Being [at Work]

Matt McHatten is currently transitioning from Chief Operating Officer to Chief Executive Officer at MMG Insurance. As he prepares to lead the team as CEO, he has been taking the time to reflect on his leadership journey, which he will share with us in today's episode. You'll hear the key lessons Matt has learned in each phase of his journey from 'it's all about me' to strategic oversight of the or...

Phil Daniels is the Co-Founder of Springbuk, a health analytics solution for mid to large-sized employers. Since it was founded in 2015, Springbuk has experienced rapid growth and is known for its focus on culture and talent. Phil's leadership story is built from his values. With a lot of humility, he focuses on serving others, from his business partnerships to his customers, to his team members,...

Karen Alter is the CEO and Partner at Borshoff, an Indianapolis-based full-service communications agency, and was recently named a 'Woman of Influence' by the Indianapolis Business Journal. Just when life felt truly on track, Karen got some big news that could have knocked her off track. But because of the relationships, support, and confidence of her work family at Borshoff, she not only led thro...

Mona Euler is the Founder and President of My Healthcare Advocate, a company on a mission to help patients and families solve healthcare problems. She developed an entrepreneurial spirit at age 11 when she started mowing lawns, and her passion for healthcare and the elderly also came at a young age. In this episode, you'll hear Mona's inspirational story about going after your goals and believing...

Scott Miller is the President of Bowman Construction, a company that focuses on general contracting, value engineering possibilities, design and build options, and concrete and carpentry services. When Scott was in college, the director of campus activities told him, 'You can be a leader,' and gave him a leadership book. This simple act made a huge impact on him and he's been a student of leadersh...

At any given time, your team members should be able to ask, 'Where am I?' in regards to their performance, and understand your perspective on how they're doing. Joe Barrett is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at DuraMark Technologies , a company that provides labels for industrial manufacturers whose products and equipment are exposed to harsh environments. Joe has a reputation for bringi...

Scott Zigmond is the VP of Sales and Marketing at Performance Services, an Indianapolis-based company that constructs high-performing buildings with optimal environments. Throughout Scott's career in organizations such as General Electric and Roche, he has focused on getting results through others, and he attributes his business success to his spotlight on people. As a West Point Military Academy...

When you think of progressive, future-focused people strategies, state government probably doesn't come to mind. However, wait until you hear what this week's guest on Being [at Work] is up to. Britni Saunders is the Director of the Indiana State Personnel Department (SPD) - and a proud Hoosier. She was appointed to her position by the Governor of Indiana, Eric Holcomb, to align with his initiativ...

Did you know that women control 85% of national spending? And yet, women earn 20% less than men. Today's guest on Being [at Work] is on a mission to change that. Jill Trimmel is the President and Owner of Artrip Solutions and the creator of iwillclosethegap.com , an initiative to empower those who want an active role in creating gender diversity and equality. After multiple promotions, yet remaini...

Imagine the challenge of starting your life over in a new country [on a new continent!] Maia Siprashvili-Lee is the Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Supplier Diversity at the Indiana Department of Administration . She has spent her career in government leadership and moved to the United States from her home country of Georgia in 2013. In Georgia, Maia served as the Deputy Minister of Defense...

Jim Kouzes is a bestselling author, an award-winning speaker and, according to the Wall Street Journal , one of the 12 best executive educators in the United States. He is also the co-author of The Leadership Challenge , which is named one of the 100 best business books of all time. Jim and his co-author Barry Posner are currently working on the seventh edition of this book. A highly-regarded lead...

"What's the worst that could happen?" This is a question that Patty Hatter , SVP Global Customer Services at Palo Alto Networks , frequently asks herself. Patty isn't afraid to take the unfamiliar path. Throughout her career, she's experienced all different types of roles from operations to tech startups to for-profit board positions. The theme of simply figuring it out has been with her during al...

You never know where your path is going to lead. That's one of the key themes from this Being [at Work] episode with Melissa Davis . Melissa is the President of BSA LifeStructures , a design firm that creates inspired solutions to improve lives, and she's incredibly passionate about the impact BSA has on so many people. She believes if you do work that you love and be the best that you can be, eve...

Host Andrea Butcher understands that leadership is hard in today's complex, dynamic work environment. On this episode of Being [at Work], she's discussing Next Gen Talent , an initiative to equip early-career human resources leaders to best serve their organizations through the development of key business skills. The group was created to fill the gap in the development of business skills for HR le...

Lisa Price is the Executive VP of Human Resources at KAR Global , a company that provides support, technology, and logistics for the used vehicle industry. As an attorney and leader of the HR talent function for KAR, Lisa is responsible for identifying and implementing best practices that enable all human resources teams to act as strategic partners to the company, and efficiently and effectively...

Karen Mangia is Vice President, Customer & Market Insights at Salesforce , author of Success with Less , and TEDx speaker, and she knows what it's like to lead a life with a full calendar. As a recovering activity addict and overachiever, it was challenging for Karen to say 'no.' Soon, she wasn't feeling like herself. She finally reached a point where she realized she was ignoring the signs that s...

Matt Odum is the President of Briljent , a professional services company. Over the years, Matt has learned that developing his team is his number one job as he runs the company. Listen in as Matt discusses a situation that highlighted the value of giving honest feedback. You'll hear how this 'oops moment' ended up being a great leadership lesson for him. If you're struggling with when and how to b...

Richard Cardwell is the Vice President and Head of Midwest Region for Infosys , a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. He is growing a tech hub and representing 3,200 people, all while modeling ultimate transparency. In this episode, you'll hear Richard explain the importance of 'finding your five' and the impact of owning your story. If you're struggling when it comes...

Dennis Martin is the President of Individual Life and Financial Services at OneAmerica® . He's also a visionary. Today, Dennis is in the role that he set out to get 20 years ago. Throughout his career, Dennis has been incredibly deliberate and intentional. However, he realized through candid feedback that he wasn't as ready for his dream role as he may have once thought. So, throughout this journe...

Terry Holloway is the Senior Vice President and Chief Talent Officer at Strada Education Network . Strada applies a unique combination of philanthropy, research, and creative solutions to improve the college to career connection. Terry is a critical part of their strategy, and he knows what great leadership looks like. We can easily get caught up in selfish thoughts such as, "Why isn't this happen...

Donna Wilkinson is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Pacers Sports & Entertainment . In this episode of Being [at Work], you'll hear how her calming spirit coupled with her integrity for doing things the right way, has helped create a culture of safety and encouragement at Pacers Sports and Entertainment. How can you model risk-taking by supporting new ideas and allowing people (even...

Seth Morales is the President and COO of Morales Group , a mission-driven recruitment and staffing agency. Cultural health is key to Seth's leadership, and he is intentional about creating an environment in which his employees and those they serve can be their best selves. He not only reminds his employees that each of them has an opportunity to be a light, but he also models that for them. Listen...

Rebecca Ellis , Ph. D., chooses to live life out loud and is an outstanding communicator and risk-taker. In this episode of Being [at Work], Rebecca tells us about a situation in which she was told 'no'...but did it anyway. Her driving force told her to keep going - to push the envelope - when it came to a specific business problem she was trying to solve. [Spoiler alert: it ultimately paid off]....

Jim Piazza is the Director of Data Center Operations at Facebook . Although he works in a fast-paced environment, even in the midst of chaos, he strives to remain present, kind, and engaged. For Jim, titles and money really don't mean anything. At the end of the day, it's really about who you choose to be as a person and as a leader. Think back about the last time you had to make an unpopular or p...

Natalie Wilkinson is the General Manager of Corporate Strategy and Planning for Toyota North America . Have you ever thought to yourself, "there's no way I can do this"? Natalie did. But she continued to push through. Throughout her years (and promotions) at Toyota, Natalie realized the value of getting to know her team and learning their roles, which therefore built their trust in her as a leader...