
Harry Howe
Co-Host of An Indianapolis Business Podcast: Off the Circle
Harry Howe has over twenty years’ experience helping businesses achieve sustained operational and financial improvements. He spent the first half of his career with GE, developing an appreciation for manufacturing, business processes, technology, and financial management. The climax of that first half was as controller for Thomson Consumer Electronics’ North American TV Operations (formerly GE Consumer Electronics) where he had financial responsibility for seven manufacturing facilities in three countries and various headquarters functions representing $1.6 billion in revenue and 13,000 employees.
The second half of Harry’s career has been devoted to making a difference in selected businesses through consulting engagements and new business start-ups. These include roles as CFO at Capstone Technologies and MindGent and consulting engagements with companies such as Boeing, Johnson & Johnson, and Maytag. More important to Harry are engagements with lesser known businesses where his impact has been significant.
Along the way, Harry has amassed a broad range of skills, from planning and executing, to managing critical projects. He graduated from Bucknell University with a degree in business administration and completed GE’s Financial Management Program. He has received certifications from the Association for Operations Management (CPIM) and the Institute of Management Accountants (CMA) where he served for many years on the Indianapolis Chapter’s Board of Directors.
Howe Leadership is devoted primarily to helping a few selected businesses achieve breakthrough operational results through significant long-term engagements.
Harry Howe has hosted 24 Episodes.
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The 2019 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Man and Woman of the Year
March 31st, 2019 | 41 mins
blood cancers, boy of the year, business, fundraiser, girl of the year, hoosiers, indiana, indianapolis, indy, katelyn sussli, leukemia, leukemia and lymphoma society, lls, lymphoma, man of the year, tim houterloot, woman of the year
On this episode, we interview Tim Houterloot, a ten year survivor of Hairy Cell Leukemia. Tim is a candidate for the Man of the Year award. And we have both this year's boy and girl of the year on the show...
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Episode 43: Why Indiana? We Discuss the Incredible Business Culture of Our Great State
February 11th, 2019 | 46 mins 29 secs
attorney state, business, business climate, emily schoenbaechler, hoosier, hoosiers, indiana, indianapolis, indy, wes zirkle, women in business, women in technology
On this episode, we speak with attorney Wes Zirkle who was part of a sports talent representation firm that went international and Emily Schoenbaechler, who worked extensively in the State House and is passionate about female representation in our technology space.
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Episode 37: How the King Park Development Corporation and the Build Fund are Transforming Central Indiana
September 19th, 2018 | 35 mins 3 secs
build fund, business, cdc, cdfi, community development, community development corporation, community development financial institutions, hoosiers, indiana, indianapolis, indy, king park, non-profit
On this episode, we interview Evan Tester and Steven Meyer of King Park and discuss how Community Development Financial Institutions are helping to play a key role in developing underserved parts of our community.
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Episode 35: Harry Howe: Our Wise Indianapolis Business Mentor Who Is Developing Grit in Entrepreneurs
August 29th, 2018 | 53 mins 34 secs
business, grit, harry howe, hoosiers, howe leadership, indiana, indianapolis, indy, leadership, mentoring
On this episode, we interview Harry Howe. Harry has mentored hundreds of young people, entrepreneurs, and businesses in the community. As soon as you meet him, you'll understand why.
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Episode 31: Charitable Allies: The Charity that Provides Legal Support to Nonprofits
June 4th, 2018 | 25 mins 52 secs
501c3, attorney, business, charitable, charitable allies, charity, compliance, hoosiers, indiana, indianapolis, indy, legal, nonprofit
On this episode, we interview Zac and Robert of Charitable Allies, a charity that provides legal, educational, administrative support, training, and consulting services to nonprofits.
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Episode 30: When Should Your Business Hire an Environmental Consultant?
May 28th, 2018 | 30 mins 11 secs
brownsburg, business, environmental consulting, hoosiers, indiana, indianapolis, indy
On this episode, we interview the leadership of Terra Environmental Corporation, Project Manager Jeff Stone and Rusty Wheat, the founder and President. It's a fascinating conversation about the environmental industry with some information on when you'd need to hire an environmental consultant.
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Episode 28: Patrick Doerflein: Disabled Veteran to Waste Water Manager to Mobile Application Entrepreneur!
May 14th, 2018 | 37 mins 1 sec
burn & bet, burn and bet, business, eleven fifty academy, hoosiers, indiana, indianapolis, indy, mobile app, mobile application, veteran
On this episode, we interview Patrick Doerflein. Patrick has one heck of an inspirational story... overcoming a disability that prevented him from working to becoming a mobile application entrepreneur.
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Episode 27: Indianapolis Bar Association: A Peak Inside Our Local Legal Community
April 27th, 2018 | 58 mins 9 secs
attorneys, bar association, business, hoosiers, indiana, indianapolis, indy, indy bar association, legal
On this episode, we interview a judge, a corporate attorney, and a small business attorney... all members of the Indianapolis Bar Association. It's a unique look inside the legal community, its adoption of technology, and the key issues facing Indianapolis businesses today.
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Episode 25: Joe Mack: Leadership Lessons From West Point to Perot Systems... and Beyond
March 30th, 2018 | 56 mins 20 secs
indianapolis, joe mack, leadership, perot systems, ross perot, technology
Indianapolis is home to some great industry leaders. Joe Mack started his career as an Army Officer who graduated from West Point Military Academy. He moved on to Perot Systems, mentored and guided by Ross Perot.
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Episode 24: Archos Advisors: Why Does Culture Matter In An Organization?
March 22nd, 2018 | 1 hr 2 mins
archos advisors, company culture, culture, employment culture, leadership, leadership consulting, leadership culture
Company culture may be one of the most over-utilized buzzwords used when discussing successful organizations. In this interview, we get frank with two leading experts who advise world-class organizations on company culture. Tune in for this insightful interview with the team at Archos Advisors.
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Episode 22: Fullstack PEO: What and Why Your Business Might Use a Professional Employer Organization
March 1st, 2018 | 29 mins 41 secs
employee benefits, employment talent, hr, human resources, payroll, peo, recruiting, workers compensation
A professional employer organization (PEO) is a firm that provides a service under which an employer can outsource employee management tasks, such as employee benefits, payroll and workers' compensation, recruiting, risk/safety management, and training and development.
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Episode 21: Corporate Security: HIPAA Compliance and Ransomware
January 30th, 2018 | 55 mins 5 secs
bitcoin, hipaa, it security, ransomware
There was recent news of Indiana hospitals being targeted and successfully attacked with ransomware. These attacks are profitable to hackers and a lot more common than you think. Today, we discuss corporate security and discuss the steps organizations can take to protect themselves.
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Episode 20: Startup Challenges... with The Indy Startup Challenge
January 14th, 2018 | 1 hr 7 mins
app, financial app, indy, indy startup challenge, ladybug collaborative, mobile app, snapshyft, startup
The Indy Startup Challenge started as an idea by Kelly Schwedland and Joe Albano to bring world class startup tools to local companies.
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Episode 18: What Makes Biking in Indianapolis so Fantastic?
December 18th, 2017 | 1 hr 4 mins
bicycle trails, bicycles, bicycling, cycling, indy, trails
We gathered some avid cyclists from in and around Indianapolis to speak to why this city is such an amazing place for bicycling. Tune in to hear from veterans, charities, mechanics, and even a cyclist with a national following!
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Episode 16: So You Want to Be a Solopreneur?
December 7th, 2017 | 1 hr 8 mins
business, entrepreneur, mentor, mentoring, solopreneur, starting a business, startup
What are the benefits and challenges of being a solopreneur? We share the good, the bad, and the ugly with three new entrepreneurs and some experienced ones here in Indianapolis.
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Episode 15: How and Why To Create a Culture of Good In Your Business
November 20th, 2017 | 1 hr 4 mins
business, culture of good, leadership, philanthropy
Culture of Good is a culture change resulting from a deep-seated desire to do more good in the world. On today's Off the Circle we interview Co-founder Ryan McCarty.