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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
Jul 14, 2022
Jul 14, 2022
31 min
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.
Jul 7, 2022
Jul 7, 2022
40 min
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.
Jun 30, 2022
Jun 30, 2022
30 min
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.
Jun 23, 2022
Jun 23, 2022
35 min
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.
Jun 16, 2022
Jun 16, 2022
39 min
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.
Jun 9, 2022
Jun 9, 2022
31 min
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.
Jun 2, 2022
Jun 2, 2022
29 min
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.
May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022
18 min
Lisa Gefen-Sicilian, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Kaplan North America, joins me for part 4 of our miniseries entitled "Nobody Wants to Work Anymore." From her vantage point as CAO of a major education company, Lisa has a multi-faceted view of the opportunities and challenges that surround today's market for talent.
May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022
31 min
Future of work thought leader, public speaker, and journalist Jared Lindzon joins us for part 3 of our miniseries entitled "Nobody Wants to Work Anymore," a continuing exploration of new attitudes toward work and the challenges surrounding today's labor markets. Jared's insights have been published in numerous publications including Fast Company, Toronto's The Globe and Mail, Time Magazine, the BBC, the New York Times, and many others.
May 12, 2022
May 12, 2022
29 min
In episode 37, Lorin Thomas-Tavel joins us for part 2 of our miniseries entitled "Nobody Wants to Work Anymore." In her current position as Managing Director of Bootcamps at education giant 2U, Lorin's perspectives on shifting attitudes toward our relationship with work are insightful. Lorin also clues us in on the role bootcamps are playing as alternative pathways to meaningful jobs in the world of technology and coding.