In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, host Andrew Temte speaks with Tracy Nolan, a Fortune 100 executive and board director, about her journey in leadership, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges women face in the corporate world. Tracy shares her experiences of stepping outside her comfort zone, the significance of communication in business transformations, and her commitment to empowering women through organizations like Dress for Success. The conversation emphasizes the need for courage, continuous learning, and collaboration in achieving career success.
Tune into episode 201 to listen to Tracy's story, her rocket-booster moment, and her coaching and mentorship for women in business and leadership.
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The Power of the Second Chance (with Andy Rosen)
It's a very special episode of the Balancing Act Podcast! We're celebrating our 200th episode with a return to the show's beginnings and a conversation with Kaplan's Chairman & CEO, Andy Rosen.
In this 200th installment of the show, I welcome back my former boss for an unforgettable episode full of insight, candor, and warmth. Rosen opens up about how a rare heart condition almost ended his life as a child and how surviving it shaped his outlook on life, work, and leadership. Rosen and I explore Kaplan’s growth, the promise of AI in education, and the balancing act between innovation and consistency in a fast-changing world.
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Navigating Personal Healthcare Misinformation (with Dr. Brandon Temte)
What is evidence-based medicine and why should healthcare consumers care? What role does cognitive bias play in everyday healthcare decisions? What separates a quality, informative research paper from dubious, low quality research papers? As a healthcare consumer, how can you tell the difference?
To help answer these questions, we have Dr. Brandon Temte joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Brandon is the outgoing Chief Pulmonary and Critical Care fellow at the University of Wisconsin, where he will be staying as faculty in the fall of this year.
Tune into episode 199 for an update on Brandon's story (he is our FIRST repeat guest) and his thoughts and guidance on how to navigate through the mis- and disinformation that is seemingly everywhere on the internet.
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The Power of OKRs (with Phillipp Schett)
What is the Objectives & Key Results (OKR) framework? Why is the measurement and transparency of operating results so important to organizational health? How does the adoption of the OKR framework help make achieving balance between trust and accountability more achievable?
To help answer these questions, we have Phillipp Schett joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Phillipp is the founder and CEO of Wave Nine – a strategy execution consultancy focused on helping companies get the most out of the OKR framework.
Tune into episode 198 to hear Phillipp's story, his career rocket-booster moment, and his thoughts on the use of OKRs to improve organizational trust and accountability.
To learn more about Phillipp Schett, visit: https://wavenine.com/
To learn more about Andrew Temte, visit: https://www.andrewtemte.com
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Sawubona Leadership (with Susan Inouye)
What is Sawubona Leadership? Should generational differences be considered when investing in organizational health? Does cross-generational mentorship lead to improved employee engagement?
To help answer these questions, we have Susan Inouye joining us today on the Balancing Act Podcast. Susan is an executive coach, author of Leadership’s Perfect Storm, and co-founder of Sawubona Leadership. With a two-decade career helping to transform over 600 companies, she’s renowned for integrating millennial insights into corporate strategy.
Tune into episode 197 to hear Susan's story, her career rocket-booster moment, and her thoughts on mentorship, Sawbona Leadership, and the importance of millennial insights to organizational health.
To learn more about Susan Inouye, visit: https://susaninouye.com/
To learn more about Andrew Temte, visit: https://www.andrewtemte.com
About The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA
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.