49. Accidental Manager: Lessons from Former Kaplan CEO Andy Temte

Andrew Temte, former CEO of Kaplan Professional and a seasoned leader with a wealth of knowledge talks leadership, mentorship, and business success. Who is Andrew: - Author of “Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire” & “The Balanced Business: Building Organizational Trust and Accountability through Smooth Workflows”. - Host of the Balancing Act podcast - Former CEO of Kaplan Professional for 20 years - Founder of Skills Owl LLC In this episode, we delve into avoiding common leadership traps, drawing lessons from Andrew's inspiring journey. He also shares his journey to becoming a CEO and as he puts it "an accidental manger". Learn how his leadership evolved from being a directive manager to a transformative leader who values learning from failure. In this episode, you’ll discover: - Tips on evolving your leadership style. - The real meaning of 'mentorship' - The importance of embracing failure as a learning opportunity. - Andrew's transition from CEO to a mentor and coach. - The necessity of having a diverse team with different strengths. - Andrew's passion for music & life as a rockstar. Tune in to hear Andrew's personal anecdotes and practical advice on leadership and continuous improvement. He discusses the importance of being multi-dimensional and pursuing excellence in every aspect of life. Be inspired by Andrew's journey and apply these transformative insights to your own leadership and life. Don't miss out on this enriching conversation that could help spark your path to success!