The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA

What does the VP of supply chain do in a major organization? How can proper supply chain tactics enhance business resilience? Why is human skill development essential to effective supply chain operations? To help answer these questions, we have Adam Malone joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Adam is a leadership consultant and keynote speaker, aka, The Tenacious Operator. Adam is also the former VP of global supply chain at Asurion, so we’re going to be focusing our attention on leadership, operations, and supply chain issues. Tune into episode 172 to hear Adam's story, his career "rocket-booster" moment, and his perspectives on resilient supply chains, and the value of building the skill of tenacity within organizations. Learn more about Adam Malone at: https://thetenaciousoperator.com/  Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com 

Want to know what it means to be a UN Peacekeeper? How do humility and being a great leader go together? What's the difference between heroic and humble leadership? To help answer these questions, we have Urs Koenig joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Urs is an internationally renowned keynote speaker, bestselling author, and leading expert on humble leadership. He is a former UN military peacekeeper and a NATO military peacekeeping commander. He’s the author of Radical Humility: Be a Badass Leader and a Good Human. Tune into episode 171 to hear Urs' story, his career "rocket-booster" moment, and his perspectives on heroic versus humble leadership. Learn more about Urs Koenig at: https://www.urskoenig.com/  Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com   #humbleleadership #radicalhumility #unpeacekeeper #employeeengagement 

What are the main drivers of heightened workplace anxiety? How do you recognize burnout? What does enmeshment mean and why does it matter? To help answer these questions, we have Dr. Janna Koretz joining us on the Balancing Act Podcast. Dr. Koretz is the founder of Azimuth Psychological and is focused on therapy for the unique mental health challenges faced by individuals in high-pressure careers. Tune into episode 170 to hear Dr. Koretz's story, her career "rocket-booster" moment, and her perspectives on enmeshment, workplace burnout, and anxiety. Learn more about Azimuth and Dr. Koretz at: https://azimuthpsych.com/. Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com.

As we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday here in the United States, I'd like to introduce you to my other show, The Saturday Morning Muse. Every Saturday morning, we drop a 7-15 minute episode of the show and explore topics that span leadership, business management, education, and other musings designed to support your journey of personal and professional continuous improvement. This episode of The Saturday Morning Muse originally aired on July 20, 2024 and contains an introduction to the purpose of my tagline: Grace. Dignity. Compassion. You can subscribe to The Saturday Morning Muse on your favorite podcast streaming service and the show is also available on YouTube. Here's the link to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saturday-morning-muse/id1741154728

What is the Norwegian concept of Dugnad and how can it be applied in business? What's the benefit philosophical thinking for leaders? How can we reduce the skepticism that often accompanies a continuous improvement journey? To help answer these questions, we have Anders Indset joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Anders is a Norwegian-born philosopher, deep-tech investor, and former top athlete. He has been recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the leading thinkers in technology and leadership. Anders is the author of multiple books including The Singularity Paradox (2025), and The Viking Code (2024). Tune into episode 168 to hear Anders' story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on the balancing act between driving hard for economic success and supporting a sense of community and cooperation in business. Learn more about Anders at: https://andersindset.com/  Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com 

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 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.   Buy The Balanced Business on Amazon at:https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Business-Organizational-Accountability-Workflows/dp/1637557507/   Buy Balancing Act on Amazon at:https://www.amazon.com/Balancing-Act-Teach-Mentor-Inspire/dp/1506276644/   #changemanagement #leadershipdevelopment

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.

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.

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/ #countrymusic #leadershipdevelopment #musiccareer #countrymusicartists #risingstar #rocketscience

How does the United Way make an impact in your community? What are the benefits of a corporate partnership with your local United Way? How can you benefit personally from engaging with your local United Way?   To help answer these questions, we have Mary Kay Wolf joining us on The Balancing Act Podcast! Mary Kay is the executive director of the Great Rivers United Way in Western Wisconsin. Today we’re going to focus on the wonderful work of GRUW and the United Way around the world. Tune into episode 157 to hear Mary Kay's story, her "rocket-booster" moment, and her thoughts on a life of strengthening communities and giving back.   Learn more about GRUW and the United Way at: https://www.greatriversunitedway.org/ or https://unitedwayinc.org/ - there’s a “Give” button - please consider donating today.   Learn more about Andrew Temte at: https://www.andrewtemte.com   #giveback #unitedway #employeeengagement #corporateculture #philanthropy #communitysupport

What should hiring managers know about the employment priorities of Gen Z? How can we bust the myth that Gen Z is lazy? Is it really the case that "nobody wants to work anymore?" To help answer these questions, we have Hannah Dannecker joining us on The Balancing Act Podcast! Hannah is managing partner at the Better Together Group of Companies, a portfolio of North American recruitment and staffing agencies. Hannah is also the author of Well $h!t: Time to Grow Up. Today we’re going to focus on learning more about Gen Z and the world of work. Tune into episode 156 to hear Hannah's story, her "rocket-booster" moment, and her thoughts on demystifying Gen Z and their relationship with the world of work. https://www.andrewtemte.com/

How can we make disaster recovery planning a higher priority in business? How can we make the most out of the disasters we face? What are the benefits of disaster preparedness and planning?   To answer these questions, we have Patrick Hardy joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast! Patrick is a disaster preparedness specialist, keynote speaker, and adventurer. He is currently president at Hytropy Disaster Management and is the author of Design Any Disaster: The Revolutionary Blueprint to Master Your Next Crisis or Emergency. I had so much fun meeting Disaster Patrick and I predict you will too!   Tune into episode 155 to hear Patrick's story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on taking the drudgery out of disaster planning and making it more effective.   Learn more about Patrick Hardy at: https://disasterpatrick.com/ Learn more about Andrew Temte at: https://www.andrewtemte.com 

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/

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/