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Tippie Leads

Tippie Leads

By: Tippie College of Business | Nick Westergaard | University of Iowa
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Stories from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business that will change the way you work and lead. Hosted by Nick Westergaard, Tippie Leads explores “grand challenges” in today’s evolving world of work. Each season features groundbreaking faculty research, student and alumni stories, and actionable insights to help leaders navigate change. Learn more at tippie.uiowa.edu/tippieleads.2024-present Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Bonus! Be the CEO of Your Calendar

    Bonus! Be the CEO of Your Calendar
    May 20 2026
    In this special bonus episode of Tippie Leads, we take a closer look at the daily battle for your time and how to win it. Drawing from the “CEO of Your Calendar” webinar, Tippie experts Rob Rouwenhorst and Michele Williams share actionable frameworks for navigating the dual nature of time management. Rob breaks down how to say “yes” to your goals by building high-impact habits, while Michele shares the strategic discipline required to say “no” and guard your boundaries. Together, they offer clear, practical guidance on how to move from a reactive schedule to a proactive operating plan. Perfect for the week ahead, this bonus episode distills key insights from our season-long exploration of personal agency on the Tippie Leads podcast. Tune in to hear a thought-provoking conversation and practical takeaways that can be applied immediately to streamline your days and elevate your productivity, all delivered in an engaging, accessible conversation straight from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business. And finally, we’ll bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • From Insights to Action

    From Insights to Action
    May 13 2026
    Becoming the CEO of your life is one thing when you're planning for the future, but it's another thing entirely to execute that plan. In our season finale, we focus on how to move from inspiration to integration by turning the insights from this season into a clear, personal operating system. In this episode, we hear from Nicole Johnston, a Tippie alum, advisory board member, and leadership coach. As an expert in helping high-achievers bridge the gap between theory and execution, Nicole shares how to operationalize your vision and stay the course when things get complicated. She discusses how to take the "CEO" mindset and apply it to the practical realities of your work and life. Later in the show, we'll hear from Tippie student Keegan Schaeffner. Keegan’s story explores the importance of finding your voice and the leadership lesson she learned about the power of self-advocacy during her very first job. And finally, we will bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:43) Overcoming the overwhelm of advice (03:03) Turning big goals into small actionable steps (07:26) Using an opportunity cost mindset to say no (12:25) How to conduct a personal time audit (16:10) Breaking the busyness myth to lead strategically (19:30) Creating time for innovative thought and outside interests (22:30) Student Story: Keegan Schaeffner on the power of self-advocacy (26:13) Final TIP-pie: Using the PECK acronym to lead your life (27:41) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Leading the Tippie of Tomorrow

    Leading the Tippie of Tomorrow
    May 6 2026
    Being the CEO of your life requires the ability to look at the horizon while keeping your feet on the ground. In this episode, we explore how to maintain a vision for long-term planning while still navigating the immediate, often noisy demands of day-to-day leadership. In this episode, we hear from Amy Kristof-Brown, the Henry B. Tippie Dean of the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business. A professor and expert in person-environment fit, Amy shares how to lead the “Tippie of tomorrow” today by balancing strategic goals with the realities of current management. She discusses the challenge of self-leadership and how to stay focused on your highest priorities even when short-term fires are constantly competing for your attention. Later in the show, we hear from Tippie student Brynn Pietzsch. Brynn’s story takes us back to a pivotal leadership lesson she learned at a young age, exploring how those early experiences shape the way we manage ourselves and others today. And finally, we will bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:33) Self-leadership and the corporate athlete (05:23) Energy management for long-term commitment (07:06) Building confidence and the power of sharing ideas (08:54) Developing empathy and active listening (10:34) Balancing a major capital project with day-to-day operations (15:59) Vision for the Tippie of tomorrow (18:58) Student Story: Brynn Pietzsch on early leadership lessons (24:17) Final TIP-pie: Bringing your best self to work (25:32) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
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