What is organizational culture? Why is culture so important to your business? How do business performance and workplace culture intersect? How can you make meaningful changes to your corporate culture? These are just a few of the questions I'll be exploring with my guests over the next few weeks in my workplace culture miniseries. My first guest is Eric Stone. Eric is founder and CEO of Clear Path Ventures, author of Jumpstart your Workplace Culture: A Roadmap for Igniting High Performance, and was a regional VP for Enterprise Holdings for over 26 years. Tune into episode 123 to hear Eric's story, his 'rocket-booster' moment, and his thoughts on the balance between culture and performance.
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Happy New Year! In the first episode of 2024, I'd like to introduce you to John Danaher. John is an advisor to several medical businesses, is the former president of medical and veterinary education at Adtalem Global Education, was president of Education and Global Clinical Solutions at Elsevier, and worked with me at Kaplan and served as president of the Schools of Health Sciences and Nursing at Kaplan University - now Purdue Global. The focus of our conversation is on the topic of medical education, nursing and physician shortages, the role of mentoring and coaching in the medical profession, and how to improve human (soft) skills in the physician and nursing workforce. Tune into episode 122 to hear John's story, his 'rocket-booster' moment, and his thoughts on all things medical education.
Are you living a purposeful life? In this special New Year 2024 episode, I walk listeners through my Personal Planning Guidebook. Instead of making New Year resolutions that have a low probability of becoming reality, invest in yourself through the development of your own personal plan. Why are you here? What's your vision for the future? What are the steps necessary to make significant progress toward your desired future state? Learn more in today's episode and download your FREE copy of my Personal Planning Guidebook now at www.andrewtemte.com/purpose.
This is the third and final installment from The Balancing Act Podcast - LIVE, which was recorded on November 15, 2023, at The Main in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin. My guests today are Jake Erickson, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse and BGC graduate Chad Wonderling, interim CFO of Salesloft in Atlanta, GA. The focus of our conversation is the benefits of mentorship and coaching in our homes and businesses. I encourage listeners to learn more about their local Boys & Girls Club and lend their support to this wonderful organization in the form of time, talent, treasure, or all of the above. Tune into episode 120 to hear Jake and Chad's stories and their thoughts on the value mentorship and coaching provide to any community.
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Here's the second installment from The Balancing Act Podcast - LIVE, which was recorded on November 15, 2023 at The Main in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin. My guest today is Matt Binsfeld, CEO of J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. - a leading marine construction and environmental remediation services company based in La Crosse. J.F. Brennan works on major marine infrastructure projects across the United States. During our conversation, Matt and I discuss the balance required when leading a 100+ year old family-owned business through significant growth and change. Tune into episode 119 to hear Matt's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his perspectives on the world of environmental remediation and marine infrastructure.
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On November 15, 2023, we recorded the podcast LIVE at The Main - an Event Space in downtown La Crosse. Neal Zygarlicke was the first guest that evening and We're so happy to introduce him to you. Neal is the CEO of the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce, and also worked in internal audit at First Supply. Neal earned an MBA from Viterbo University, he's a servant leader, and is also an excellent public speaker. Tune into episode 118 to hear Neal's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on the impact chambers of commerce are having on communities around the world.
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This week, we're traveling virtually to Austria to catch up with sales and business coach extraordinaire, Simon Severino to engage in a conversation around entrepreneurship, sales skills, and cutting through the noise when selecting a third-party revenue growth partner. Simon is the founder of Strategy Sprints, GmbH, is a sought-after keynote speaker, and is the author of Strategy Sprints: 12 Ways to Accelerate Growth for an Agile Business. Tune into episode 117 to hear Simon's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on sales and marketing excellence.
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Want to learn more about how to build and nurture your network AND glean key insights into the medium of podcasting? Billy Samoa Saleebey, co-founder and CEO of Podify and president and founder of Insight Media, joins us this week to help crack the code on all things podcasting and network development. In addition to his roles at Podify and Insight Media, Billy hosts the acclaimed podcasts InsightOut, For the Love of Podcast, and has just launched his newest show, ReLearned. Tune into episode 116 to hear Billy's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on the world of podcasting, finding your voice, and building your network.
We have a special episode for you this week. Paul Baron, CEO of The Wall Printer, takes us on the journey of his lifetime as a serial entrepreneur -- from his start stringing tennis rackets during college in upstate New York to ventures in telecom, software, automated dog washing, and now wall printing. Paul's story is an essential set of lessons for any current or prospective entrepreneur. Tenacity, perseverance, grit, risk-taking, relationship building, resilience, financial/business acumen, and other lessons for entrepreneurs were on full display. Tune into episode 115 to hear Paul's story - his rocket booster moment, and a fascinating recounting of the highs and lows of his storied career.
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We're pleased to introduce you to Adam Mendler on this week's show. Adam is the creator and host of "Thirty Minute Mentors," a popular podcast that features conversations with CEOs and business leaders from a wide variety of industries. Adam is an in-demand leadership keynote speaker and teaches leadership and teamwork at UCLA. In today's conversation, we tap into Adam's experience to shine a bright light on the importance of mentorship in life and in business. Tune into episode 114 to hear Adam's story, his 'rocket-booster' moment, and his thoughts on the world of leadership and mentorship.
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From astrophysicist to chief product officer, from Manchester, England to Rochester, New York, Michael Terzis has such an interesting story to tell. Mike is CPO at Mindex - the #1 software developer in Rochester, NY and the creator of New York State’s market-leading student management system, SchoolTool. Our conversation touches on the balancing acts that chief product officers play, the all-important balance between meeting commercial deadlines and team well-being, and how to innovate and address technical debt. Tune into episode 113 to hear Mike's story, his 'rocket-booster' moment, and his thoughts on the world of technology and technical product development.
I've always admired the work of Junior Achievement and am thrilled to introduce you to Holly Garner, Junior Achievement's VP, New Channels, and Head of Workforce. Holly and I talk about the balancing acts education-focused sales professionals play, alternative pathways into the world of work, skills-based hiring, and touch on how new education technologies can help create higher-fidelity signals of workplace competency. Tune into episode 112 to hear Holly's story, her 'rocket-booster' moment, and her thoughts on Junior Achievement.
This week, we travel virtually to the UK to catch up with Kate Lander, CEO at Ivy House London - experts in leadership development and behavioral change. Kate is also the former CLO for Fitch Learning and served as head of education for CFA Institute EMEA. We spend our time this week exploring the balancing acts that third-party leadership development firms play, Ivy House's unique approach, and engage in a start-stop-continue exercise for leadership development professionals. Tune into episode 111 to hear Kate's story, her 'rocket booster' moment, and her thoughts on all things leadership development.
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In business, it's easy to get immersed in key performance indicators and financial performance. Focusing solely on the numbers distracts leaders from investing in a business's most valuable asset -- its people. To help us explore this critical balancing act, we have Dave Bookbinder joining us on this week's show. Dave is the author of “The New ROI: Return on Individuals,” host of “Behind the Numbers,” and executive director, valuation services at Haefele Flanagan. Tune into episode 110 to hear Dave's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on The New ROI: Return on Individuals.
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This week on the show, we're taking a look at a new industry segment, at least for our show, the world of industrial water treatment! Trace Blackmore, owner of Blackmore Enterprises and host of Scaling Up H2O podcast joins us to help us understand more about how one of our most precious resources - water - is used in industrial applications around the world. Tune into episode 109 to hear Trace's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on the world of industrial water treatment.
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What's the best way for colleges and universities to innovate and adapt to the modern learning landscape? This week, Beth Hollenberg, co-founder and CEO of university services leader Everspring joins Andy to explore the ever-evolving landscape of third-party university services and online program management (OPM). Tune into episode 108 to hear Beth's story, her 'rocket booster' moment, and her thoughts on the world of public-private university partnerships.
Frustrated with bland, vanilla, page-turner corporate learning and training programs? Want to improve learning experience at your corporation or institution? Barry Kelly, CEO of Thought Industries, joins me this week on the show for an engaging conversation on all things learning experience. How can we fuel the desire for lifelong learning? How can we prioritize and make sense of corporate learning technology stacks? Tune into episode 107 to hear Barry's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on the world of education technology.
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This week we have Roberto Reif joining Andy on the show. Roberto is founder and CEO of ScholarU - a start-up focused on education and training in data analytics. He is also the former executive director at data science bootcamp Metis. The conversation ranges from the balancing acts that founders and start-up leaders play to how to grow data analytics and literacy skills in today's workforce. Tune into episode 106 to hear Roberto's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on the world of data analytics and literacy.
It's "back to school" time for students around the world, so there's no better time for us to welcome Greg Marino to the show. Greg is a friend, former colleague, and the CEO of Kaplan North America, one of the world's premiere innovators in lifelong learning serving individuals, businesses, and educational institutions. Our conversation spans the balancing acts CEOs play, improving post-secondary educational access, and innovations in alternative pathways into the world of work. Tune into episode 105 to hear Greg's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on the world of education and training.
Charlie Cichetti joins us this week on the podcast to discuss all things green building! We even get into a conversation about ESG investing and why ESG is getting a bad rap in our hyper-polarized political environment. Charlie is the CEO of Green Building Education Services and is also CEO and co-founder of Sustainable Investment Group. Tune into episode 104 to hear Charlie's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on the world of LEED and green building education.
To say we're excited about introducing you to this week's guest is a gross understatement! Jesse Jackson, Head of Consumer & Community Banking and Firmwide Operations New Joiner Experience at JP Morgan Chase joins us to discuss the work readiness of today's workforce, talent acquisition and the ongoing war for talent, and the relationship between learning & development and talent acquisition. Tune into episode 103 to hear Jesse's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on the world of talent acquisition and work readiness.
This week, we'd like to introduce you to Bharat Krishna, managing director at CITI Program - a global leader in online education with a focus on research, ethics, compliance, and safety training at over 2500 institutions worldwide. Bharat and Andy talk about the balancing acts leaders play in the field of medical ethics and compliance, and delve into the impact the recent uptick in mis/disinformation has had on the medical community and how we rebuild trust in science and medicine. Tune into episode 102 to hear Bharat's story, his 'rocket booster' moment, and his thoughts on medical ethics.
We begin the journey toward our next 100 episodes with Larissa Chaikowsky, US chief human resources officer and head, talent reskilling & acceleration at BMO. Larissa and Andy talk about the balancing acts Chief Human Resources Officers play and delve into innovations in talent acquisition that are being driven by the reskilling revolution. Other topics include the creation of alternative pathways into the world of work and improving equity and diversity within organizations. Tune into episode 101 to hear Larissa's story, her 'rocket-booster' moment, and her thoughts on all things talent acquisition.
It's our 100th episode this week on The Balancing Act Podcast!! To celebrate, we've selected a series of memorable moments from the first 99 episodes. Your time is valuable and we're grateful that you’ve chosen to spend 30 minutes each week. We’re all on a journey of personal and professional continuous improvement and we hope this show has added value to yours. Tune into episode 100 and meet a series of business leaders who share a common purpose -- to help individuals learn and grow.
John Bowman joins us this week on the show. John is the executive vice president at the CAIA Association and is the former managing director - Americas for CFA Institute. This week we're talking about the balancing acts that investment analysts and portfolio managers play and John introduces us to the purpose and mission of the CAIA Association. Tune in to episode 99 to hear John's story, his 'rocket-booster moment,' and his thoughts on the world of alternative investments.
Paul Barnhurst is my guest this week on the pod. Paul is best known as "The FP&A Guy" on LinkedIn with nearly 75k followers and is also the host of the new podcast "Financial Modeler's Corner." Paul and I discuss the mission-critical role of financial planning & analysis and how FP&A professionals can play the role of educators - improving the financial acumen of the entire organization. Tune in to episode 98 to hear Paul's story, his 'rocket-booster moment,' and his thoughts on building financial acumen in your organization.
You're going to love my conversation with Allison Rutledge-Parisi in episode 97 of the show. Allison is former SVP of People Team at Justworks and has held chief human resources officer positions at The Met, Macmillan Learning, and Kaplan. Tune in to hear Allison's story, her 'rocket-booster moment,' and her thoughts on your company's most valuable asset - it's people resources.
This week, we have Chuck Wachendorfer joining us to discuss the balancing acts leaders play through the lens of building strong client and interpersonal relationships. Chuck is president, sales distribution, and is an executive coach with leadership coaching, consulting, and business development services firm think2perform. Chuck also brings us over 16 years of experience leading teams in the wealth management space. Tune in to episode 96 to hear Chuck's story, his 'rocket-booster moment,' and his thoughts on the importance of relationship management.
Rob Shaw, co-founder and director at Meta Team, Ltd., and former global head of leadership coaching at BT Group joins us from London, UK for a robust conversation that's focused on the assessment and performance of teams. Rob introduces us to the Meta Team diagnostic toolset and the eight "team habits" that have an outsized impact on team success. Tune in to episode 95 to hear Rob's story, his 'rocket-booster moment,' and his thoughts on the relationship between team performance on organizational success.
Episode 94 features Naren Aryal, CEO and publisher at Amplify Publishing Group. Naren helps us understand the balancing acts that publishers play and provides key advice and counsel for individuals considering a career path into the publishing world. Tune in to episode 94 to hear Naren's story, his 'rocket-booster moment,' and his thoughts on the balancing acts prospective authors must consider when contemplating writing a book.
Writer, actor, recovering lawyer, and leadership consultant Pam Sherman joins us on the show this week in our continuing exploration of the balancing acts that leaders play. Pam introduces us to her proprietary EDGE methodology of building competency in leadership, business development, and communications within individuals and teams. Tune in to episode 93 to hear Pam's story, her 'rocket-booster moment,' and her thoughts on key leadership balancing acts.
Oliver Downer, Chief Information Officer at Gemini, joins us this week on the show to discuss the balancing acts that technology leaders play. Oliver helps us understand that perspective matters--especially in the area of technology--of which all modern businesses are reliant upon. Tune in to episode 92 to hear Oliver's story, his 'rocket-booster moment,' and his thoughts on the skills that technology leaders must hone.
This week on the show, I'd like to introduce you to Drexwell Seymour as the next guest in our ongoing series on The Balancing Acts Leaders Play. Mr. Seymour is a certified public accountant, managing partner of HLB TCI, and the former CEO for Cable & Wireless in Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). Tune in for our discussion on the importance of giving back to the community, financial and business acumen, and his 2021 book, "Rise Up and Take Your Position."
It's Megan Dusenbery this week on The Balancing Act Podcast! Megan is chief revenue officer at the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) and helps us understand the balancing acts that members of the c-suite play with a focus on how to break down barriers and obstacles to allow an empowered team to shine. Tune in to episode 90 to hear Megan's story, the key moment that put rocket boosters behind her career, and the balancing acts that members of the c-suite play each day.
Roger Lee joins us this week as the third guest in our ongoing miniseries - The Balancing Acts Leaders Play. Roger is chief sales & marketing officer at global technology education giant General Assembly, so this week, we're focusing our attention on the world of, you guessed it, sales and marketing! Tune in to episode 89 to hear Roger's story, the key moment that put rocket boosters behind his career, and the balancing acts that sales and marketing leaders play each day.
The second guest in our miniseries - The Balancing Acts Leaders Play - is Ed Overholt. Ed is a rising star in the engineering consultancy space and is regional director with Campos EPC - the leader in the energy infrastructure space. Ed holds the PE and PMP credentials, is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, and is intensely focused on the success of his clients and his colleagues at Campos. Tune in to episode 88 to hear Ed's story, the key moment that put rocket boosters behind his career, and the balancing acts that he's playing as his career accelerates.
Our first guest in our new miniseries - The Balancing Acts Leaders Play - is Binod Shankar. Binod is an executive coach, former Managing Director & Co-founder of Genesis Institute, host of The Real Finance Mentor Podcast, and is a frequent guest on CNBC & Bloomberg in Dubai. Tune in to episode 87 to hear Binod's story, the key moment that put rocket boosters behind his career, and the balancing acts that led him to pen his forthcoming book, "Let's Get Real."
Join us as we set out on a new journey to explore the balancing acts that leaders play. This week, co-host Dan Strafford interviews Andy to get his perspectives on the most important balancing acts he's played throughout his 30+ year career. Today's topics include: work v. life, human v. technical skill, transparency v. duplicity, trust v. accountability, and giving v. taking.
This week we take you to The Netherlands (virtually) for the final conversation in our miniseries on Challenging Conversations. Paul ter Wal is an "International Human Capital Explorer" and leads Team Andare - an Employee Engagement Consultancy based in Zwolle, Netherlands. Paul's candid insights on how to navigate challenging conversations is the perfect capstone to this topic thread. Thank you for your contributions, Paul!
Active listening is essential for both parties to a challenging conversation. In episode 84, Andy interviews Stephen Kohler, Founder and CEO of Audira Labs. Stephen is an accomplished musician who uses music as a spark to facilitate active listening and build team cultures in Audira consulting engagements. Thanks for shining a bright light on the value of active listening in challenging conversations, Stephen!
In episode 83, we continue exploring how to navigate challenging conversations and accepting constructive feedback with Miriam Meima, Managing Partner Emeritus at Evolution, Silicon Valley’s premier coaching, consulting, and investment firm, and is co-Founder of the 2 Million Leaders Project. Tune in to hear Miriam's story and her approach to building the skills necessary to say what needs to be said, when it needs to be said. Thanks, Miriam!
This week, we're traveling (virtually) to Melbourne, Australia to hear from Bessi Graham, co-Founder of Benefit Capital and host of Both/And with Bessi Graham. Bessi does a masterful job of helping us build competency in the area of engaging in and navigating challenging conversations. Thank you, Bessi!
Why don't we have the challenging conversations we need to engage in? Because they're hard. However, Jodi Wellman, Founder of coaching and consulting firm Four Thousand Mondays, reminds us that life is short and that we should live regret-free lives. Tune in for Jodi's insights on how to engage in challenging conversations and receive constructive feedback!
Do we say what needs to be said, when it needs to be said? Engaging in challenging conversations and accepting constructive feedback is difficult for many of us, both at home and in the workplace. Want to improve your skill level in this area? Andy and Dan kick things off this week and Andy interviews coaches and trainers for their perspectives on the subject in this must-listen miniseries.
We conclude our miniseries on the skill of decision-making with the contributions of Maggie McGuire, CEO at Pinna.fm. Maggie is a seasoned media executive, a former NYC 4th and 5th grade teacher, and an incredible talent. Her voice is definitely worth the investment of your time. Thanks, Maggie!
Mark Coggins provides us a global perspective on the topic of effective decision-making in episode 78 of the pod! Mark is Co-Founder and Board Director of Cranleigh China and is Director of KB Financial. He's an experienced leader with operations that span Asia and Europe - thanks, Mark!
This week, we have Dan Flynn, Chief Revenue Officer at the Barnum Financial Group joining us to continue our discussion on the importance of building the skill of decision-making in your organization. Dan has a wealth of experience to share with us from his work in the financial services industry for companies such as Prudential, MassMutual, and MetLife. Thanks, Dan!
Kimo Kippen and Andy had a wonderful conversation regarding effective decision-making in episode 76 of the pod. Kimo comes to you with a wealth of experience navigating the corporate world and his insights into decision-making are invaluable. Mahalo, Kimo!
Decisions, decisions, decisions. They're an integral part of our experience as colleagues, leaders, and managers yet many struggle with effective decision-making. In the kick-off to our miniseries on decision-making, co-host Dan Strafford interviews Andy for his input on the topic. Thanks for listening!
In episode 74, Andy interviews Mina Morris, Partner - Human Capital Solutions at Aon - one of the world's premier talent assessment, performance, and analytics companies. In this special episode, Mina and Andy discuss our previous miniseries on financial acumen, business acumen, and data literacy through the lens of measuring the acquisition of these skills within teams and team members.
We're thrilled to introduce you to Satyam Kantamneni, chief executive of UX Reactor. In part 5 of our miniseries on the topic of data literacy, we focus on the importance of user centric design and how data literacy is essential to ensuring phenomenal customer experiences.
This week, we're speaking with Vishal Iyer. Vishal is a CFA and accountancy trainer whose work I've admired for some time. Vishal adds to our conversation on the importance of data literacy as a key workplace skill from the perspective of global finance and accounting professionals.
We begin 2023 with an energetic discussion about leadership and the importance of data literacy with the former CEO of Knewton and Modern Campus, Brian Kibby! We're thrilled to introduce you to Brian and certain you'll find his contributions to the show invaluable.
Our final episode of 2022 is something special. This week, Dr. Temte interviews three current and former Kaplan Educational Foundation (KEF) scholars to hear their inspiring stories of perserverance, courage, and hope for the future in the face of the societal headwinds they've faced. Tune in to learn more about how "KEF seeks to eliminate barrier to higher education for overlooked and underserved students and develop them as world leaders and advocates for their communities..."
Raghu Krishnaiah, Chief Operating Officer of the University of Phoenix joins Dr. Temte as our first guest in our miniseries on building the skill of data literacy in individuals and teams within an organization. Raghu's contributions to the topic set a high bar for what will be a value-adding series on this critical subject for all business leaders.
We started our journey to discuss three key future-facing skills back in late September, 2022. In episode 68, co-host Dan Strafford interviews Dr. Temte to set up the third and final skill in the list, that of data literacy. Tune in to learn about why improving data literacy in individuals and teams is so important and how to get started.
To conclude our miniseries on the skill of business acumen, we have Ed Clark joining us this week. Ed is a fantastic business operator with multifaceted business experience. He is currently a Group President at Colibri and is responsible for Becker Professional Education, one of the world's largest accountancy education and training businesses.
Get ready for a real treat this week because we have Brandon Carson, VP of Learning and Leadership at Walmart joining us for part four in our miniseries on the skill of business acumen. We allowed the conversation to wander into adjacent territory and ended up spending almost 40 minutes together! Thank you for your contributions, Brandon!
Happy Thanksgiving! Today we're dropping a special episode with friend and former colleague, Melissa Mack. Melissa is Chief Communications and HR Officer for Kaplan, Inc. We're tapping into Melissa's vast experience in the field of corporate communications and taking a look back at our miniseries from late summer 2022 on the skill of communication. Thank you, Melissa!
Torrance Ford's contributions to our miniseries on the skill of business acumen are simply outstanding. His insights are influenced by his non-traditional path through the business world. A mechanical engineer by training, Torrance has spent the last 27+ years in various roles at Shaw Industries--engineer, software developer, supply chain leader--culminating in his current position of VP, Talent Management. Thank you, Torrance!
I'm so excited to introduce you to Joyce Schnur this week. Joyce is a friend, former colleague, and is SVP of Product at Kaplan in charge of all things financial services and real estate education. Her contributions to the topic of business acumen are significant.
The next topic in our list of essential skills for the future is that of business acumen (a.k.a., commercial acumen). Tune into this introductory episode with Andy and co-host Dan Strafford to learn more about what business acumen is, why it's so important, and how we can develop it in current and future generations of workers.
In the conclusion of our miniseries on the skill of financial acumen, we welcome Jason Palmer to the show. Jason is General Partner at New Markets Venture Partners and provides keen insights on the topic.
As we continue our exploration of the skill of financial acumen, we tap into the vast well of experience Ian Schnoor brings to the conversation. Ian is the Executive Director of the Financial Modeling Institute and the Founder and CEO of The Marquee Group based in Toronto, Ontario.
Our guest this week is Duane Barrett. Duane is THE guy in the caribbean to study with for accountancy and financial credentials like CPA and CFA. Duane shares his considerable expertise and insights with us as our second guest in our ongoing miniseries on building financial acumen in individuals and teams.
The first guest in our miniseries on financial acumen is Denise Probert. Denise is an exceptional teacher who holds a faculty position at The University of Colorado - Boulder. Denise is also the author and lecturer of several popular LinkedIn Learning courses on introductory accounting and finance.
Over the next few months, we're going to be talking about three key future-facing skills. First in the list is financial acumen. Andy and co-host Dan Strafford kick things off with a discussion about everyone's role in understanding basic financial concepts and how learning them can lead to greater workplace success.
Hey everybody, this week we have a dear friend and long-time learning and development leader Andy Perkins on the show. In episode 56, Andy and Andy wrap up our miniseries on the importance of communication with a special focus on the key skill of storytelling.
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Lisa Morton, Founder and CEO of Roland Dransfield joins us this week to continue our conversation on the importance of communication in business. Lisa brings us her perspectives as the head of a global public relations firm and helps us tease apart the differences between internal versus external communications.
I'm so happy to announce that this week, we have Jennifer Livingston joining us on the show to talk all things communication. Jennifer is a former journalist and newscaster---her perspectives on the importance of getting communication right in the world of work are invaluable. Thanks, Jen!
This week, Andy and co-host Dan Strafford kick off a new miniseries on communication in the workplace. Most "Top Ten" lists of skills for the future put communication at or near the top---emphasizing the importance of getting communication right for all employees, not just members of the C-suite.
We conclude our miniseries on the importance of planning for and managing change with our distinguished guest, Mehul Patel. Mehul is the former COO of PharmaCann and also has over 20 years experience as an executive in the education and marketing industries.
Wow! This week we have Andrea Mainelli of Tyton Partners on the show to discuss change and change management through the lens of a mergers and acquisitions professional. Andrea also helps us understand what private equity is and breaks down some common misperceptions of the industry.
Amy Wong, Founder and CEO of leadership coaching firm Always on Purpose and author of Living on Purpose joins us in our continuing exploration of change and change management in business. Amy lends her perspectives and helps connect the dots between our need to manage change and ensure we're also focused on our personal purpose.
Taggert Brooks, Dean of the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse College of Business joins us this week for part 3 in our ongoing miniseries exploring change and change management. TJ adds his unique perspective to the conversation at the intersection between academics and management.
This week we welcome Jo Lee to the show as our first guest in our miniseries on the topic of change and change management in the world of work. Jo provides us with guidance on the subject from her vantage point as founder of the Coach Collective and as a learning and development leader with over 20 years of experience.
Episode 47 marks the introduction to our new miniseries on the topic of change and change management. Co-host Dan Strafford and I discuss why companies should have a plan to deal with change, the diversity and complexity of change managment curves, and specific tools leaders can deploy to reduce the negative effects of major organizational changes.
Simone Petrella, CEO and Founder of cybersecurity training and workforce development firm Cybervista, joins us for the final installment of our exploration of the skill of critical thinking. Simone is a unique talent and speaks to the topic from the perspective of technology and cybersecurity.
In episode 45, we continue our exploration of the complex and often misunderstood skill of critical thinking with Andy Rosen. Andy is the CEO of Kaplan, Inc. and provides us with perspectives on the subject from his vantage point as the chief executive officer of a global education company.
In part 4 of our miniseries on critical thinking, we're joined by Anthony Fasano, founder and CEO of the Engineering Management Institute. Anthony helps us understand the importance of critical thinking in the engineering profession and promotes meditation and reflection as keys to success.
That's right, our guest this week is Dr. Brandon Temte - a fellow in pulmonary critical care at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Brandon helps us understand critical thinking from the perspective of individuals working on the front lines of the healthcare industry, and yes, he is our son.
I'm thrilled to welcome Mickey McManus to show as our first guest in our miniseries on critical thinking. Mick provides us with perspectives from his vantage point as a leader in the field of design thinking.
Welcome to our new miniseries entitled "Nobody Wants to Think Anymore," which is an exploration of the skill of critical thinking and its importance in the workplace. In this kickoff episode, co-host Dan Strafford interviews Andy to set things up with a discussion of unconscious bias, decision-making, and the sub-skills that are necessary to hone one's ability to look at a challenge or issue from multiple perspectives.
Episode 40 is the final episode in our miniseries on the challenges in today's market for talent and shifting attitudes toward our relationship with work. John Staten, President and COO of Holiday Inn Club Vacations joins us to provide his perspective on the issues through the lens of the hospitality industry.
Lisa Gefen-Sicilian, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Kaplan North America, joins me for part 4 of our miniseries entitled "Nobody Wants to Work Anymore." From her vantage point as CAO of a major education company, Lisa has a multi-faceted view of the opportunities and challenges that surround today's market for talent.
Future of work thought leader, public speaker, and journalist Jared Lindzon joins us for part 3 of our miniseries entitled "Nobody Wants to Work Anymore," a continuing exploration of new attitudes toward work and the challenges surrounding today's labor markets. Jared's insights have been published in numerous publications including Fast Company, Toronto's The Globe and Mail, Time Magazine, the BBC, the New York Times, and many others.
In episode 37, Lorin Thomas-Tavel joins us for part 2 of our miniseries entitled "Nobody Wants to Work Anymore." In her current position as Managing Director of Bootcamps at education giant 2U, Lorin's perspectives on shifting attitudes toward our relationship with work are insightful. Lorin also clues us in on the role bootcamps are playing as alternative pathways to meaningful jobs in the world of technology and coding.
Episode 36 begins our new miniseries on changing attitudes toward our relationship with work entitled "Nobody Wants to Work Anymore." Andy and co-host Dan Strafford delve into the complexities of the "Great Resignation" and how the market for talent is more nuanced than the oft-heard, crass, and overly generalized statement "Nobody Wants to Work Anymore" would imply.
Paul Smith, the former CEO of CFA Institute joins Andy for the final episode in our Reskilling Revolution miniseries. In episode 35, we tap into Paul's extensive experience in the financial services industry to determine the key skills necessary for success across myriad industry groups.
In Part 4 of our series on the Reskilling Revolution, we welcome Kate Eberle Walker, CEO of Presence Learning and author of The Good Boss. Kate adds significant value to the series by helping us look at the future of skills and work through multiple lenses: mergers/acquisitions, private equity, higher education, and teletherapy for students with disabilities.
Education and future of work luminary, Brandon Busteed, joins us for Part 3 of our continuing series on the Reskilling Revolution. Brandon is Chief Partnership Officer at Kaplan North America and a former Senior Partner at Gallup where he focused his attention on skills and higher education. Brandon's insights on the topic are invaluable!
Today we've got fellow podcaster and education thought leader Michael Palmer on the show to further explore the Reskilling Revolution. We specifically get into the preparedness of higher education institutions to affect meaningful change to support the Reskilling Revolution. He comes to the table with excellent advice for both individuals and leaders of colleges and universities as it relates to skills and work readiness.
Episode 31 marks the start of our new series on The Reskilling Revolution. In this episode, along with co-host Dan Strafford, we introduce the concept of The Reskilling Revolution. We will talk about the most important skills of the future, and outline the need for alternative pathways into the world of work beyond the well-worn path of "go get a degree."
Since the beginning of the year, we've been talking about the balance between trust and accountability in the workplace. Episode 30 puts an exclamation point on the subject as we have ethics expert and former president of Western Technical College, Lee Rasch, on the show to discuss trust (or severe lack thereof) in the political arena. Listen in to see how current historically low levels of trust in politicians and political institutions can have the potential to negatively influence trust at the office.
Effective product management is central to a well-functioning business model, yet the concept of product management is ill-defined at best. In Episode 29, Andy explores this disconnect and its implications for building organizational trust with his guest, Danielle Chircop, Chief Product Officer at tech-ed giant, General Assembly.
Episode 28 extends our series focused on building trust and accountability in organizations. This week, Andy interviews Don Vanpool, former General Manager at GE Healthcare and former COO of Kaplan Professional to get his take through the lens of a seasoned operations professional.
In episode 27, Manuj Aggarwal, Chief Innovation Officer of Tetranoodle Technologies and host of the podcast "Bootstrapping Your Dreams" joins Andy to discuss the balance between trust and accountability in a corporate setting. An expert in technology and AI, Manuj offers specific advice for technology leaders and individual contributors at all stages of their development.
In Episode 26, Andy talks to Sarah Kasten, Chief People Officer of Elation Health about building trust within your business. Sarah brings the perspective of HR senior leadership to the topic of organizational trust. This is a must-listen!
In Episode 25, Andy and his guest, Daniel Haden, Global Head of Sales Skills Curriculum at Google, discuss the balance between trust and accountability in the area of sales. Specifically, tapping into Daniel's extensive experience in the search for solutions to the tension that can arise between sales and other functional areas of the business.
Our guest in episode 24 is Andy's friend and global exam prep legend, John Polstein. The two expand on the topic of courage and what it means at work. What does courage mean to you?
In episode 23, Andy has invited special guest, Nick Black, to discuss how the concept of loyalty applies in the world of work. Nick's combination of military and business experience provides a unique take on whether loyalty has a place in business versus how the concept of loyalty is used in a military setting. The big question is, does unflinching loyalty to leadership and/or a business have a place in the corporate world?
In episode 22, Andy begins by reintroducing the eight wastes of lean and then adds a ninth waste to the list - emotional waste. Andy and Dan then spend the rest of the episode discussing how investing in human skill can significantly reduce emotional waste.
On episode twenty-one, Dr. Andrew Temte continues our journey into trust and accountability. How is trust perceived and understood in the workplace? How can managers assure trust is a two-way street?
On episode twenty, Dr. Andrew Temte dives into accountability and what it can and should look like in the workplace. Along with co-host Dan Strafford, he strives to explain how it applies to managers and what influence it may have on the workforce.
On episode nineteen, Dr. Andrew Temte discusses loyalty in the workplace. Along with co-host Dan Strafford, he strives to explain how it applies to managers and what influence it may have on the workforce.
On episode eighteen, Dr. Andrew Temte discusses the need for courage in the workplace. Along with co-host Dan Strafford, he strives to explain how it applies to managers and what influence it may have on the workforce.
Join Dr. Andrew Temte as he continues the conversation on the topic of stewardship. Our host is joined by Jon Kaplan, Founder, Corvantus Consulting and former Chief Learning Officer at Discover. They dive into a range of topics surrounding stewardship in the workplace.
Join Dr. Andrew Temte as he continues the conversation on the topic of mentorship. Our host is joined by Kacie Walters,
Senior Vice President | HR Learning & Development at Northern Trust. They dive into a range of topics surrounding mentorship and coaching in the workplace.
Join Dr. Andrew Temte as he continues the conversation on the topic of disengagement. Our host is joined by Tarlin Ray. They dive into a range of topics around disengagement in the workplace. Tune in to find out how Andy & Tarlin see disengagement truly influencing a work place and how managers can combat its reach.
Join Dr. Andrew Temte as he continues the conversation on the topic of duplicity. Our host is joined by Amir Ghannad. They dive into a range of topics around duplicity in the workplace. Amir is a leadership coach, a sought-after keynote speaker in the US and abroad, and the founder of The Ghannad Group, which offers coaching and consulting services in the area of leadership effectiveness and culture transformation.
On episode thirteen, Dr. Andrew Temte discusses the positives and negatives of duplicity in the workplace. Along with co-host Dan Strafford, he strives to explain how it applies to managers and what influence it may have on the workforce.
On episode twelve of the Balancing Act, Dr. Andrew Temte tackles a topic that he believes needs more attention: disengagement. Joining co-host Dan Strafford, Dr. Temte breaks down what it means to be disengaged at work and how that can hurt your company.
On episode eleven of the Balancing Act, Dr. Andrew Temte shares his thoughts on stewardship. In discussing with co-host Dan Strafford, Andy breaks down his views on what makes a good steward and what responsibilities they have at work.
On the tenth episode, Dr. Andrew Temte discusses the importance of mentorship in the workplace. He and co-host Dan Strafford also dive into the differences between coaching and mentorship, with both being important throughout your career.
In our final episode of season one, Andy discusses the tenets of continuous improvement, as well as its application both in the work place as well as in our personal lives. He also dives into how a strong ego is essential for the adoption of a proper mindset for continuous improvement. He also introduces the concept of entropy and how it applies to the workplace.
In our eighth episode of the season, Andy draws a line between being curious and learning, both in the near term as well as across the course of your life. A leader with a truly "strong" ego can see that learning is never finished or done and must be promoted as an essential part of any business.
Our previous six episodes have built to this one; a discussion around empathy in the workplace. Andy helps to separate out feeling sympathetic from empathetic and how managers need to balance empathy with leadership and drive. We also focus on acknowledging everyone's whole-self and what that brings to the work place.
Continuing to build on themes from our fifth episode around self-awareness, Andy describes the key skills of being able to self-regulate and how those skills co-exist with being thoughtful. Self-regulation is key to allowing your thoughts and emotions be shared in a constructive matter and move your team forward.
Before a manager can build the emotional quotient of their team, they must first understand their own emotions. Episode number five discusses how managers, and employees, can work with their own self-awareness and how self-awareness centers around understanding the relationship between our emotions and our actions or behaviors.
On our fourth episode, followership takes center stage. Andy discusses the balancing act between followership and leadership. He also focuses on how important it is to allow for talk time and collaboration in meetings. This is another key step in understanding the proper way to develop as a manager and in the workplace.
On our third episode, we discuss resilience and will build on the topics of ego and vulnerability from episodes one and two. Resilience is a topic that’s been receiving a lot of attention over the past year. We dive into how a strong ego can help aid being resilient and what role failure could and should play in the workplace.
On our second episode, we build on our discussion around ego to understand how managers, leaders, and others can strike the proper balance of vulnerability. Andy discusses how to leverage a strong ego to provide just the right amount of vulnerability to your employees.
On our first episode, Andy discusses the variety of definitions for the word ego and how a “good” ego is essential to a balanced approach as a manager. We make sure to separate a “big” ego from a good one and how the ego will be the focal point for our nine episode season.
