Tippie Leads

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 share...

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....

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....

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. 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...

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. 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...

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. 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 Roma...

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. 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 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 passio...

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...

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...

As we gear up for the March 25th premiere of the new season focused on being the CEO of your life, we wanted to give you a little sneak peek. Identity is at the core of that leadership — shaping our decisions, our goals, and how we show up in the world. But what happens when that identity is challenged by circumstances we didn't choose? In this preview of the upcoming season, we’ll hear from Tippi...

Introducing Season 4 of Tippie Leads—stories from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business that will change the way you work and lead. Each season explores a “grand challenge” in today’s evolving world of work. This season, we’re taking on the challenge of self-leadership with a simple but powerful framework: “Be the CEO of Your Life.” We’re taking the high-level principles we teach in...

In this special bonus episode of Tippie Leads, we take a closer look at practical strategies for using artificial intelligence responsibly in business. Drawing from the “Future of AI: Ethics, Insights, and Real-World Impact” webinar, Tippie experts Pat Johanns, Emily Campion, and Patrick Fan share actionable frameworks for applying AI ethically, enhancing decision-making, and improving everyday wo...

Artificial intelligence isn’t just shaping work and learning — it’s shaping how we care for ourselves and each other. From personal projects to student initiatives, AI can help support well-being, but human judgment and empathy remain essential. In this episode, we’ll hear from Tippie’s Patrick Fan and his son Winston, who share a personal project using AI to support teen mental health. Later in t...

Artificial intelligence isn’t just shaping what we click on — it’s shaping how we work, learn, and make decisions. From classrooms to boardrooms, AI is influencing collaboration, creativity, and even communication. But how can we harness its potential without losing the human element that drives innovation? In this episode, we’ll hear from Tippie’s Kang Zhao, whose research focuses on predictive m...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we experience social media — from what we see in our feeds to how marketers create content. But with this power comes new questions: how does AI influence what we consume, and how can marketers use it responsibly to engage audiences without creating bias or overwhelm? In this episode, we’ll hear from Tippie’s Soogand Alavi, whose research focuses on eme...

Artificial intelligence is transforming investing and financial decision-making — but can it really outperform human experts? AI promises faster insights and smarter predictions, but the markets are complex, unpredictable, and driven by human behavior. In this episode, we’ll hear from Tippie’s Ashish Tiwari, who studies how AI is entering the world of investing and what it can — and can’t — do whe...

Artificial intelligence promises to make learning faster, smarter, and more personalized — but what happens when it goes too far? Can technology designed to help actually make it harder to learn, decide, or think critically? In this episode, we’ll hear from Tippie’s Yiduo Shao, who studies how information overload and automation can backfire — creating more noise than knowledge. She’ll share insig...

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way organizations operate — from automating tasks to informing strategic decisions. But with that power comes responsibility: how do businesses use AI ethically, avoid bias, and ensure it supports people rather than replacing or misleading them? In this episode, we’ll hear from Tippie’s Pat Johanns, whose research and new book focus on how organizations...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping HR and personnel selection, changing how organizations hire, develop, and retain talent. But beyond the headlines, how is AI really affecting decisions that impact employees and leaders? In this episode, we’ll hear from Tippie’s Emily Campion, who studies how AI is transforming hiring practices and personnel management, and what that means for the future of wor...

Artificial intelligence is one of the biggest forces reshaping how we work — from writing and research to hiring and leadership. But beyond the headlines, how is AI really changing our daily habits? To kick off our new season, we’ll hear from Tippie’s Carl Follmer, Director of the Frank Business Communication Center, who studies how tools like ChatGPT are transforming both the way we work and the...

It’s Homecoming Week at the University of Iowa, and we’re celebrating with a special bonus replay of one of our most popular conversations from Season 2 on risk—recorded live at the legendary Hamburg Inn in Iowa City. In this episode, Tippie alum, Hawkeye legend, and NFL kicker turned entrepreneur Nate Kaeding shares his journey from the field to the front lines of small business ownership. After...

In this special bonus episode of Tippie Leads, we’re serving up a highlight reel of our favorite TIP(pie)s from Season 1—quick, actionable takeaways named in honor of our college’s namesake, Henry B. Tippie. Focused on work habits and employee engagement, hear insights from Daniel Newton on organizing your day, Emily Campion on setting boundaries in hybrid work, Eean Crawford on cutting workplace...

Season 3 of Tippie Leads launches October 1st! Hosted by Nick Westergaard from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business, this eight-episode season explores one of the biggest forces shaping and reshaping work today—artificial intelligence. From how AI is transforming hiring and social media to what it means for daily productivity, responsible use, and even saving lives, each episode pai...

Some of the biggest risks we face aren’t global or organizational—they’re deeply personal. In this final episode of our season focused on "risk," we explore what it means to speak up in the workplace and beyond. Tippie’s Daniel Newton shares practical insights on how employees can overcome the fear of using their voice, and how leaders can build cultures where open communication is not just accept...