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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.
Episodes
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
On November 15, 2023, we recorded the podcast LIVE at The Main - an Event Space in downtown La Crosse. Neal Zygarlicke was the first guest that evening and We're so happy to introduce him to you. Neal is the CEO of the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce, and also worked in internal audit at First Supply. Neal earned an MBA from Viterbo University, he's a servant leader, and is also an excellent public speaker. Tune into episode 118 to hear Neal's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on the impact chambers of commerce are having on communities around the world.
https://www.andrewtemte.com/
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
This week, we're traveling virtually to Austria to catch up with sales and business coach extraordinaire, Simon Severino to engage in a conversation around entrepreneurship, sales skills, and cutting through the noise when selecting a third-party revenue growth partner. Simon is the founder of Strategy Sprints, GmbH, is a sought-after keynote speaker, and is the author of Strategy Sprints: 12 Ways to Accelerate Growth for an Agile Business. Tune into episode 117 to hear Simon's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on sales and marketing excellence.
https://www.andrewtemte.com/
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Want to learn more about how to build and nurture your network AND glean key insights into the medium of podcasting? Billy Samoa Saleebey, co-founder and CEO of Podify and president and founder of Insight Media, joins us this week to help crack the code on all things podcasting and network development. In addition to his roles at Podify and Insight Media, Billy hosts the acclaimed podcasts InsightOut, For the Love of Podcast, and has just launched his newest show, ReLearned. Tune into episode 116 to hear Billy's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on the world of podcasting, finding your voice, and building your network.
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
We have a special episode for you this week. Paul Baron, CEO of The Wall Printer, takes us on the journey of his lifetime as a serial entrepreneur -- from his start stringing tennis rackets during college in upstate New York to ventures in telecom, software, automated dog washing, and now wall printing. Paul's story is an essential set of lessons for any current or prospective entrepreneur. Tenacity, perseverance, grit, risk-taking, relationship building, resilience, financial/business acumen, and other lessons for entrepreneurs were on full display. Tune into episode 115 to hear Paul's story - his rocket booster moment, and a fascinating recounting of the highs and lows of his storied career.
See the podcast live on November 15th in La Crosse, WI
More info at
https://www.andrewtemte.com/live
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
We're pleased to introduce you to Adam Mendler on this week's show. Adam is the creator and host of "Thirty Minute Mentors," a popular podcast that features conversations with CEOs and business leaders from a wide variety of industries. Adam is an in-demand leadership keynote speaker and teaches leadership and teamwork at UCLA. In today's conversation, we tap into Adam's experience to shine a bright light on the importance of mentorship in life and in business. Tune into episode 114 to hear Adam's story, his 'rocket-booster' moment, and his thoughts on the world of leadership and mentorship.
https://www.andrewtemte.com/
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
From astrophysicist to chief product officer, from Manchester, England to Rochester, New York, Michael Terzis has such an interesting story to tell. Mike is CPO at Mindex - the #1 software developer in Rochester, NY and the creator of New York State’s market-leading student management system, SchoolTool. Our conversation touches on the balancing acts that chief product officers play, the all-important balance between meeting commercial deadlines and team well-being, and how to innovate and address technical debt. Tune into episode 113 to hear Mike's story, his 'rocket-booster' moment, and his thoughts on the world of technology and technical product development.
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
I've always admired the work of Junior Achievement and am thrilled to introduce you to Holly Garner, Junior Achievement's VP, New Channels, and Head of Workforce. Holly and I talk about the balancing acts education-focused sales professionals play, alternative pathways into the world of work, skills-based hiring, and touch on how new education technologies can help create higher-fidelity signals of workplace competency. Tune into episode 112 to hear Holly's story, her 'rocket-booster' moment, and her thoughts on Junior Achievement.
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
This week, we travel virtually to the UK to catch up with Kate Lander, CEO at Ivy House London - experts in leadership development and behavioral change. Kate is also the former CLO for Fitch Learning and served as head of education for CFA Institute EMEA. We spend our time this week exploring the balancing acts that third-party leadership development firms play, Ivy House's unique approach, and engage in a start-stop-continue exercise for leadership development professionals. Tune into episode 111 to hear Kate's story, her 'rocket booster' moment, and her thoughts on all things leadership development.
https://www.andrewtemte.com/
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
In business, it's easy to get immersed in key performance indicators and financial performance. Focusing solely on the numbers distracts leaders from investing in a business's most valuable asset -- its people. To help us explore this critical balancing act, we have Dave Bookbinder joining us on this week's show. Dave is the author of “The New ROI: Return on Individuals,” host of “Behind the Numbers,” and executive director, valuation services at Haefele Flanagan. Tune into episode 110 to hear Dave's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on The New ROI: Return on Individuals.
https://www.andrewtemte.com/
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
This week on the show, we're taking a look at a new industry segment, at least for our show, the world of industrial water treatment! Trace Blackmore, owner of Blackmore Enterprises and host of Scaling Up H2O podcast joins us to help us understand more about how one of our most precious resources - water - is used in industrial applications around the world. Tune into episode 109 to hear Trace's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on the world of industrial water treatment.
https://www.andrewtemte.com/