John Lechleiter

Retired Eli Lilly CEO John Lechleiter Talks About His Life and Career

April 01, 2024 · 📺 Catholic Education Foundation

Sixteen Years of Catholic Education Helped Pave the Way to a Life of Leadership, Service and Humility. John’s ability to overcome setbacks and challenges is all about his Catholic faith, his family and his Catholic education Learn about how his success in life and career catapulted an amazing legacy of community investment and service. Remember, for all our young Catholic school students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!!

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Learning from Legends: Dr. John Lechleiter (former CEO of Eli Lilly)

August 25, 2020 · 📺 Citizen 7

Aug 25, 2020 We were thrilled to host a special Zoom discussion with Dr. John Lechleiter, former Chairman and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company, on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. John was a perfect candidate to launch our “Learning from Legends” series of discussions. His commitment to our city and leadership across his business, civic, family, and educational responsibilities is truly legendary. We are grateful for all his work at Lilly and within our community. John is a fantastic communicator and we will enjoy this time with him as he shares some of his story and life’s lessons along the way. Abou…

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Finding the maverick, icon, and genius in you | John Lechleiter | TEDxBrown County Schools

July 15, 2025 · 📺 TEDx Talks

In his TED Talk, The MIG in the Mirror, Dr. John Lechleiter explores the inner journey of leadership through the lens of Mavericks, Icons, and Geniuses. Reflecting on lessons from his career in science and business, he challenges us to consider how we see ourselves and how embracing our unique strengths and imperfections can fuel purpose, innovation, and lasting impact. This talk is a powerful invitation to look inward and lead outward with intention. Dr. John Lechleiter retired as president and chief executive officer of Eli Lilly and Company on December 31, 2016, after more than 37 years of…

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John Lechleiter: From Louisville to Lilly, Lessons in Leadership

March 14, 2025 · 📺 Inside Indiana Business

He grew up one of 9 children in Louisville and would go on to lead Eli Lilly & Co. through the most difficult period in its history. In episode 95, John Lechleiter opens up about life, leadership and his love of Indianapolis.

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John C Lechleiter Award Video 2024

May 15, 2025 · 📺 Providence Cristo Rey High School

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John Lechleiter on Leadership

July 01, 2024 · 📺 Shepherd Community Center

Jay Height talks leadership with former CEO of Eli Lilly and Company John Lechleiter. https://shepherdcommunity.org Shepherd Community Center's mission is to break the cycle of poverty on the near Eastside of Indianapolis by engaging and empowering the community to cultivate healthy children, strong families, and vibrant neighborhoods through a Christ-centered approach that meets the physical, emotional, spiritual, and academic needs of our neighbors.

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John Lechleiter (’75) Delivers 2024 Xavier Commencement Speech

May 12, 2024 · 📺 Xavier University

1975 graduate John C. Lechleiter, who led a successful 37-year stint at Eli Lilly and ultimately became the company's president and CEO, gave the undergraduate commencement address. Lechleiter urged students to be independent thinkers and lean on discernment, kindness, generosity and courageousness as they enter this next phase of life.

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Dr. John Lechleiter

April 06, 2021 · 📺 Breakthrough T1D Indiana

Dr. John Lechleiter, Former Eli Lilly CEO and 2018 Hope Gala Living and Giving Honoree, talks about his personal journey with T1D and JDRF. John’s awareness of type 1 diabetes (T1D) came at an early age in Kentucky when he realized the vials his grandfather kept in the refrigerator were his insulin. This often-invisible disease allows for no learning curve, no break to regroup, and forces type one’s and their caregivers into unknown territory. John knows the impact JDRF has had for people with T1D, for their families; and quickly embraced JDRF and realized they were on to something special. We…

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Learning from Legends: Dr. John Lechleiter (former CEO of Eli Lilly)

August 25, 2020 · 📺 Citizen 7 Indy

We were thrilled to host a special Zoom discussion with Dr. John Lechleiter, former Chairman and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company, on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. John was a perfect candidate to launch our “Learning from Legends” series of discussions. His commitment to our city and leadership across his business, civic, family, and educational responsibilities is truly legendary. We are grateful for all his work at Lilly and within our community. John is a fantastic communicator and we will enjoy this time with him as he shares some of his story and life’s lessons along the way. About Dr. John Lec…

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2017 WMIF | 1:1 Fireside Chat: John Lechleiter, PhD, Chairman, Eli Lilly

May 20, 2017 · 📺 World Medical Innovation Forum

Moderator: Susan Dentzer, CEO, Network for Excellence in Health Innovation John Lechleiter, PhD, Chairman, Eli Lilly and Company

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