem might get worse because of this forgiveness plan.
Mike Lopresti: Can Colts start on winning note?
It should be noted that one week in September can’t define a team (although 14 of the past 18 Super Bowl champions started 1-0, including the 2006 Colts).
Garrett Mintz: How to lead during these times of uncertainty
Regardless of whether a recession happens, the mere rumors of a recession can have a massive impact on our employees and their feelings about work, and managers should be considering how to adapt their leadership style to handle any economic worries by their direct reports.
Letters: Money spent on rapid-transit buses is wasted
How much asphalt is under-utilized by buses running empty miles on dedicated bus lanes? Ask the contractors who put in the asphalt or the climate warriors who never speak of this massive waste of heat-reflecting asphalt (asphalt is a byproduct of fossil fuels, to boot).
Jalene Hahn: Try these steps to minimize your probate estate
Probate is the process by which debts are paid and assets are divided after a person passes away. The probate process can apply whether or not the deceased left a will.
Angie Stocklin: Best ingredients for successful founding teams
It isn’t always immediately obvious which ideas and businesses will survive, but I’ve noticed that most successful founding teams have shared characteristics.
Economic Analysis: Funding incentives encourage awarding higher grades
Perhaps the best bumper sticker for economics is: Incentives matter. This insight is vital in thinking about behavior, including how for-profit and not-for-profit firms operate.
Editorial: Indiana’s future economy demands relentlessness
The state needs to keep up its frenetic drive toward economic progress and boost its pool of educated tech workers if it hopes to surpass other states and become a technology hub for the heartland and the nation.