230K
Downloads
224
Episodes
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 Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
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/
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
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/
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
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/
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
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
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Want to hear directly from the founder of the organizational health movement? Want to improve your organization's culture? What sets the Table Group apart from other organizational and leadership consulting firms?
To help answer these questions, we have THE Patrick Lencioni joining us today on 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.
I can think of no better way to celebrate the release of our 150th episode than to introduce you to Patrick and engage in a discussion about how to build healthier organizations and the benefits of doing so.
Tune into episode 150 to hear Patrick's story, his career "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on culture and organizational health.
Learn more about Patrick and The Table Group at www.tablegroup.com.
Check out The 6 Types of Working Genius at www.workinggenius.com.
Learn more about Andrew Temte at www.andrewtemte.com.
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
What's the difference between value and price? Why should leaders invest resources in strategic pricing and value analysis? How do we make economics and finance topics a higher priority in our schools? How can leaders build the skill of data literacy in their teams?
To help answer these questions, we have Doug Howarth joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Doug is the CEO and founder of Hypernomics. He is an author, inventor, and entrepreneur. His company’s patented software aids businesses and institutions in market identification, pricing, and product-market fit. We’re going to tap into Doug’s vast experience to discuss key future-facing skills relating to finance, data, and strategic pricing.
Tune into episode 149 to hear Doug's story, his career "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on strategic pricing and value analysis.
https://www.andrewtemte.com/
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
How do we move from a focus on “busy” to a focus on productivity? Will AI help cure our "busyness epidemic?" How can we build time management skills in the workforce?
To help answer these questions, we have Aytekin Tank joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Aytekin is the founder and CEO of Jotform - a powerful online form builder tool with over 25 million users worldwide. Aytekin is also the author of Automate Your Busywork: Do Less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff.
Tune into episode 148 to hear Aytekin's story, his career "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on time management and workplace productivity.
https://www.andrewtemte.com/
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
How can we build financial literacy in underserved populations? How can our youth prepare for entry into the legal profession? How can we build pathways for underserved youth into careers in law?
To help answer these questions, we have Gina Zapanta joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Gina earned her law degree at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, is partner and co-founder of ZA Lawyers, and is the founder of Empowered with Gina.
Tune into episode 147 to hear Gina's story, her career 'rocket-booster' moment, and her thoughts on careers in the legal profession and unlocking your potential through coaching and mentoring.
https://www.andrewtemte.com/
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
How do we solve the shortage of mental and behavioral health professionals in the US?
How can we increase interest in mental and behavioral health careers in our youth? To help answer these questions, we have Brandon Jones joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Brandon is the CEO of Triad - a leading provider of education, community, and career resources for behavioral and mental health professionals. Brandon is a former colleague of mine from Kaplan and I’m thrilled to introduce him to you.
Tune into episode 146 to hear Brandon's story, his career 'rocket-booster' moment, and his thoughts on behavioral and mental health education.
https://www.andrewtemte.com/
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Want to face your fear of failure at work? Want to build self-confidence? What does the journey to the c-suite as a chief marketing officer look like?
To help answer these questions, we have Cate Hollowitsch joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Cate is the chief marketing officer at Nesnah Ventures and was the director of marketing engagement at Organic Valley for nearly a decade. She is a TEDx speaker, creator of the F.E.A.R. Framework, and author of Confidence Counts - A Guide to Boosting Your Inner Strength.
Tune into episode 145 to hear Cate's story, her 'rocket-booster' moment, and her thoughts on building self-confidence and facing your fears in life and at work.
https://www.andrewtemte.com/