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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Jan 19, 2022 • 20min
Trust in the Workplace
On episode twenty-one, Dr. Andrew Temte continues our journey into trust and accountability. How is trust perceived and understood in the workplace? How can managers assure trust is a two-way street?
Jan 13, 2022 • 20min
What is Accountability at Work?
On episode twenty, Dr. Andrew Temte dives into accountability and what it can and should look like in the workplace. Along with co-host Dan Strafford, he strives to explain how it applies to managers and what influence it may have on the workforce.
Jan 6, 2022 • 19min
Loyalty
On episode nineteen, Dr. Andrew Temte discusses loyalty in the workplace. Along with co-host Dan Strafford, he strives to explain how it applies to managers and what influence it may have on the workforce.
Dec 30, 2021 • 23min
Courage
On episode eighteen, Dr. Andrew Temte discusses the need for courage in the workplace. Along with co-host Dan Strafford, he strives to explain how it applies to managers and what influence it may have on the workforce.
Dec 23, 2021 • 19min
Stewardship (feat. Jon Kaplan)
Join Dr. Andrew Temte as he continues the conversation on the topic of stewardship. Our host is joined by Jon Kaplan, Founder, Corvantus Consulting and former Chief Learning Officer at Discover. They dive into a range of topics surrounding stewardship in the workplace.
Dec 16, 2021 • 27min
Mentorship (feat. Kacie Walters)
Join Dr. Andrew Temte as he continues the conversation on the topic of mentorship. Our host is joined by Kacie Walters,
Senior Vice President | HR Learning & Development at Northern Trust. They dive into a range of topics surrounding mentorship and coaching in the workplace.
Dec 9, 2021 • 19min
Disengagement (feat. Tarlin Ray)
Join Dr. Andrew Temte as he continues the conversation on the topic of disengagement. Our host is joined by Tarlin Ray. They dive into a range of topics around disengagement in the workplace. Tune in to find out how Andy & Tarlin see disengagement truly influencing a work place and how managers can combat its reach.
Dec 2, 2021 • 20min
Duplicity (feat. Amir Ghannad)
Join Dr. Andrew Temte as he continues the conversation on the topic of duplicity. Our host is joined by Amir Ghannad. They dive into a range of topics around duplicity in the workplace. Amir is a leadership coach, a sought-after keynote speaker in the US and abroad, and the founder of The Ghannad Group, which offers coaching and consulting services in the area of leadership effectiveness and culture transformation.
Aug 9, 2021 • 17min
Duplicity
On episode thirteen, Dr. Andrew Temte discusses the positives and negatives of duplicity in the workplace. Along with co-host Dan Strafford, he strives to explain how it applies to managers and what influence it may have on the workforce.
Aug 9, 2021 • 22min
Disengagement
On episode twelve of the Balancing Act, Dr. Andrew Temte tackles a topic that he believes needs more attention: disengagement. Joining co-host Dan Strafford, Dr. Temte breaks down what it means to be disengaged at work and how that can hurt your company.
