Tippie Leads
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.
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Bonus! Be the CEO of Your Calendar
<p>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.</p> <p><br></p> <...
From Insights to Action
<p>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.</p> <p><br></p> <p>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...
Leading the Tippie of Tomorrow
<p>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.</p> <p><br></p> <p>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 manage...
Investing in Your Vision
<p>As you step into the role of CEO of your life, you have to decide where to double down. In this episode, we explore how to apply a high-level, managerial mindset to your resources, ensuring that you're investing in the right things.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Carolyn Reddick joins us to bridge the gap between financial discipline and personal fulfillment. Carolyn is an Associate Professor of Practice in Accounting at Tippie, bringing her CPA experience from PwC to the classroom. She is an expert in helping leaders think like investors when it comes to priorities and vision. She...
Saying No Strategically
<p>Being the CEO of your life means recognizing that every “yes” you give is a “no” to something else. To protect your vision and your energy, you must learn the high-level art of setting boundaries without burning bridges.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, we will hear from Michele Williams, an Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business and the John L. Miclot Fellow in Entrepreneurship. Michele is an expert on the “people side” of business, specifically how trust and collaboration work across boundaries. Today, she shares how to navigate di...
Expanding Your Interests
<p>Being the CEO of your life means recognizing when your "discipline box" has become too small. Here is how to look beyond your primary field of study to find the fresh perspectives that fuel true leadership.</p> <p>In this episode, we will hear from Alexandra Nica, an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Economics Department at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business. Originally from Romania, Alexandra explores the intersection of economic logic and creative thinking. Today, she challenges the “stay in your lane” mentality, sharing why intentionally seeking out diverse interests is the key to solvin...
Balancing Your Life Portfolio
<p>Being the CEO of your life means managing your most valuable resource—your time. Here is how to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace without losing sight of the life you are trying to build.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, we will hear from Beth A. Livingston, the Ralph L. Sheets Associate Professor in Industrial Relations at the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business. After receiving her Ph.D. from the University of Florida and spending 8 years at Cornell University, Beth moved to the Midwest to continue her research on the management of work an...
Building Habits That Stick
<p>Vision without action is just a dream. Here's how to build the daily habits that turn where you want to go into where you actually end up. In this episode, we'll hear from Tippie's Rob Rouwenhorst, an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Marketing Department specializing in behavioral science. Rob has advised organizations like General Motors, HON, and Transamerica — but what he's most passionate about is helping people become better versions of themselves through the power of habits.</p> <p>Later in the show, we'll hear from Tippie student Charlie Maxwell, whose Story Lab story is a lesson in wha...
Defining Your Vision
<p>To be the CEO of your life, you have to know where you're taking it. What is your vision — and how do you build one worth following? In our season four premiere, we'll hear from Tippie's Amy Colbert, a Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship and University of Iowa Distinguished Chair. Amy's research explores how people connect with their work in ways that motivate and sustain them, and what it takes to lead effectively. She's also deeply interested in identity transitions — the subject of her own Substack, Who Am I Now? </p> <p><br></p> <p>Later in the show, we'll hear...
The Friction Fix (Season 4 Sneak Peek)
<p>As we gear up for the March 25th premiere of the new season focused on being the CEO of your life, we are looking at the systems that turn intentions into action. We often think of leadership as a matter of willpower, but behavioral science suggests that our environment often plays a bigger role in our success than our resolve. How can a leader engineer their surroundings to make peak performance the path of least resistance?</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this preview of the upcoming season, we’ll hear from Tippie’s Rob Rouwenhorst, an expert in beha...
