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In business, balancing acts are everywhere. The Balancing Act Podcast explores the balancing acts we play each day in our professional lives by amplifying the voices and real life stories of accomplished business leaders we can all learn from. In each episode: * Listen to the origin stories from today’s leaders, * Discover their key moments of career acceleration, * Explore a hot business topic in an authentic, approachable conversation between Andy and his guests, and * Learn about the skills that lead to workplace success. Tune in today to elevate your journey of continuous improvement and lifelong learning. Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA, is the former CEO of Kaplan Professional and is the author of Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire, and The Balanced Business: Building Organizational Trust and Accountability through Smooth Workflows. He also hosts The Balancing Act Podcast, and The Saturday Morning Muse. A thought leader on issues related to leadership development, organizational health, continuous improvement, corporate learning, financial acumen, and education, his articles have appeared in a number of media outlets including Chief Executive and Chief Learning Officer. Dr. Temte earned his doctorate in finance from the University of Iowa with a concentration in international finance and investment theory. He holds the CFA designation and has over 15 years of university teaching experience. An accomplished musician and leader of the rock band, The Remainders, he’s proud to announce the release of the band’s first original album, Feel Something New, which is available on all major music streaming platforms. Learn more at www.andrewtemte.com.
Episodes

Thursday Aug 04, 2022
”Death, Taxes, and Change,” Part 3 (feat. TJ Brooks)
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
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.

Thursday Jul 28, 2022
”Death, Taxes, and Change,” Part 2 (feat. Jo Lee)
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
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.

Thursday Jul 21, 2022
”Death, Taxes, and Change,” Part 1
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
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.

Thursday Jul 14, 2022
”Nobody Wants to Think Anymore,” Part 6 (feat. Simone Petrella)
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
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.

Thursday Jul 07, 2022
”Nobody Wants to Think Anymore,” Part 5 (feat. Andy Rosen)
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
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.

Thursday Jun 30, 2022
”Nobody Wants to Think Anymore,” Part 4 (feat. Anthony Fasano)
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
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.

Thursday Jun 23, 2022
”Nobody Wants to Think Anymore,” Part 3 (feat. Brandon Temte)
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
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.

Thursday Jun 16, 2022
”Nobody Wants to Think Anymore,” Part 2 (feat. Michael McManus)
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
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.

Thursday Jun 09, 2022
”Nobody Wants to Think Anymore,” Part 1 - Introduction
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
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.

Thursday Jun 02, 2022
”Nobody Wants to Work Anymore,” Part 5 (feat. John Staten)
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
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.