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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Sep 26, 2024 • 32min
Building Mental Resilience (with Scott Mautz)
What does it mean to be mentally strong? How can you reduce feelings of imposter syndrome in the workplace? What does it take to find meaning and purpose in a large corporate environment?
To help answer these questions, we have Scott Mautz joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast! Scott is a former P&G executive, and is a sought after keynote speaker and leadership consultant. Scott is the author of multiple books, his most recent works are Leading from the Middle, and The Mentally Strong Leader.
Tune into episode 160 to hear Scott's story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on the value of developing mental resilience in our workforce.
Learn more about Scott at: https://scottmautz.com/. Pick up The Mentally Strong Leader on Amazon today.
Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com.
Sep 19, 2024 • 33min
Who Are You Intended to Be? (with Jesse Hernandez)
Do human (soft) skills matter in the construction industry? How can improved communication and active listening boost productivity? How can you become the promise you're intended to be?
To help answer these questions, we have Jesse Hernandez joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast! Jesse is the founder of Depth Builder, LLC, a consulting firm focused on helping leaders in the construction industry improve communication and enhance problem-solving skills. He is also the author of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be.
Tune into episode 159 to hear Jesse's story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on the transformative impact human skill development can have on any business -- especially in industries where doing so has not been a historical priority.
Learn more about Jesse and Depth Builders at: www.depthbuilder.com.
Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com.
Sep 12, 2024 • 29min
Rocket Science and Country Music (with Brett Westgrove)
What is 'entrepreneurial spirit' and what does it look like in action? How do you establish the courage to change career tracks? What does it mean to 'make it' in the music industry?
To help answer these questions, we have Brett Westgrove joining us on The Balancing Act Podcast! Brett is a rising country music artist based in Nashville, is the owner of Brett Westgrove Music, and has a really interesting backstory as an entrepreneur and rocket scientist.
Tune into episode 158 to hear Brett's story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on his transition from rocket scientist to country music artist!
Follow Brett Westgrove on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4S5CyJcdTYYryQDym2m3sb
Learn more about Brett at: https://brettwestgrove.com/
To learn more about Andrew Temte, visit https://www.andrewtemte.com/
#countrymusic #leadershipdevelopment #musiccareer #countrymusicartists #risingstar #rocketscience
Sep 5, 2024 • 28min
Support The United Way (with Mary Kay Wolf)
How does the United Way make an impact in your community? What are the benefits of a corporate partnership with your local United Way? How can you benefit personally from engaging with your local United Way?
To help answer these questions, we have Mary Kay Wolf joining us on The Balancing Act Podcast! Mary Kay is the executive director of the Great Rivers United Way in Western Wisconsin. Today we’re going to focus on the wonderful work of GRUW and the United Way around the world. Tune into episode 157 to hear Mary Kay's story, her "rocket-booster" moment, and her thoughts on a life of strengthening communities and giving back.
Learn more about GRUW and the United Way at: https://www.greatriversunitedway.org/ or https://unitedwayinc.org/ - there’s a “Give” button - please consider donating today.
Learn more about Andrew Temte at: https://www.andrewtemte.com
#giveback #unitedway #employeeengagement #corporateculture #philanthropy #communitysupport
Aug 29, 2024 • 26min
Demystifying Gen Z (with Hannah Dannecker)
What should hiring managers know about the employment priorities of Gen Z? How can we bust the myth that Gen Z is lazy? Is it really the case that "nobody wants to work anymore?"
To help answer these questions, we have Hannah Dannecker joining us on The Balancing Act Podcast! Hannah is managing partner at the Better Together Group of Companies, a portfolio of North American recruitment and staffing agencies. Hannah is also the author of Well $h!t: Time to Grow Up. Today we’re going to focus on learning more about Gen Z and the world of work.
Tune into episode 156 to hear Hannah's story, her "rocket-booster" moment, and her thoughts on demystifying Gen Z and their relationship with the world of work.
https://www.andrewtemte.com/
Aug 22, 2024 • 31min
Business Disaster Planning (with Patrick Hardy)
How can we make disaster recovery planning a higher priority in business? How can we make the most out of the disasters we face? What are the benefits of disaster preparedness and planning?
To answer these questions, we have Patrick Hardy joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast! Patrick is a disaster preparedness specialist, keynote speaker, and adventurer. He is currently president at Hytropy Disaster Management and is the author of Design Any Disaster: The Revolutionary Blueprint to Master Your Next Crisis or Emergency. I had so much fun meeting Disaster Patrick and I predict you will too!
Tune into episode 155 to hear Patrick's story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on taking the drudgery out of disaster planning and making it more effective.
Learn more about Patrick Hardy at: https://disasterpatrick.com/
Learn more about Andrew Temte at: https://www.andrewtemte.com
Aug 15, 2024 • 31min
Becoming Multidimensional (with Pat Watters)
How does skill building to support an avocation help support career success? What are the skills new marketing grads need to be successful as they enter the workforce? What makes working in a marketing agency environment a rewarding career choice?
To help answer these questions, we have Pat Watters joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast! Pat is brand media director at the marketing agency Kolbeco and is the frontman for The Pat Watters band. Pat is a former colleague of mine from Kaplan and I’m thrilled to introduce him to you.
Tune into episode 154 to hear Pat's story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on country music, marketing, and the benefits of being multidimensional.
https://www.andrewtemte.com/
Aug 8, 2024 • 34min
Diversity Matters in Higher Education (with Nancy Lee Sanchez)
How can universities continue to build diversity in their student populations in a post-affirmative action world? How can we ensure successful outcomes for college entrants from historically underserved populations? How can we restore confidence in the value of higher education?
To help answer these questions, we have Nancy Lee Sanchez-Badillo joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Nancy is VP for Institutional Advancement at Kingsborough Community College and is the former executive director of the Kaplan Educational Foundation, so her perspectives on this important subject are invaluable.
Tune into episode 153 to hear Nancy's story, her "rocket-booster" moment, and her thoughts on enhancing diversity on college campuses.
https://www.andrewtemte.com/
Aug 1, 2024 • 36min
The PhD Project (with Blane Ruschak)
How do we encourage and increase the diversity of business faculty on college campuses? What is the purpose of The PhD Project? How do we encourage more high school graduates to consider careers in accounting?
To help answer these questions, we have Blane Ruschak joining us on The Balancing Act Podcast. Blane is the president of The PhD Project. The PhD Project encourages and supports historically underrepresented candidates on their journey to acquiring a PhD in business. Blane is also the former executive director of campus recruiting for KPMG in the U.S.
Tune into episode 152 to hear Blane's story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on improving the diversity of business college faculty and solving the accountancy talent shortage.
https://www.andrewtemte.com/
Jul 25, 2024 • 34min
Patrick Lencioni - Building Healthy Organizations, Part 2
What type of Working Genius are you? How can the 6 Types of Working Genius Assessment help you improve hiring decisions in your business? How can you increase the probability of a successful consulting engagement to improve your organization's culture?
To help answer these questions, we're continuing our conversation with Patrick Lencioni on today's episode of The Balancing Act Podcast! Patrick is a founder at the Table Group and is the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is a world-renowned author with titles such as The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, The Advantage, and his most recent work, The 6 Types of Working Genius.
Tune into episode 151 for the conclusion of our two-part series on the organizational health movement with its founder, Patrick Lencioni!
To learn more about Patrick Lencioni and the 6 Types of Working Genius, visit: www.tablegroup.com or www.workinggenius.com to take the 6 Types of Working Genius assessment.
To learn more about Andrew Temte, visit: www.andrewtemte.com.
#OrganizationalHealth #PersonalityAssessment #WorkingGenius #LeadershipDevelopment
