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 award-winning faculty but business experts who are disrupting their respective industries. The ROI Podcast equips you and your organization with the knowledge to keep a competitive edge over the competition.
Episodes
Friday Sep 22, 2017
Friday Sep 22, 2017
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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Monday Sep 18, 2017
Monday Sep 18, 2017
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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Friday Sep 08, 2017
Friday Sep 08, 2017
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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Friday Sep 01, 2017
Friday Sep 01, 2017
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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Friday Aug 25, 2017
Friday Aug 25, 2017
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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Friday Aug 18, 2017
Friday Aug 18, 2017
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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Friday Aug 11, 2017
Friday Aug 11, 2017
Managers play multiple roles in an organization while communicating with many different personality types. So how do the greatest managers handle it? According to Natalie Roberts, VP of Support at Monarch Beverage Company, a manager must understand their own personality, strengths, and weaknesses. In this episode of The ROI Podcast, Shane Simmons and Julie Manning Magid, director of The Randall L. Tobias Leadership Center, break down how to leverage your personality, and mold it to fit the needs of your employees.
Show Notes: 0:01 Spiderman opening: with great power comes great responsibility. 0:20 Welcome to The ROI Podcast Presented by The Kelley School of Business on the IUPUI Campus. 0:25 Julie Manning Magid is guest hosting alongside host Shane Simmons. 1:17 This episode is part of the Randall L. Tobias Leadership Center series. 1:42 How do you lead a team that's so diverse from a personality standpoint, and as a manager, how do you approach two people who have two very different perspectives. 1:55 You'll be introduced to Natalie Roberts, the senior vice president of support at Monarch Beverage. 3:15 Natalie became an expert at many different tasks because of her movement in the company. 4:12 Your career should be a jungle gym, not a ladder. 5:30 Natalie says The Tobias Leadership Center's Hoosier Fellows Program helped mold their management model at her company. 6:15 Natalie associates herself and her employees with a color. 7:02 Shane mentions how associating someone's personality with a color reminds him of Disney Pixar's Inside Out movie. 8:20 As a leader, it can be scary knowing you hold the responsibility for the development of your employees. 8:58 You must understand you and your team's strengths and weaknesses.
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Friday Aug 04, 2017
Friday Aug 04, 2017
Leadership is a vague term that can be applied in many settings. Sarah Hempstead, CEO of Schmidt Associates, an architect firm located in Indianapolis, shares three pieces of advice that have propelled her career into an executive role.
Show Notes: 0:10 Introduction to The ROI Podcast Presented By the Kelley School of Business on the IUPUI Campus. 0:27 Professor of Business Law, and Director of The Tobias Leadership Center, Julie Manning Magid joins Shane in the booth for this series on leadership. 1:05 Randall Tobias held multiple leadership positions throughout many sectors, including education, business, government, and not-for-profit. 1:21 He created the Tobias Leadership Center. 1:39 One of the programs offered at the Tobias Leadership Center is the Hoosier Fellows Program. 2:17 You'll be introduced to Sarah Hempstead, CEO of Schmidt Associates. 2:28 Balance is bad advice. 3:23 Write your goals down. 4:23 Mentorship is critically important. 4:45 Form a "no" committee. They are authorized to tell you when something is not a good idea. 6:18 Have a routine and know when to shut work off, this helps prevent burnout. 7:23 The Hoosier Fellows Program is very inward focused, which teaches its participants a lot of themselves and their leadership style.
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Friday Jul 21, 2017
Friday Jul 21, 2017
Failure is a good thing, as long as you fail taking a risk while attempting to help the company. That's the motto at One Click Ventures in Greenwood, IN, just south of Indianapolis. The company culture is laidback, but very metric and goal driven. Randy Stocklin, the Co-Founder and CEO of One Click, sat down with The ROI Podcast team to discuss how embracing failure has helped grow the company exponentially.
Show Notes: 0:06 Shane Simmons and Phil Powell welcome listeners to The ROI Podcast. 0:45 This episode will talk about embracing failure in the workplace, and how one Greenwood, IN company has seen massive growth practicing this principle. 1:25 When you think of companies with a great culture, many people think of companies like Google, Facebook, Apple and Nike. 2:02 There’s a correlation between a company’s culture and their growth. 2:25 Randy Stocklin and his wife started One Click out of their home office. 3:00 Their first venture began as a Christmas letter from Santa company. 4:00 Randy and his wife grew their second venture, Sunglass Warehouse, 4X two years in a row. 4:30 Randy says they learned that people make or break a business. 6:38 While One Click Ventures is a very relaxed culture, they are also data-driven. 7:45 One Click gives an award for failure each month titled “The Lame Duck Award.” 9:40 There is a difference between failure and messing up. 11:04 There’s so much ownership at One Click because of that underlying culture they’ve created.
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Friday Jul 14, 2017
Friday Jul 14, 2017
Research has shown those who have mentors throughout their lives ultimately are more successful. Pulling from experiences in her own life, Alison Martin-Books created a business that matches mentors and mentees in a strategic way.
Show Notes:
0:01 A Bill Gates show opening. 0:15 An introduction to The ROI Podcast presented by the Kelley School of Business. 0:55 The episode’s topic will revolve around mentors and the importance it plays in a professional’s life. 01:24 A study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology that found people who are mentored reported having more career success. 2:29 Alison Martin-Books, Founder and Chief Learning Officer for Diverse Talent Strategies is introduced. 2:40 A basic definition of what a mentor is. 4:40 Under the Talent Nexus model, mentors and mentees are strategically matched in a way that can increase the diversity in a given company. 5:25 Women who have a mentor are much more likely to break the glass ceiling. 7:05 Why mentor someone? 9:10 What you should look for in a mentor. 10:23 The closing credits for the podcast.
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