Category: Indianapolis Business Leadership

The Indianapolis Business Leadership update is designed to help organizations stay up to speed on key HR, technology, leadership, and finance news and trends.  Business leaders and CEOs in Fishers, Carmel, Indianapolis, Muncie, and Ft. Wayne will find the Indianapolis Business Leadership update loaded with relevant content that will help them improve the effectiveness of their organization.

Trust-Based Philanthropy: An Eight-Year Transformation at the Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County

Trust-Based Philanthropy: An Eight-Year Transformation at the Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County

Jan 8, 2025
By Michael Thomas

  At the recent Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA) Leads Conference in downtown Indianapolis, The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County took the stage to share their journey of implementing Trust-Based Philanthropy (TBP) over the past eight years. Led by Marcy Minton, President and CEO, along with Kallie Sulanke and Amanda Kavars, Chief Community Partner … Continue reading "Trust-Based Philanthropy: An Eight-Year Transformation at the Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County"

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Insights from Pivot Indiana

Insights from Pivot Indiana

Sep 30, 2024
By Michael Thomas

It is almost time for the next Pivot Indiana Conference.  We wanted to take a look back at one of our favorite Pivot Indiana Conferences…   Fantastic. Excellent. Insightful. Broad. These are just some of the great reviews guests gave on this year’s Pivot Indiana 2016 conference. Those that attended left with insights and new … Continue reading "Insights from Pivot Indiana"

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7 Habits of Highly Effective People

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Mar 30, 2020
By Patrycja Thomas

Becoming Highly Effective People Leaders are made and leadership skills can be learned. That is the premise of the 1989, Stephen Covey  book entitled ” The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. It became prominent and continued to inspire business leaders from all over the world. This self-help book presents a realistic approach to being … Continue reading "7 Habits of Highly Effective People"

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Carey Services: Breaking Barriers

Carey Services: Breaking Barriers

May 31, 2019
By Patrycja Thomas

Carey Services Helps Overcome Challenges Carey Services strives to help overcome challenges faced by those needing the most assistance. A challenge is defined as something that puts you to the test. Therefore, it pushes you to your limits and can be overcome. As humans, we face challenges every day. Every time we conquer them, we … Continue reading "Carey Services: Breaking Barriers"

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Indianapolis Cyber Security

Indianapolis Cyber Security

Mar 14, 2018
By Patrycja Thomas

The cyber security world is never dull. Data breach and cyber crime may happen regardless of organization size, management and location.  To help carry out business plans and long term strategies, partners from our Indianapolis Cyber Security center are here to share insights on factors to consider in technology planning.  To maximize over all performance … Continue reading "Indianapolis Cyber Security"

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PIVOT 2016 Speakers: Interview with Jim Ittenbach, President of SMARI Research

PIVOT 2016 Speakers: Interview with Jim Ittenbach, President of SMARI Research

Nov 2, 2016
By Patrycja Thomas

PIVOT 2016 – Indiana’s business event of the year – is just around the corner. Well, we decided to get in touch with one of the speakers, namely Jim Ittenbach.  This way, you get to know more about the person behind the presentation. He founded SMARI, a custom market research company based in Indianapolis.  He’s a businessman … Continue reading "PIVOT 2016 Speakers: Interview with Jim Ittenbach, President of SMARI Research"

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PIVOT 2016 – Here’s What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Conference

PIVOT 2016 – Here’s What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Conference

Oct 11, 2016
By Patrycja Thomas

Leap forward and grow your organization – this is one of the mottos of PIVOT 2016. This year’s conference is shaping up to be one of the main events for Indiana’s entrepreneurs, business owners, and non-profit leaders. Experienced speakers with decades of experience will share their insightful know-how on finding new business directions and shifting … Continue reading "PIVOT 2016 – Here’s What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Conference"

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4 Easy Steps To Setting Up Your BYOD Policy

4 Easy Steps To Setting Up Your BYOD Policy

Aug 23, 2016
By Michael Thomas

Let’s start with the basics. BYOD stands for “bring your device”, meaning that you are going to bring your phone, laptop or tablet that you privately own to work. Your employees have the laptops and phones they own for a reason. They have deliberately selected these items over the many options available today and invested … Continue reading "4 Easy Steps To Setting Up Your BYOD Policy"

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What it takes to be a great leader in the tech world

What it takes to be a great leader in the tech world

Jul 11, 2016
By Michael Thomas

“Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” Steve Jobs Being an exceptional leader is about more than getting the job done. You’ve got to balance your team’s needs with your goals and objectives. When money is tight, and stress levels are high, it’s easy to … Continue reading "What it takes to be a great leader in the tech world"

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Tech Talk: Meet the Presenters

Tech Talk: Meet the Presenters

Apr 29, 2016
By Patrycja Thomas

Ironman triathlons, data recovery specialists, Ph.D.s, executive directors, professors, entrepreneurs, IT geniuses, marathon runners, and more. These are just some of the traits of our presenters at our tech talk on May 4th at the Minnetrista Gathering Place in Muncie. Find out more about the tech talk HERE. We wanted to introduce you to our … Continue reading "Tech Talk: Meet the Presenters"

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Kickball, Pottery, and the Pursuit of Leadership

Kickball, Pottery, and the Pursuit of Leadership

Aug 24, 2015
By Michael Thomas

Too often we hear excuses from managers and frustration from team members about the lack of leadership development opportunities.  “I don’t manage people, so how can I get people management experience?” or “I’m field based working with customers, how can I get to work with people from other departments?” These plus hundreds of other excuses … Continue reading "Kickball, Pottery, and the Pursuit of Leadership"

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Nominate Your Office Champion

Nominate Your Office Champion

Jun 23, 2015
By Brandon Hall

The Thomas Office Solutions & LEAP Managed IT “Office Champion Award” is designed to recognize amazing individuals that make Indiana Organizations great. The award provides the opportunity for individuals to nominate co-workers that go above and beyond to help make their organizations a great place to work and stewards of the community. Award winners are … Continue reading "Nominate Your Office Champion"

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