The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA
Episodes
How to Thrive Under Fear-Based Leaders | Kate Lowry
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fear-based leaders are forming networks—and they’re not hiding anymore. In this return episode of the Balancing Act podcast, host Andy Temte sits ...
Mental Health at Work: Skills for Leaders and Teams | Melissa Doman
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do leadership titles make it harder — not easier — to talk about mental health at work? In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, host A...
Career Growth Through Mentorship and an Open Mind | Bolaji James
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How does a 16-year-old immigrant from Nigeria end up leading global trade marketing at Bose Corporation? In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast,...
Leveraging AI to Enhance Human Connection | Allison Shapira
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does authentic leadership communication look like in the age of AI? In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Allison Shapir...
Stop Competing, Start Co-creating | Chris Deaver
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Balancing Act Podcast, Andy sits down with Chris Deaver, the co-founder of BraveCore and the "quiet force" behind leadership in...
The Evolution of ADA and FMLA | Rachel Shaw
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, host Andy speaks with Rachel Shaw, a nationally recognized ADA expert and president of Shaw HR Consultin...
Swiftynomics: The Intersection of Pop Culture and Economics | Misty Heggeness
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Balancing Act podcast, host Andy speaks with Misty Heggeness - co-director of the Kansas Population Center, an associate profes...
Empowering Diversity in STEM Careers | Dr. Eugene Manley
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Dr. Eugene Manley discusses his journey in STEMM education, the importance of diversity in the workforce...
The Cost of Bad Hiring Decisions | Jason P. Carroll
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, host Andy speaks with Jason P. Carroll, a leadership strategist and entrepreneur, about the importance o...
Why Are We Still Talking About Culture? (with Rob Van Craenenbroeck)
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Rob Van Craenenbroeck, co-founder of Culture@Work, about the importance of organization...
The Art of Trust Building (with Michelle Reina)
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Michelle Reina, an expert in organizational trust. They explore the significance of tru...
The Future of Work: Embracing AI in Business (with Steve Brown)
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy interviews Steve Brown, a futurist and AI expert, discussing the transformative impact of AI on bus...
Reimagining the Workweek: The Case for Four Days
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Jared Lindzon about the concept of a four-day workweek, exploring its historical contex...
Entrepreneurship at Paul Quinn College (with Jeff Meade)
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Jeff Meade, the founding director of entrepreneurship at Paul Quinn College. They discu...
A Balancing Act Christmas Special
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Christmas Day edition of The Balancing Act Podcast, Andy shares a holiday message and introduces listeners to his other podcast, Money...
The Radical Product Thinking Mindset (with Radhika Dutt)
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy interviews Radhika Dutt about product management and operational measurement tools like KPIs and OK...
Navigating Crisis: Insights from Edward Segal
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act Podcast, Andy interviews crisis management expert Edward Segal. They discuss the importance of leadership in cris...
The Business Sergeant (with Chris Hallberg)
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act Podcast, Andy speaks with Chris Hallberg, founder of GoExpand and an expert in the Entrepreneurial Operating Syst...
Gratitude & Financial Literacy (Special Thanksgiving Episode)
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of The Balancing Act Podcast, Andy sends a message of gratitude and introduces listeners to his other podcast, Money Lessons w...
Mastering Intentions with Bianca D'Alessio
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Bianca D'Alessio. Bianca is one of the top real estate brokers in New York, star of Sel...
The Last 8%: Transforming Difficult Conversations (with Bill Benjamin)
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Bill Benjamin. Bill is a Partner at the Institute for Health and Human Potential and co...
AI and the Future of Trust in Sales (with Ari Galper)
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Ari Galper, founder of AriAI and author of several bestselling books. They discuss the ...
Tiny Superheroes (with Erika Sinner)
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Erika Sinner, CEO of Directorie and owner of Tiny Superheroes. They discuss Erika's jou...
Unlocking Your Potential (with Joel Steele)
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Joel Steele, author of 'Life Switch,' owner of Steele Financial Solutions, and minority...
Breaking Barriers: The Journey of a Latina Leader (with Monica Marquez)
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Monica Marquez, a seasoned corporate leader with over 20 years of experience in workfor...
The Cost of Toxic Leadership (with Maria Brinck)
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Navigating Fear-based Leadership (with Kate Lowry)
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Kate Lowry, CEO, coach, venture capitalist, and author; about the pervasive issue of fe...
Improving Customer Experience in the Age of AI (with Sameer Narkar)
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Sameer Narkar, founder and CEO of Konnect Insights, about the evolution of customer exp...
Empowering Women in Business (with Chantell Preston)
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with healthcare executive Chantell Preston, CEO of Preston Partners, about her journey in th...
Can Bees Teach Us About Leadership? (with Philip Atkinson)
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with leadership coach Philip Atkinson about the lessons that can be learned from bees and ho...
AI's Role in Talent Management (with Shveta Miglani)
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy interviews Shveta Miglani, a seasoned leadership development and talent management executive. Shvet...
Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success (with Ryan Kauth)
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Ryan Kauth, an executive coach and entrepreneur, about the intricacies of entrepreneurs...
Transforming Finance with AI (with Ahikam Kaufman)
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Ahikam Kaufman, a financial technology leader and entrepreneur, about the transformativ...
Building Mental Resilience (with Andrew Wittman)
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy interviews Andrew Wittman. Andrew is a United States Marine Corps infantry combat veteran, former p...
Navigating the Music Business (with Jeremy Sirota)
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, host Andy speaks with Jeremy Sirota, CEO of Merlin, about his journey to becoming a leader in the music ...
Enhancing Business Value with AI (with Ron Green)
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act Podcast, Andy talks with Ron Green, co-founder and CTO of KUNGFU.AI, to explore the transformative role of artifi...
SuperShifts (with Ja-Naé Duane & Steve Fisher)
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to both learn and "unlearn" to prepare for the future of work? In this episode of the Balancing Act Podcast, Andy speaks with Dr. Ja-Nae...
Success in Sales (with Doug C. Brown)
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Doug Brown, CEO of CEO Sales Strategies, shares his extensive journey in sales and business development....
Shattering Glass Ceilings (with Tracy Nolan)
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Power of the Second Chance (with Andy Rosen)
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 conversatio...
Navigating Personal Healthcare Misinformation (with Dr. Brandon Temte)
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is evidence-based medicine and why should healthcare consumers care? What role does cognitive bias play in everyday healthcare decisions? What se...
The Power of OKRs (with Philipp Schett)
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Objectives & Key Results (OKR) framework? Why is the measurement and transparency of operating results so important to organizational ...
Sawubona Leadership (with Susan Inouye)
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is Sawubona Leadership? Should generational differences be considered when investing in organizational health? Does cross-generational mentorship...
Demystifying the Business of Music (with Lionel Lodge)
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are the top three ways musicians can make money from their work? What is sync licensing and why does it matter to a musician's economic success? ...
Empowering Future Physicians (with Dr. Brandon Deason)
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is a growth mindset essential for success in medical careers? What should high school students be doing to set themselves up for success in their ...
Transforming Workplace Culture (with Brett Hoogeveen)
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can leaders build a "great place to work" organizational culture? What are the twenty tenets of culture? What's the one thing that will torpedo a ...
Balancing Humanity & Technology (with Kate O'Neill)
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be a 'tech humanist?' What are the most common challenges of technical transformation projects? Should business leaders 'move fas...
The Business of Broadway (with Broadway Producer - Jeffrey Seller)
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be a Broadway producer? What are the most important skills an aspiring Broadway producer needs to hone? What's the most important...
A Culture of Continuous Improvement (with Scott Burgmeyer)
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many continuous improvement journeys fail? What are the essential ingredients to any successful continuous improvement journey? What's the l...
How to Listen (with Oscar Trimboli)
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to truly listen? What myths about listening should we debunk? How can you build the skill of active listening? How can we improve th...
From Accidental Salesperson to Entrepreneurial Success (with Ursula Mentjes)
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's the most important thing a college graduate can do right now to set themselves up for success in a career in sales? How can a corporate warrior...
The Amazon PRFAQ Framework (with Marcelo Calbucci)
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How important are storytelling skills for entrepreneurs and business founders? What are the benefits of engaging with a start-up accelerator or incuba...
Achieving Excellence in Product Design (with Todd Bracher)
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when businesses don't take product design seriously? What are the benefits of investing in design resources? Why haven't we made more pro...
Acquisitions and Due Diligence (with Elliott Holland)
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's the most common mistake first-time business buyers make? What is quality of earnings and why does it matter to both buyers and sellers? What ar...
How to Deal With Difficult People (with Jonno White)
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many of us avoid conflict? Why do leaders put up with the "genius jerks" that infect their corporate culture? What are the skills needed to ...
Are You Bold? (with Leigh Burgess)
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Believe-Own-Learn-Design framework? What is a "belief conflict?" What holds you back from achieving your goals? To help answer these quest...
Authenticity, Autonomy & Accountability (with Andrea Wanerstrand)
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are the primary challenges organizations face as they work to improve their corporate cultures? What does the term "organizational culture" mean?...
The Power of Modern Corporate Finance (with Don Chew)
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How have modern corporate finance practices and principles changed the world of business? How do we improve the financial acumen of non-financial mana...
Cultivating Courage (with Tyler Shultz)
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What was it like to be a whistleblower and help expose what was happening at Theranos? How can a conflict-avoider find their voice? How can you naviga...
Real Estate Careers and Self Love (with Kim Rogne)
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does the concept of self love have to do with being a great real estate broker? What's the most common mistake that new real estate brokers make?...
The Importance of Brotherhood (with Will Henshall)
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Boys and men are falling behind based on a number of metrics - academic achievement, labor force participation, university attendance, and mental heal...
Engaging in Challenging Conversations (with Justin Jones-Fosu)
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is engaging in constructive conflict so difficult? Why do we avoid saying the things that need to be said? How can we build the skill of courage s...
Strategic Foresight & Futures Literacy (with Donna Dupont)
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be a futurist? What is the skill of futures literacy and why does it matter in business? How can we improve the skill of decision...
Is College for Everyone? (with Ryan Craig)
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is earning a college degree the only path to a rewarding career? How can we build more pathways into the world of work? Are more diverse apprenticeshi...
Building Financial Literacy (with Irma Neal)
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are the obstacles to building financial literacy in our communities? How do we grow financial literacy skills in our youth? How can families make...
The Audacious Mindset (with Anne Marie Anderson)
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling stuck in your career? Do fear, uncertainty, and doubt overwhelm you? How can you embrace taking more calculated risks? To help answer ...
A Haven for Special People (with Terry Cowgill)
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is The Haven on Main? How can communities around the country create more affordable housing opportunities for individuals with disabilities who h...
Meet The Tenacious Operator (with Adam Malone)
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 devel...
The Humility Superpower (with Urs Koenig)
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 humb...
Workplace Anxiety & Burnout (with Dr. Janna Koretz)
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ans...
Grace, Dignity, Compassion
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Satur...
Exploring The Viking Code (with Anders Inset)
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 reduc...
Doing the I'mPossible (with David C. Martin)
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ans...
When Work is Good (with Moe Carrick)
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's the difference between 'performance' leadership and 'people' leadership? Why should the mental health of your team members take priority? How c...
Empowering the CLO (with Michael Molinaro)
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 in...
Data Privacy and Digital Marketing (with Neil Emeigh)
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 In...
The Power of Purpose (with Dr. Alise Cortez)
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's your personal purpose? Is your personal purpose aligned with your career and employer? How can corporate leaders define organizational purpose ...
A.I. Enhanced Coaching (with James Lawrence)
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can leaders make coaching resources available for everyone in an organization? How can artificial intelligence be used to enhance coaching outcome...
Change Management and M&A (with Jonathan Bennett)
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can leadership "magical thinking" impact business performance? How can leaders strike the appropriate balance between realism and big dreams for t...
Building Mental Resilience (with Scott Mautz)
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 purp...
Who Are You Intended to Be? (with Jesse Hernandez)
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do human (soft) skills matter in the construction industry? How can improved communication and active listening boost productivity? How can you become...
Rocket Science and Country Music (with Brett Westgrove)
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Support The United Way (with Mary Kay Wolf)
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ben...
Demystifying Gen Z (with Hannah Dannecker)
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 "no...
Business Disaster Planning (with Patrick Hardy)
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Becoming Multidimensional (with Pat Watters)
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ent...
Diversity Matters in Higher Education (with Nancy Lee Sanchez)
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can universities continue to build diversity in their student populations in a post-affirmative action world? How can we ensure successful outcome...
The PhD Project (with Blane Ruschak)
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we encourage and increase the diversity of business faculty on college campuses? What is the purpose of The PhD Project? How do we encourage mo...
Patrick Lencioni - Building Healthy Organizations, Part 2
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What type of Working Genius are you? How can the 6 Types of Working Genius Assessment help you improve hiring decisions in your business? How can you ...
Patrick Lencioni - Building Healthy Organizations, Part 1
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to hear directly from the founder of the organizational health movement? Want to improve your organization's culture? What sets the Table Group a...
Understanding Price versus Value (with Doug Howarth)
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's the difference between value and price? Why should leaders invest resources in strategic pricing and value analysis? How do we make economics a...
Turning Busyness into Productivity (with Aytekin Tank)
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we move from a focus on “busy” to a focus on productivity? Will AI help cure our "busyness epidemic?" How can we build time management skil...
Unlock Your Potential (with Gina Zapanta)
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can we build financial literacy in underserved populations? How can our youth prepare for entry into the legal profession? How can we build pathwa...
Mental Health Education (with Brandon Jones)
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we solve the shortage of mental and behavioral health professionals in the US? How can we increase interest in mental and behavioral health car...
Embracing F.E.A.R. (with Cate Hollowitsch)
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to face your fear of failure at work? Want to build self-confidence? What does the journey to the c-suite as a chief marketing officer look like?...
Coaching, Change, and DEI (with Amber Ontiveros)
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does your business have a plan for managing change? How can executives quiet the voices of imposter syndrome? Are DEI initiatives 'working' for organi...
LIVE: Workforce Development (Joan Parke & Susan Peterson)
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know more about youth workforce development? How do we build alternative pathways to workplace success for the youth in our communities? How a...
LIVE: The Intersection of Education and Finance (with Regina Siegel)
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can we make the prospect of a mid-career change less daunting? How can we improve educational pathways into careers in finance and investing for t...
LIVE: Women Making a Difference (with Betty Christiansen)
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We had so much fun recording the show LIVE! in early May. Today's episode is the first of three from that live event where we focus on women in busine...
Women in Technology Careers (with Nicole Trick Steinbach)
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can we help women in technology roles succeed? How can we get more girls and women interested in careers in technology? How can the skill of brave...