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Thirty Minute Mentors

Adam Mendler

Leadership guru Adam Mendler goes one on one with America's most accomplished and insightful people on how they made it to the top and how you can too. Each episode features a wealth of practical, actionable advice from a leading CEO, founder, athlete, celebrity, influencer or general / admiral. Learn how to lead in today's landscape, become your best self and excel personally and professionally – in thirty minutes.

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Tuesday · 39 min
Episode 350: General CQ Brown, Jr.
General CQ Brown, Jr. is a retired four-star general who served as the 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest-ranking officer in the United States military. General Brown previously served as Chief of Staff of the Air Force, becoming the first African American to lead a branch of the United States Armed Forces. General Brown joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. General Brown and Adam discuss leadership, career success, approachability and relatability, crisis management, innovation, trust, and much more.
S1 · E349
September 15 · 37 min
Episode 349: California Pizza Kitchen Co-Founder Rick Rosenfield
Rick Rosenfield is the co-founder and former CEO of California Pizza Kitchen, a global restaurant company that generates nearly a billion dollars a year in revenue. Rick joins Adam to share his unique journey - from criminal defense lawyer to one of the restaurant industry's most successful entrepreneurs - and his best lessons and advice. Rick and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, hiring, culture, resilience, partnership, and much more.
S1 · E348
September 8 · 40 min
Episode 348: Waymo Founder Sebastian Thrun
Sebastian Thrun is the founder of Waymo, the market leader in the United States in autonomous driving. A pioneer in the fields of computer science, robotics, automation, education, and artificial intelligence, Sebastian is recognized as the godfather of the self-driving car industry. Sebastian is also the founder and former CEO of Udacity. Sebastian joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Sebastian and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: innovation, purpose, trust, decision-making, team building, AI, leadership, success, and much more.
S1 · E347
September 1 · 39 min
Episode 347: Newell Brands CEO Chris Peterson
Chris Peterson is the CEO of Newell Brands, a Fortune 500 consumer products company comprised of global brands including Sharpie, Rubbermaid, and Crock-Pot. Chris joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Chris and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, strategy, time management and balance, tackling a turnaround, communication, hiring, innovation, and more.
S1 · E346
August 25 · 38 min
Episode 346: Techstars Co-Founder and CEO David Cohen
David Cohen is the co-founder and CEO of Techstars, one of the largest and most successful startup accelerators in the world. Techstars has backed more than 5,000 companies - including 29 billion-dollar companies - that have a combined market cap of more than $145 billion. David joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. David and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, mentorship, communication and persuasion, innovation, intrinsic motivation, AI, and more.
S1 · E345
August 18 · 43 min
Episode 345: Major League Soccer Founder Alan Rothenberg
Alan Rothenberg led the growth of soccer in the United States. A member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Alan was the president of U.S. Soccer, the governing body of American soccer, where he oversaw the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the 1999 Women's World Cup and founded Major League Soccer. Alan joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Alan and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, authenticity, reputation, risk, and much more.
S1 · E344
August 11 · 40 min
Episode 344: Former E*TRADE CEO Mitch Caplan
Mitch Caplan was the CEO of E*TRADE, where he helped pioneer the first fully integrated online brokerage platform and led through the highest of highs (building a $3 billion business) and the lowest of lows (the 2008 financial crisis). Mitch is currently the CEO of Willow Wealth. Mitch joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Mitch and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, humility, collaboration, growth and scale, innovation, navigating crisis and chaos, and much more.
S1 · E343
August 4 · 34 min
Episode 343: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Neil Giraldo
Neil Giraldo is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and a five-time Grammy winner. Neil has performed, written, and produced music that has sold more than 45 million records, most notably through his decades-long creative partnership with his wife and bandmate Pat Benatar. Neil joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Neil and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the road to greatness, leadership, creativity, ego, evolution, and much more.
S1 · E342
July 28 · 38 min
Episode 342: The Knot Worldwide CEO Raina Moskowitz
Raina Moskowitz is the CEO of The Knot Worldwide, one of the largest and best-known companies in the wedding industry. Raina was previously the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of Etsy. Raina joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Raina and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, team-building, career success, communication, community, trust, and more.
S1 · E341
July 21 · 34 min
Episode 341: Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has spent the past two decades serving in the United States Senate, where he is currently the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and is a senior member of the Judiciary, Budget, and Finance Committees. Senator Whitehouse joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Senator Whitehouse and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, communication and persuasion, how to work with people you disagree with, and much more.
S1 · E340
July 14 · 33 min
Episode 340: General Gary Brito
General Gary Brito is a retired four-star general who was responsible for recruitment, retention, and training across the United States Army. General Brito was the Commanding General of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command and the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 of the United States Army. General Brito joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. General Brito and Adam discuss leadership, motivation, career success, team-building, and much more.
S1 · E339
July 7 · 43 min
Episode 339: Former MLB Star Ben Zobrist
Ben Zobrist was a three-time All-Star, a two-time World Series Champion, a World Series MVP, and one of baseball's first super utility players. Ben joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Ben and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the habits for success, versatility, developing mental toughness and a winning mindset, leadership, coaching, culture, performing under pressure, and more.
S1 · E338
June 30 · 36 min
Episode 338: Poppi Co-Founder Allison Ellsworth
Allison Ellsworth is the co-founder of Poppi. Allison joins Adam to share her journey building a multi-billion dollar brand and her best lessons and advice. Allison and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, passion, purpose, pushing your comfort zone, marketing, branding, balancing conviction with feedback, and more.
S1 · E337
June 23 · 34 min
Episode 337: Headspace CEO Tom Pickett
Tom Pickett is the CEO of Headspace, a market leader in the field of mental health, downloaded by more than 100 million people. Tom joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Tom and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, culture, hiring, AI, innovation, building a winning mindset, and more.
S1 · E336
June 16 · 42 min
Episode 336: Former NFL Star Gerald McCoy
A star in the NFL, Gerald McCoy was six-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro. Gerald joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Gerald and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, motivation, self-improvement, authenticity, peak performance, competition, culture, and much more.
S1 · E335
June 9 · 36 min
Episode 335: Lieutenant General Jody Daniels
Lieutenant General Jody Daniels is the first woman to lead the Army Reserve, serving as Chief of the United States Army Reserve and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve Command. Lieutenant General Daniels joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Lieutenant General Daniels and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, empowerment, accountability, alignment, decision making, trust, and much more.
S1 · E334
June 2 · 40 min
Episode 334: WWT Co-Founder and CEO Jim Kavanaugh
Jim Kavanaugh is the co-founder and CEO of WWT, one of the largest private companies in the country, with more than $20 billion in annual revenue and more than 12,000 employees. Jim joins Adam to share his journey - from Olympic soccer player to the Forbes 400 - and his best lessons and advice. Jim and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, personal and professional success, team building, accountability, humility, resilience, and much more.
S1 · E333
May 26 · 39 min
Episode 333: Culinary Legend Wolfgang Puck
A culinary legend, Wolfgang Puck helped redefine American dining and is the first modern chef to build a global restaurant and lifestyle brand centered on his own name. Wolfgang joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Wolfgang and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the path to greatness, risk-taking, ingenuity, adaptability, leadership, hospitality, and much more.
S1 · E332
May 19 · 38 min
Episode 332: LPL Financial CEO Rich Steinmeier
Rich Steinmeier is the CEO of LPL Financial, the largest independent broker-dealer in the country. A Fortune 500 company, LPL is responsible for $2.4 trillion dollars in advisory and brokerage assets. Rich joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Rich and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, mentorship, adaptability, alignment, empowerment, trust, and much more.
S1 · E331
May 12 · 36 min
Episode 331: Olympic Gold Medalist Sanya Richards-Ross
Sanya Richards-Ross is a four-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most decorated female track and field Olympians of all time. Sanya is also an Emmy Award–winning broadcaster and a former star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Sanya joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Sanya and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the path to greatness and elite performance, understanding and navigating failure, motivation, mindset, leadership, communication, reinvention, and more.

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