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The High-Risk Conversations Leaders Must Navigate

Tippie Leads | Season 2 | Episode 7

Research: Michael Durney | Story: Robin Therme

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

CEOs face a unique kind of risk—the growing expectation to speak out on social and political issues. 

In this episode, Tippie’s Michael Durney unpacks the high-stakes decisions leaders must make when navigating these moments. 

You’ll also hear from Robin Therme, President of CIVCO Medical Solutions, about the tough conversations that have shaped her leadership and the lessons she’s learned along the way. And finally, we’ll bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you.

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Episode guests

Portrait of Michael Durney.

Michael T. Durney

Assistant Professor
Robin Therme

Robin Therme

Tippie IowaMBA, President-CIVCO Medical Solutions