In this episode of The Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Joel Steele, author of 'Life Switch,' owner of Steele Financial Solutions, and minority owner of the Grand Rapids Gold. They discuss Joel's journey from failure to success, the importance of self-discovery, and how to turn potential into action.
Joel shares insights on resilience, the challenges the triumphs and challenges of sports franchise ownership, and the significance of financial literacy. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity in personal goals and the power of gratitude in transforming one's life.
Tune into episode 216 to hear Joel's story, his career rocket-booster moment, and his thoughts on achieving success by living life "ON."
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Breaking Barriers: The Journey of a Latina Leader (with Monica Marquez)
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Monica Marquez, a seasoned corporate leader with over 20 years of experience in workforce inclusion and talent development. Monica shares her journey as a young Latina in West Texas to leading innovative programs at major firms like Goldman Sachs and Google.
The conversation delves into the importance of creating pathways for underrepresented groups, the evolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and the role of AI in shaping the future of work.
Tune into episode 215 to hear Monica's story, her career rocket-booster moment, and her thoughts empowering Latina's in the world of work and the future corporate DEI efforts.
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The Cost of Toxic Leadership (with Maria Brinck)
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Maria Brinck, a thought leader and author of The Leadership We Need: A New Mindset for a Brighter Future.
Maria shares her transformative journey from corporate America to working in the Congo Basin rainforest, where she learned valuable lessons about leadership, connection, and the importance of diversity of thought. Maria emphasizes the need for mindfulness and long-term thinking in leadership, as well as the importance of recognizing and addressing subconscious biases that can hinder effective leadership.
Tune into episode 214 to hear Maria's story, her rocket-booster moment, and our conversation about the costs of toxic leadership in corporations and institutions.
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Navigating Fear-based Leadership (with Kate Lowry)
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Kate Lowry, CEO, coach, venture capitalist, and author; about the pervasive issue of fear-based leadership in the workplace.
Kate shares her personal journey and insights into how fear-based leaders operate, the rise of such leadership styles, and the impact on employees and organizational culture. She provides practical strategies for managing fear-based bosses and emphasizes the importance of emotional maturity in leadership.
Tune into episode 213 to hear Kate's story, her rocket-booster moment, and a robust conversation about her new book, Unbreakable: How to Thrive Under Fear-Based Leaders.
Learn more about Kate Lowry and her new book Unbreakable:
https://www.amazon.com/Unbreakable-Thrive-Under-Fear-Based-Leaders-ebook/dp/B0FQ71FW72/ref=sr_1_1
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinejlowry/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579366067469
https://www.instagram.com/kateunbreakablelowry/
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Improving Customer Experience in the Age of AI (with Sameer Narkar)
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Sameer Narkar, founder and CEO of Konnect Insights, about the evolution of customer experience management. They discuss the importance of customer service in business success, the role of AI in enhancing customer interactions, and how to empower customer service agents. Sameer shares insights on the challenges of managing customer experiences across multiple channels and the significance of simplicity in software design.
Tune into episode 212 to hear Sameer's story, his rocket-booster moment, and his thoughts on empowering customer experience in the age of artificial intelligence.
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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.
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