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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 Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
How can we live more fulfilling lives? What does it mean to live your 'why'? What are some of the biggest blockers to employee engagement?
To help answer these questions, we have David Martin joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. David is MIT educated, a founder, creator, investor, advisor, coach, mentor, business buyer, and found success early in his career at Oracle, SAP SuccessFactors, and SABA (aka Cornerstone). David and I went to high school together and I call him friend.
Tune into episode 167 to hear David's story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on living a rich, fulfilling life both personally and professionally.
Learn more about David at: https://www.david-c-martin.com/
Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
What's the difference between 'performance' leadership and 'people' leadership? Why should the mental health of your team members take priority? How can you build a workplace that people love to engage with?
To help answer these questions, we have Moe Carrick joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Moe is the CEO of Moementum, Inc. in Bend, Oregon - a consultancy providing services in culture, people leadership, and team dynamics. She is also the author of When Work is Good: What it Means, Why it Drives Results, How You Can Build A Workplace People Love.
Tune into episode 166 to hear Moe's story, her "rocket-booster" moment, and her thoughts on all things people leadership.
Learn more about Moe and Moementum at: https://moementum.com/.
Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com.
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
What does the chief learning officer in an organization do? Why does the CLO belong in the c-suite of a corporation? How can a leader turn learning into a strategic enabler?
To help answer these questions, we have Michael Molinaro joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Michael is a senior consultant at Berman Leadership Development and is the former chief learning officer of New York Life Company. He has also held senior L&D roles at prominent organizations such as UBS, Deutsche Bank, and Reuters.
Tune into episode 165 to hear Michael's story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on the role of chief learning officer and turning learning into a strategic enabler.
Learn more about Michael and Berman Leadership at: https://bermanleadership.com/.
Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com.
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
What's your role in online data privacy? How can you turn your company's data into a competitive advantage? What is the Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative (EWDCI) and why does it matter to your business?
To help answer these questions, we have Neil Emeigh joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Neil is the founder and CEO of Rayobyte. Rayobyte is a proxy and data collection company that helps companies gather data online at scale.
Tune into episode 164 to hear Neil's story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on all things data proxies and data privacy.
Learn more about Neil and Rayobyte at: https://rayobyte.com/
Learn more about Andrew Temte at www.andrewtemte.com
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
What's your personal purpose? Is your personal purpose aligned with your career and employer? How can corporate leaders define organizational purpose and align that work to the culture they're nurturing?
To help answer these questions, we have Dr. Alise Cortez joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Alise is the Chief Ignition Officer of Gusto, Now! in Dallas, TX—your partner in human and organizational transformation. She is the author of several books including The Great Revitalization: How Activating Meaning and Purpose can Radically Enliven Your Business and Purpose Ignited.
Tune into episode 163 to hear Alise's story, her "rocket-booster" moment, and her thoughts on defining personal purpose, and organizational culture & purpose.
Learn more about Alise and Gusto, Now! at: https://gusto-now.com/
Learn more about Andrew Temte at www.andrewtemte.com.
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
How can leaders make coaching resources available for everyone in an organization? How can artificial intelligence be used to enhance coaching outcomes?
To help answer these questions, we have James Lawrence joining us. James is the CEO and co-founder of Happy Companies. Happy delivers plug-and-play AI-enhanced coaching solutions and aims to revolutionize the world of work by empowering people, teams, and organizations.
Tune into episode 162 to hear James's story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts about AI-enhanced coaching solutions that are woven into the flow of work.
Learn more about James and Happy Companies at: https://happycompanies.com/.
Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com.
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
How can leadership "magical thinking" impact business performance? How can leaders strike the appropriate balance between realism and big dreams for the future of their organization? What are the benefits of focusing on people when contemplating a merger or acquisition?
To help answer these questions, we have Jonathan Bennett joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast! Jonathan is strategic advisor and executive coach at ClearlyThen in Peterborough, Ontario. He was also the founder and CEO of Canadian management consulting firm Laridae and is the author of seven books.
Tune into episode 161 to hear Jonathan's story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts about leadership excellence in mergers and acquisitions.
Learn more about Jonathan at: https://clearlythen.com/.
Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com.
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Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
What does it mean to be mentally strong? How can you reduce feelings of imposter syndrome in the workplace? What does it take to find meaning and purpose in a large corporate environment?
To help answer these questions, we have Scott Mautz joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast! Scott is a former P&G executive, and is a sought after keynote speaker and leadership consultant. Scott is the author of multiple books, his most recent works are Leading from the Middle, and The Mentally Strong Leader.
Tune into episode 160 to hear Scott's story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on the value of developing mental resilience in our workforce.
Learn more about Scott at: https://scottmautz.com/. Pick up The Mentally Strong Leader on Amazon today.
Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com.
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Do human (soft) skills matter in the construction industry? How can improved communication and active listening boost productivity? How can you become the promise you're intended to be?
To help answer these questions, we have Jesse Hernandez joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast! Jesse is the founder of Depth Builder, LLC, a consulting firm focused on helping leaders in the construction industry improve communication and enhance problem-solving skills. He is also the author of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be.
Tune into episode 159 to hear Jesse's story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on the transformative impact human skill development can have on any business -- especially in industries where doing so has not been a historical priority.
Learn more about Jesse and Depth Builders at: www.depthbuilder.com.
Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com.
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
What is 'entrepreneurial spirit' and what does it look like in action? How do you establish the courage to change career tracks? What does it mean to 'make it' in the music industry?
To help answer these questions, we have Brett Westgrove joining us on The Balancing Act Podcast! Brett is a rising country music artist based in Nashville, is the owner of Brett Westgrove Music, and has a really interesting backstory as an entrepreneur and rocket scientist.
Tune into episode 158 to hear Brett's story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on his transition from rocket scientist to country music artist!
Follow Brett Westgrove on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4S5CyJcdTYYryQDym2m3sb
Learn more about Brett at: https://brettwestgrove.com/
To learn more about Andrew Temte, visit https://www.andrewtemte.com/
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