Tippie Leads with Nick Westergaard

In this episode, we shift from large-scale risks to the personal risks we face every day—like cybersecurity. Tippie’s Mike Colbert, an award-winning faculty member, shares how he’s helping students navigate digital threats and protect their information. Then, MBA student Casey Howard takes us on a personal journey, revealing how a transformative experience led him to pursue a career in cybersecurity. Their stories highlight the growing importance of cybersecurity and how personal experiences can shape our professional paths in unexpected ways. And finally, we’ll bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you.

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In this episode, Tippie’s Richard Peter explores the surprising resistance consumers have toward driving sensors—devices that could encourage safer driving and lower insurance premiums yet have struggled to gain widespread adoption. Then, Tippie undergrad Ella Borho takes us on a lighter journey, sharing a humorous story about the everyday risks of taking the bus. It’s a fun reminder that even the smaller risks in life can lead to unexpected moments! And finally, we’ll bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you.

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Not all risks come from storms—some stem from political and economic shifts. For some, change means opportunity; for others, uncertainty. With the election behind us, how can we navigate risk beyond voting? Tippie’s Tom Gruca, through the Iowa Electronic Markets, has developed a remarkably accurate way to predict outcomes. In this episode, he explains how these markets help organizations manage risk. Then we'll hear from Tippie undergrad Anna Makarenko, on dealing with uncertainty while in high school—in Ukraine. And finally, we’ll bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you.

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Natural disasters disrupt entire industries and supply chains, delaying critical relief. How can we ensure supplies reach victims quickly? And how can companies like Walmart and organizations like the Red Cross respond effectively? Tippie professor Ann Campbell joins us to explore these questions—because logistics shape more than disaster response; they shape daily life. From managing supply chains to planning trips, navigating challenges is key. MBA student Laura Goddard shares the risks of traveling with motion sickness and the planning it takes. And finally, we’ll bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you.

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Natural disasters are a major risk, often striking without warning. Recent events like the LA wildfires and Iowa’s 2020 derecho impact victims, rescuers, and insurers, creating ripple effects across the industry. To kick off our new season, we’ll hear from Tippie Professor Martin Grace, chair and faculty director of the Vaughan Institute for Risk Management and Insurance, who studies the impact of catastrophes on insurers and innovative ways to manage risk. Later in the show, we'll hear a story from Tippie undergrad Aiden Truesdell on how his life was impacted by a natural disaster recently. And finally, we’ll bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you.

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Tippie Leads will be back with an all-new season starting March 26th. This season, we’re taking on RISK—from the policies that protect us to the natural disasters that disrupt industries and even the risks we take (or don’t) when speaking up at work. Through faculty research, student and alumni stories, and actionable insights, we’ll explore how risk shapes decision-making, leadership, and business today.

Season 2 launches March 26 with two episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts! Tippie Leads is a production of the Tippie Leadership Collaborative.

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Season Two of Tippie Leads is underway and we can’t wait to share it with you later this spring. In the meantime, we wanted to share the story of a Tippie alum who passed away in 2023. As you'll learn, Doug Slotten led a remarkable life. From his time at the University of Iowa to his service in Vietnam and his remarkable career with the FCC, Doug’s story is one of resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering determination. Join us as we celebrate his legacy and the lasting impact he made on his family, community, and country.

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When organizations hire new people, can they really predict if their employees will be successful and engaged? We often look to one's previous experience as our gauge for predicting success and engagement at work. In our final episode of season one, we'll hear from Chad Van Iddekinge about why we overvalue experience in our new hires and what else organizations can do to predict new hire success. Later in the show, we'll hear a fun story about an on-the-job learning experience from Tippie undergrad Eric Jensen. And finally, we’ll bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you.

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Warning: This episode discusses themes of intimate partner violence, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please prioritize your well-being and take care as you listen.

Intimate partner violence is often perceived as a private issue. But in reality, it affects virtually every aspect of a victim’s life, including their work life. So, what role can organizations play in the understanding and prevention of intimate partner violence? Tippie's Beth Livingston will help us understand why intimate partner violence is a workplace issue and what organizations can do to prevent it and support employees who experience it. After that, we'll hear a story from a Tippie student in our graduate and professional programs, who has struggled with this very issue. And finally, we’ll bring it all together with final TIP-y just for you.

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If you’ve ever worked for a toxic boss, you know how damaging it can be. So should you forgive a manager who tries to make amends for their bad behavior? Tippie's Steve Courtright will kick things off by sharing his new research on toxic bosses — what to do if you have one and how to make sure you don’t become one! Then we’ll have some fun by hearing anonymous horror stories about toxic bosses from Tippie alumni. And finally, we’ll bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you.

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