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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Jun 9, 2022 • 31min
”Nobody Wants to Think Anymore,” Part 1 - Introduction
Welcome to our new miniseries entitled "Nobody Wants to Think Anymore," which is an exploration of the skill of critical thinking and its importance in the workplace. In this kickoff episode, co-host Dan Strafford interviews Andy to set things up with a discussion of unconscious bias, decision-making, and the sub-skills that are necessary to hone one's ability to look at a challenge or issue from multiple perspectives.
Jun 2, 2022 • 29min
”Nobody Wants to Work Anymore,” Part 5 (feat. John Staten)
Episode 40 is the final episode in our miniseries on the challenges in today's market for talent and shifting attitudes toward our relationship with work. John Staten, President and COO of Holiday Inn Club Vacations joins us to provide his perspective on the issues through the lens of the hospitality industry.
May 26, 2022 • 19min
”Nobody Wants to Work Anymore,” Part 4 (feat. Lisa Gefen-Sicilian)
Lisa Gefen-Sicilian, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Kaplan North America, joins me for part 4 of our miniseries entitled "Nobody Wants to Work Anymore." From her vantage point as CAO of a major education company, Lisa has a multi-faceted view of the opportunities and challenges that surround today's market for talent.
May 19, 2022 • 31min
”Nobody Wants to Work Anymore,” Part 3 (feat. Jared Lindzon)
Future of work thought leader, public speaker, and journalist Jared Lindzon joins us for part 3 of our miniseries entitled "Nobody Wants to Work Anymore," a continuing exploration of new attitudes toward work and the challenges surrounding today's labor markets. Jared's insights have been published in numerous publications including Fast Company, Toronto's The Globe and Mail, Time Magazine, the BBC, the New York Times, and many others.
May 12, 2022 • 29min
”Nobody Wants to Work Anymore,” Part 2 (feat. Lorin Thomas-Tavel)
In episode 37, Lorin Thomas-Tavel joins us for part 2 of our miniseries entitled "Nobody Wants to Work Anymore." In her current position as Managing Director of Bootcamps at education giant 2U, Lorin's perspectives on shifting attitudes toward our relationship with work are insightful. Lorin also clues us in on the role bootcamps are playing as alternative pathways to meaningful jobs in the world of technology and coding.
May 5, 2022 • 27min
”Nobody Wants to Work Anymore,” Part 1
Episode 36 begins our new miniseries on changing attitudes toward our relationship with work entitled "Nobody Wants to Work Anymore." Andy and co-host Dan Strafford delve into the complexities of the "Great Resignation" and how the market for talent is more nuanced than the oft-heard, crass, and overly generalized statement "Nobody Wants to Work Anymore" would imply.
Apr 28, 2022 • 39min
The Reskilling Revolution, Part 5 (feat. Paul Smith)
Paul Smith, the former CEO of CFA Institute joins Andy for the final episode in our Reskilling Revolution miniseries. In episode 35, we tap into Paul's extensive experience in the financial services industry to determine the key skills necessary for success across myriad industry groups.
Apr 21, 2022 • 33min
The Reskilling Revolution, Part 4 (feat. Kate Eberle Walker)
In Part 4 of our series on the Reskilling Revolution, we welcome Kate Eberle Walker, CEO of Presence Learning and author of The Good Boss. Kate adds significant value to the series by helping us look at the future of skills and work through multiple lenses: mergers/acquisitions, private equity, higher education, and teletherapy for students with disabilities.
Apr 14, 2022 • 31min
The Reskilling Revolution, Part 3 (feat. Brandon Busteed)
Education and future of work luminary, Brandon Busteed, joins us for Part 3 of our continuing series on the Reskilling Revolution. Brandon is Chief Partnership Officer at Kaplan North America and a former Senior Partner at Gallup where he focused his attention on skills and higher education. Brandon's insights on the topic are invaluable!
Apr 7, 2022 • 30min
The Reskilling Revolution, Part 2 (feat. Mike Palmer)
Today we've got fellow podcaster and education thought leader Michael Palmer on the show to further explore the Reskilling Revolution. We specifically get into the preparedness of higher education institutions to affect meaningful change to support the Reskilling Revolution. He comes to the table with excellent advice for both individuals and leaders of colleges and universities as it relates to skills and work readiness.
