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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 Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
In Episode 26, Andy talks to Sarah Kasten, Chief People Officer of Elation Health about building trust within your business. Sarah brings the perspective of HR senior leadership to the topic of organizational trust. This is a must-listen!
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
In Episode 25, Andy and his guest, Daniel Haden, Global Head of Sales Skills Curriculum at Google, discuss the balance between trust and accountability in the area of sales. Specifically, tapping into Daniel's extensive experience in the search for solutions to the tension that can arise between sales and other functional areas of the business.
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Our guest in episode 24 is Andy's friend and global exam prep legend, John Polstein. The two expand on the topic of courage and what it means at work. What does courage mean to you?
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
In episode 23, Andy has invited special guest, Nick Black, to discuss how the concept of loyalty applies in the world of work. Nick's combination of military and business experience provides a unique take on whether loyalty has a place in business versus how the concept of loyalty is used in a military setting. The big question is, does unflinching loyalty to leadership and/or a business have a place in the corporate world?
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
In episode 22, Andy begins by reintroducing the eight wastes of lean and then adds a ninth waste to the list - emotional waste. Andy and Dan then spend the rest of the episode discussing how investing in human skill can significantly reduce emotional waste.
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
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?
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
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.
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
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.
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
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.
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
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.