The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA
In business, balancing acts are everywhere. The Balancing Act Podcast explores the balancing acts we play each day in our professional lives by amplifying the voices and real life stories of accomplished business leaders we can all learn from. In each episode: * Listen to the origin stories from today’s leaders, * Discover their key moments of career acceleration, * Explore a hot business topic in an authentic, approachable conversation between Andy and his guests, and * Learn about the skills that lead to workplace success. Tune in today to elevate your journey of continuous improvement and lifelong learning. Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA, is the former CEO of Kaplan Professional and is the author of Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire, and The Balanced Business: Building Organizational Trust and Accountability through Smooth Workflows. He also hosts The Balancing Act Podcast, and The Saturday Morning Muse. A thought leader on issues related to leadership development, organizational health, continuous improvement, corporate learning, financial acumen, and education, his articles have appeared in a number of media outlets including Chief Executive and Chief Learning Officer. Dr. Temte earned his doctorate in finance from the University of Iowa with a concentration in international finance and investment theory. He holds the CFA designation and has over 15 years of university teaching experience. An accomplished musician and leader of the rock band, The Remainders, he’s proud to announce the release of the band’s first original album, Feel Something New, which is available on all major music streaming platforms. Learn more at www.andrewtemte.com.
Episodes
It's a very special episode of the Balancing Act Podcast! We're celebrating our 200th episode with a return to the show's beginnings and a conversation with Kaplan's Chairman & CEO, Andy Rosen.
In this 200th installment of the show, I welcome back my former boss for an unforgettable episode full of insight, candor, and warmth. Rosen opens up about how a rare heart condition almost ended his life as a child and how surviving it...
What is evidence-based medicine and why should healthcare consumers care? What role does cognitive bias play in everyday healthcare decisions? What separates a quality, informative research paper from dubious, low quality research papers? As a healthcare consumer, how can you tell the difference?
To help answer these questions, we have Dr. Brandon Temte joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Brandon is the outgoing Chief Pu...
What is the Objectives & Key Results (OKR) framework? Why is the measurement and transparency of operating results so important to organizational health? How does the adoption of the OKR framework help make achieving balance between trust and accountability more achievable?
To help answer these questions, we have Philipp Schett joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Philipp is the founder and CEO of Wave Nine – a strate...
What is Sawubona Leadership? Should generational differences be considered when investing in organizational health? Does cross-generational mentorship lead to improved employee engagement?
To help answer these questions, we have Susan Inouye joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Susan is an executive coach, author of Leadership’s Perfect Storm, and co-founder of Sawubona Leadership. With a two-decade career helping to tran...
What are the top three ways musicians can make money from their work? What is sync licensing and why does it matter to a musician's economic success? Why is understanding the business side of music as, or more, important than the intellectual property creation process?
To help answer these questions, we have Lionel Lodge joining us this week on the Balancing Act Podcast. Lionel is the co-founder and CEO of SyncLodge–an award winnin...
Why is a growth mindset essential for success in medical careers? What should high school students be doing to set themselves up for success in their journey to becoming a doctor? Why is building mental resilience one of the most important things a prospective physician can do?
To help answer these questions, we have Brandon Deason joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Brandon is the founder, CEO, and lead educator at DDQX...
How can leaders build a "great place to work" organizational culture? What are the twenty tenets of culture? What's the one thing that will torpedo a journey to build a great corporate culture that most leaders aren't thinking about?
To help answer these questions, we have Brett Hoogeveen joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Brett is a co-founder of BetterCulture, a technology and training company intently focused on maki...
What does it mean to be a 'tech humanist?' What are the most common challenges of technical transformation projects? Should business leaders 'move fast and break things' or is there another approach?
To help answer these questions, we have Kate O'Neill joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Known globally as the 'Tech Humanist,' Kate is a leading voice on AI ethics, responsible tech, and human-centric digital transformation...
What does it mean to be a Broadway producer? What are the most important skills an aspiring Broadway producer needs to hone? What's the most important balancing act a Broadway producer has to play?
To help answer these questions, we have Jeffrey Seller joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Jeffrey is one of the most successful American producers of our time. He produced the Tony Award–winning musicals Rent, Avenue Q, In th...
Why do so many continuous improvement journeys fail? What are the essential ingredients to any successful continuous improvement journey? What's the link between continuous improvement and change management principles?
To help answer these questions, we have Scott Burgmeyer joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Scott is the founder and CEO of BecomeMore Group, a business transformation and optimization consultancy. Scott i...
What does it mean to truly listen? What myths about listening should we debunk? How can you build the skill of active listening? How can we improve the quality of our meetings?
To help answer these questions, we have Oscar Trimboli joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Oscar is an award-winning author, host of the Deep Listening podcast, and a sought-after keynote speaker. His third book is How to Listen – Discover the Hid...
What's the most important thing a college graduate can do right now to set themselves up for success in a career in sales? How can a corporate warrior make the shift to entrepreneur and business founder? How can a late-stage career professional reignite the passion they once had for their work?
To help answer these questions, we have Ursula Mentjes joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Ursula is a five-time bestselling aut...
How important are storytelling skills for entrepreneurs and business founders? What are the benefits of engaging with a start-up accelerator or incubator? What's the Amazon PRFAQ Framework and why does it matter?
To help answer these questions, we have Marcelo Calbucci joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Marcelo is a founder, product and engineering leader, and an innovator with a passion for solving customers’ biggest p...
What happens when businesses don't take product design seriously? What are the benefits of investing in design resources? Why haven't we made more progress toward solving big societal challenges and how can solve them through innovation and design?
To help answer these questions, we have Todd Bracher joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Todd is the founder of BetterLab, a science-based design platform addressing global ch...
What's the most common mistake first-time business buyers make? What is quality of earnings and why does it matter to both buyers and sellers? What are the psychological traits of successful business buyers?
To help answer these questions, we have Elliott Holland joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Elliott is the managing partner of Guardian Due Diligence and is an expert in the acquisition of small and medium sized busi...
Why do so many of us avoid conflict? Why do leaders put up with the "genius jerks" that infect their corporate culture? What are the skills needed to get better results from engaging in challenging conversations?
To help answer these questions, we have Jonno White joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Jonno is the Co-Founder of Clarity Group Global in Brisbane, Australia and is the author of Step Up or Step Out: How to Dea...
What is the Believe-Own-Learn-Design framework? What is a "belief conflict?" What holds you back from achieving your goals?
To help answer these questions, we have Leigh Burgess joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Leigh is a former health care and education executive, is the founder of Bold Industries Group, and the author of Be BOLD Today.
Tune into episode 184 to hear Leigh's story, her career "rocket-booster" moment, ...
What are the primary challenges organizations face as they work to improve their corporate cultures? What does the term "organizational culture" mean? How valuable is coaching to building a positive organizational culture?
To help answer these questions and more, we have Andrea Wanerstrand joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Andrea is ex-Microsoft and is the Founder & CEO of A3 Culture Lab. As a leadership speaker an...
How have modern corporate finance practices and principles changed the world of business? How do we improve the financial acumen of non-financial managers and business stakeholders? What's the most common misperception about the role the finance function plays in business?
To help answer these questions, we have Don Chew joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Don is a world-recognized expert on corporate finance and author ...
What was it like to be a whistleblower and help expose what was happening at Theranos? How can a conflict-avoider find their voice? How can you navigate the balancing act between saying too much (the complainer) and saying too little (the pushover) at work?
To help answer these questions, we have Tyler Shultz joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Tyler is a keynote speaker, venture partner at Verge HealthTech Fund, an Advi...
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