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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

Michael T. Durney
Assistant Professor

Robin Therme
Tippie IowaMBA, President-CIVCO Medical Solutions