Sally Leyes joins co-host Courtney Montfort to talk about what set her on a trajectory of taking risks and trying new things. She discusses her 17+year journey with Cummins Inc., a global power solutions technology leader headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, and shares lessons from the new roles & challenges she said yes to along the way.
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Rima Dives Into Advocacy, Communication, And Servant Leadership
Host Tim Leman is joined by South Bend (IN) teen Rima for this episode of The Edge. Rima was recently named Midwest Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Club and is one of just six teens competing at Nationals. She and Tim discuss the impact Club has made on her life – teaching her fundamental values and pushing her to raise the bar. Rima has found her voice and passion for advocacy; she has a gift for communication and a drive to be a servant leader.
Topics: Executive
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Dr. Carrazco Talks About Humility And Passion
Dr. Carrazco of Happy Kids Pediatrics, a family-run practice in Arizona, joins co-host Alex Rodriguez, to discuss his leadership journey, reflect on his blessings, and share valuable life lessons. He talks about humility, as well as finding & following your passion. Dr. Carrazco and Alex also explore what makes a cohesive team and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people.
Topics: Executive
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Movin' On Up - The 501 Originals
As we approach the grand opening of our new Indianapolis office next week, it’s a moment to pause and reflect on the journey that has led us to this point. Relocating an office is far more than just shifting desks and chairs; it’s about evolving with the times, embracing new possibilities, and learning from every challenge.
We started this search in 2019, when we had less than 10 people in our Indy office. Fast forward to June 2024 when we finally moved into our new space – and we are just under 40 employees! Reflecting on this five-year journey made me realize there were some key leadership lessons learned along the way, that really apply to any team working together… well, the last point may be specific to moving offices 😉
Topics: Executive
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Kara Woolsey Explores The Value Of Looking At Things Differently
Kara Woolsey, CEO of Mom Water, joins co-host Courtney Montfort to explore the importance of asking questions and looking at things through different lenses. She discusses Mom Water’s unique origin story and her own leap of faith, while also diving into the vital importance of people and culture.
Topics: Leadership
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Julie Wright Focuses on Embracing Vulnerability
Julie Wright is the Vice President of Employee Engagement at Royal United Mortgage, a national mortgage lender headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Julie joins co-host Courtney Montfort to share a glimpse into her talk “Dear Younger Self,” where she reflects on the challenges she faced10 years ago when she began a new role. She discusses the lessons she learned during that time and how she has grown as a leader.
Topics: Leadership
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What Would You Say to Your Younger Self?
What would you say if you could go back in time, to the early part of your career, and talk with your “younger self”? What advice would you give? How transparent would you be with the ups and downs you experienced, and would you do anything differently? This is the discussion I’ve been having with hundreds of people via a leadership talk that I give called, “Dear Younger Self.”
Topics: Leadership
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Onesimo Vigil on What it Takes to Build a Successful Business
Onesimo (Mo) Vigil is the CEO of Inteli-Care, a locally owned, non-medical home health care provider based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mo joins co-host Alex Rodriguez to share what he has learned throughout his journey as an entrepreneur. They also discuss the importance of family and how their support makes all the difference in running a successful business.
Topics: Leadership
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2024 Technology & Life Sciences Benchmark Report
Technology and life science are experiencing significant growth and artificial intelligence is a large contributing factor.
Technology is a $5 trillion business but that will expand in the coming years as artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to pump another $15.7 trillion into the international economy by 2030, according to the 2024 Assurex Global Partnership Technology and Life Science Benchmark report. The report is derived from a survey of 284 businesses generating an aggregate $3.6 billion in sales.
The technology industry is already booming and is expected to grow. About 75 million people now work in this $5 trillion arena, which is getting harder to define in the insurance industry as new technologies arise.
The life sciences market has served as a bridge between technology and healthcare. It also has expanded to include nutraceuticals, companies specializing in environmental research, and life sciences service companies.
Overall, the data gained from this survey met Assurex’s general expectations.
- Revenue per employee increases as companies grow, but the rate of increase declines.
- Growing companies tend to buy higher excess liability, technology errors and omissions and directors, and officers liability limits.
- Cyber liability pricing is on the rise.
However, there were some unexpected results.
- A sizable minority of firms are purchasing general liability limits above the standard $1 million/$2 million aggregate.
- While that rate increases with the growth of a firm, the rate of growth decreases substantially with such growth.
- Only 38% of firms reported purchasing cyber liability coverage, which is less than expected.
Overall, the technology and life sciences sectors are poised for growth.
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Larry Swank Discusses Entrepreneurship and Family Business
Larry Swank is the founder and chairman of Sterling Group, a developer and manager of multi-family housing and self-storage units based in Indiana. Larry joins host Tim Leman on The Edge to share his journey as an entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of intuition, learning from mistakes, and staying focused, while also providing valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of running a family business.