The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA
Andrew Temte
Elevate Your Leadership Journey Through Authentic Conversations with Business Leaders
In business, balancing acts are everywhere. Join Dr. Andrew Temte for The Balancing Act Podcast—an award-winning leadership development podcast featuring authentic, in-depth conversations with accomplished business leaders, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and industry experts who share the real stories behind their professional success.
What You'll Discover:
Each episode explores the critical skills and balancing acts that define exceptional leadership through engaging conversations covering:
Leadership development and executive management strategies
Organizational health, trust, and workplace accountability
Employee engagement and team performance optimization
Communication skills and business transformation
Financial acumen and business decision-making
Career acceleration strategies and professional growth
Continuous improvement and lifelong learning principles
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
Emerging trends in AI, technology, and workforce development
The Balancing Act Format:
Every episode features four powerful segments:
Origin Stories - Discover how today's leaders began their professional journeys
Rocket Booster Moments - Learn about the pivotal events that accelerated their careers
Deep Dive Conversations - Explore timely business topics with actionable insights you can apply immediately
Lightning Round Questions - Quick-fire questions that reveal your guests' perspectives on leadership, success, and life
With over 200 episodes, The Balancing Act examines business challenges from multiple perspectives, giving you comprehensive insights into the skills that drive workplace success.
Your Host:
Dr. Andrew Temte is the former CEO of Kaplan Professional and bestselling author of "Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire" and "The Balanced Business: Building Organizational Trust and Accountability through Smooth Workflows." As a thought leader on leadership development, organizational health, and corporate learning, Andy brings deep expertise in professional education and business management to every conversation. He holds a PhD in finance from the University of Iowa and the CFA designation, with over 15 years of university teaching experience.
Who Should Listen:
Perfect for aspiring leaders, mid-level managers seeking executive roles, C-suite executives refining their approach, entrepreneurs building their businesses, and anyone committed to continuous improvement and professional growth.
New episodes weekly. Subscribe today and elevate your leadership journey.
In business, balancing acts are everywhere. Join Dr. Andrew Temte for The Balancing Act Podcast—an award-winning leadership development podcast featuring authentic, in-depth conversations with accomplished business leaders, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and industry experts who share the real stories behind their professional success.
What You'll Discover:
Each episode explores the critical skills and balancing acts that define exceptional leadership through engaging conversations covering:
Leadership development and executive management strategies
Organizational health, trust, and workplace accountability
Employee engagement and team performance optimization
Communication skills and business transformation
Financial acumen and business decision-making
Career acceleration strategies and professional growth
Continuous improvement and lifelong learning principles
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
Emerging trends in AI, technology, and workforce development
The Balancing Act Format:
Every episode features four powerful segments:
Origin Stories - Discover how today's leaders began their professional journeys
Rocket Booster Moments - Learn about the pivotal events that accelerated their careers
Deep Dive Conversations - Explore timely business topics with actionable insights you can apply immediately
Lightning Round Questions - Quick-fire questions that reveal your guests' perspectives on leadership, success, and life
With over 200 episodes, The Balancing Act examines business challenges from multiple perspectives, giving you comprehensive insights into the skills that drive workplace success.
Your Host:
Dr. Andrew Temte is the former CEO of Kaplan Professional and bestselling author of "Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire" and "The Balanced Business: Building Organizational Trust and Accountability through Smooth Workflows." As a thought leader on leadership development, organizational health, and corporate learning, Andy brings deep expertise in professional education and business management to every conversation. He holds a PhD in finance from the University of Iowa and the CFA designation, with over 15 years of university teaching experience.
Who Should Listen:
Perfect for aspiring leaders, mid-level managers seeking executive roles, C-suite executives refining their approach, entrepreneurs building their businesses, and anyone committed to continuous improvement and professional growth.
New episodes weekly. Subscribe today and elevate your leadership journey.
Episodes
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Aug 18, 2022 • 32min
”Death, Taxes, and Change,” Part 5 (feat. Andrea Mainelli)
Wow! This week we have Andrea Mainelli of Tyton Partners on the show to discuss change and change management through the lens of a mergers and acquisitions professional. Andrea also helps us understand what private equity is and breaks down some common misperceptions of the industry.
Aug 11, 2022 • 31min
”Death, Taxes, and Change,” Part 4 (feat. Amy Eliza Wong)
Amy Wong, Founder and CEO of leadership coaching firm Always on Purpose and author of Living on Purpose joins us in our continuing exploration of change and change management in business. Amy lends her perspectives and helps connect the dots between our need to manage change and ensure we're also focused on our personal purpose.
Aug 4, 2022 • 38min
”Death, Taxes, and Change,” Part 3 (feat. TJ Brooks)
Taggert Brooks, Dean of the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse College of Business joins us this week for part 3 in our ongoing miniseries exploring change and change management. TJ adds his unique perspective to the conversation at the intersection between academics and management.
Jul 28, 2022 • 30min
”Death, Taxes, and Change,” Part 2 (feat. Jo Lee)
This week we welcome Jo Lee to the show as our first guest in our miniseries on the topic of change and change management in the world of work. Jo provides us with guidance on the subject from her vantage point as founder of the Coach Collective and as a learning and development leader with over 20 years of experience.
Jul 21, 2022 • 28min
”Death, Taxes, and Change,” Part 1
Episode 47 marks the introduction to our new miniseries on the topic of change and change management. Co-host Dan Strafford and I discuss why companies should have a plan to deal with change, the diversity and complexity of change managment curves, and specific tools leaders can deploy to reduce the negative effects of major organizational changes.
Jul 14, 2022 • 32min
”Nobody Wants to Think Anymore,” Part 6 (feat. Simone Petrella)
Simone Petrella, CEO and Founder of cybersecurity training and workforce development firm Cybervista, joins us for the final installment of our exploration of the skill of critical thinking. Simone is a unique talent and speaks to the topic from the perspective of technology and cybersecurity.
Jul 7, 2022 • 40min
”Nobody Wants to Think Anymore,” Part 5 (feat. Andy Rosen)
In episode 45, we continue our exploration of the complex and often misunderstood skill of critical thinking with Andy Rosen. Andy is the CEO of Kaplan, Inc. and provides us with perspectives on the subject from his vantage point as the chief executive officer of a global education company.
Jun 30, 2022 • 30min
”Nobody Wants to Think Anymore,” Part 4 (feat. Anthony Fasano)
In part 4 of our miniseries on critical thinking, we're joined by Anthony Fasano, founder and CEO of the Engineering Management Institute. Anthony helps us understand the importance of critical thinking in the engineering profession and promotes meditation and reflection as keys to success.
Jun 23, 2022 • 36min
”Nobody Wants to Think Anymore,” Part 3 (feat. Brandon Temte)
That's right, our guest this week is Dr. Brandon Temte - a fellow in pulmonary critical care at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Brandon helps us understand critical thinking from the perspective of individuals working on the front lines of the healthcare industry, and yes, he is our son.
Jun 16, 2022 • 39min
”Nobody Wants to Think Anymore,” Part 2 (feat. Michael McManus)
I'm thrilled to welcome Mickey McManus to show as our first guest in our miniseries on critical thinking. Mick provides us with perspectives from his vantage point as a leader in the field of design thinking.
