Episodes
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498. Why Good Character Matters Most, with CEO Stanley McChrystal, General Ret., U.S. Army
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, host Dan Hesse talks with General Stanley McChrystal, U.S. Army General (Ret.), Commander of U.S. and International Forces in Afghanistan, Leader of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), co-founder and CEO of McChrystal … Continue reading →
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493. In Light of the $17 Billion Settlement, Cecilia Kang Describes “An Ugly Truth” about Meta
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, HOST DAN HESSE talks with CECILIA KANG, award-winning journalist and co-author of An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook’s Battle for Domination. In this book, Kang takes us inside Meta (Facebook’s parent company), explains the company’s … Continue reading →
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489. Nobel Laureate Bengt Holmström Shares How His AI “Colleague” Charlie Improves Scholarship and Life
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Bengt Holmström, the Emeritus Paul A. Samuelson Professor of Economics at MIT, to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of receiving the 2016 Nobel Prize in Economics for his contributions … Continue reading →
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488. Major Sports Broadcaster Matt Morrison talks about What Happens When Your Public Life Collides Head-on with Every Parent’s Worst Nightmare
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with veteran sportscaster Matt Morrison, author of “Touched: The Marin Morrison Story,” about the difficult, unvarnished truths so many families face in silence. When Matt’s 14-year-old daughter, Marin—a record-breaking … Continue reading →
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483. Four-Star General (Ret.) Stanley McChrystal Shares Insights on Risk Response, Building Teams and Leadership, whether on the Field or in the Office
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse talks with General (Ret.) Stanley McChrystal about his career, leadership, building teams, risk management and more. A one-of-a-kind commander with a new perspective on organizational dynamics, Ret. General Stan McChrystal … Continue reading →
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477. Horst Schultz, Founder of the Ritz-Carlton, talks about his journey and the Culture of Excellence, with Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Horst Schulze, the legendary founder of the Ritz-Carlton hotel group, and author of Excellence Wins, as he shares his humble and amazing story of how – and why … Continue reading →
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471. Is your career and lifestyle at risk from China’s ‘90% strategy’? Find out with Guest Mentor Ram Charan
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with global advisor Ram Charan on whether your career and lifestyle are at risk from China’s “90% Strategy”. Ram Charan has been a foundational force in global business strategy … Continue reading →
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469. Good Leaders Get Their Hands Dirty, with Guest Mentors Nelson Repenning and Don Keiffer
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with MIT Professors Nelson Repenning and Don Keiffer to discuss their new book, There Has Got to Be a Better Way- How to Deliver Results and Get Rid of the … Continue reading →
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468. Guest Mentor Shirin Behzadi – From Bulletproof Glass to a Billion-Dollar Exit: The Architecture of an Unexpected CEO
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Shirin Behzadi, author of The Unexpected CEO and an extraordinary leader who has lived what many would call three lifetimes in one. Shirin’s journey is a masterclass in … Continue reading →
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461. Turning an Industry’s Business Model Upside Down with Andy Beckstoffer
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks withAndy Beckstoffer, named “the most powerful grapegrower by Wall Street Journal and the Wine Spectator. Few people have played a more pivotal, pioneering role in Napa Valley’s evolution into … Continue reading →
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456. Eswar Prasad Explains the Crypto Phenomenon and Why Cash May Disappear, with Host Dan Hesse
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Eswar Prasad, a Professor of Economics at Cornell, a senior fellow at Brookings, and the former head of the IMF’s China division, to discuss his book The … Continue reading →
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453. Breaking the Code to Enjoying Life, with former Apple Executive Rusty Gaillard and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Rusty Gaillard, a man who built one of the quintessential “A-student” careers of our time: Princeton engineering, GE under Jack Welch, an MBA from Stanford, and ultimately 14 … Continue reading →
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451. Financier and Sports Leader Thom Weisel talks about What It Means To Build Things that Last, with Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Thom Weisel, a guest whose influence has not only shaped companies, but also culture. A financier and sports leader, Weisel is both Senior Managing Director and a Director … Continue reading →
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436. Meet Mai Nguyen, the unlikely CEO now on a path to change the lives of millions with memory disorders: A Real-world journey in Courage, Heart and Grit
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Mai Nguyen, PhD, the remarkable 36-year-old neuroscientist who is the co-founder and CEO of OptoCeutics and the inventor of EVY LIGHT®, a breakthrough light-based therapy aimed at slowing … Continue reading →
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434. Influence, Listening and the Power of Presence with Guest Norman Hall, the last of the Fuller Brush salesmen
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Norman Hall, an actor and the last of the Fuller Brush salesmen in America. If you’re under 50, you might not know just how iconic the Fuller Brush … Continue reading →
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433. How China Captured Apple, with Patrick McGee and Host Dan Hesse
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Patrick McGee, author of the best-selling book Apple in China, who tells a riveting story about how Apple almost single-handedly built the advanced electronics industry in China only … Continue reading →
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424. From Lawyer to Internationally Acclaimed Wine Critic, Robert Parker talks about changing careers to pursue his passion
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Robert Parker, a man widely considered the most powerful critic of any genre in history, about changing careers to pursue a passion. Pulitzer-prize winning media critic David Shaw, … Continue reading →
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421. Keep Holding On: Host Tom Loarie talks with American Electric Blues Saxophonist Terry Hanck
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Terry Hanck, a multi-award-winning blues and soul saxophonist, singer and songwriter whose journey is as raw and real as the music he plays. Terry didn’t follow a straight … Continue reading →
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418. From Rural Ireland to Founding a University—Guest Dr. Derry Connolly’s inspiring Journey of Vision, Faith and Grit
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Dr. Derry Connolly, a visionary entrepreneur, engineer, educator, and the founding president of John Paul the Great Catholic University—a unique university that merges faith, entrepreneurship and creativity. Derry … Continue reading →
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414. The Insidious Trap of Self-Deception and How to Break Free, with Guest Mitch Warner
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Mitch Warner, managing partner of The Arbinger Institute and also an Arbinger author, about how to break free from self-deception to build authentic, thriving relationships. Self-deception is one … Continue reading →
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407. Former Purdue President Mitch Daniels joins Dan Hesse to Discuss Teaching Responsibility and Remaining in Touch with Those Less Fortunate
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Mitch Daniels, who was a two-term governor of Indiana, the former Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President George W. Bush and until recently, the … Continue reading →
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406. A Life Transformed: Recovering from alcoholism, the reality of A.A. and finding real happiness!
In today’s episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Teddy W—a recovering alcoholic, now 16 years sober. It’s real. In-depth. Fascinating and Down-to-earth. Together, they talk about alcoholism, its deceptive attraction, how it can take over lives, how … Continue reading →
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405. Doug and Chase Averill share Cowboy Wisdom on Business, Family and Life from Montana’s Iconic Flathead Lake Lodge
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Doug and Chase Averill of Flathead Lake Lodge, one of the top 2% hospitality businesses in America and a “Best of the Best Dude Ranch.” Discover their unique … Continue reading →
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400. Dr. Michael Orkin joins Dan Hesse to explain how Luck and Chance impact our daily lives
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Michael Orkin, author of The Story of Chance: What’s Luck Got To Do With It? to explain the difference between skill and luck, what to play and … Continue reading →
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390. Learn from Harvard’s Bill George: The CEO Who Built Medtronic’s Culture for Global Growth, with Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Lorie talks with legendary Bill George, the former Chairman and CEO of Medtronic and now a Senior Fellow at Harvard Business School. Widely recognized for his leadership, Bill is the author … Continue reading →
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383. Renown Global Consultant Ram Charan talks with Tom Loarie about How to Manage and Thrive in Inflationary Times, and more
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Ram Charan, Fortune Magazine’s “most influential global consultant alive,” whose client list is literally a Who’s Who of well-recognized global innovators and business titans. His 30 books have … Continue reading →
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377. Building a Restaurant Empire from Scratch with Filippo Silvestri and Enzo Rosano
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Filippo Silvestri and Enzo Rosano, two restaurant entrepreneurs who talk about their journey from Italy to San Francisco, and from nothing to becoming celebrated restaurant entrepreneurs in one … Continue reading →
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375. Daniel Hawkins, founder and founding CEO of Shockwave Medical, talks about selling to J&J for an historic $13B and about Doing Well by Doing Good
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Daniel Hawkins, inventor of intravascular lithotripsy and visionary founder of Shockwave Medical Inc. As the company’s founding CEO for nearly 11 years, Daniel led Shockwave through a remarkable … Continue reading →
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374. Learn from David Foster, famed composer, musician, 16-times-Grammy Award-winner and a Mentor to the Stars
In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Dan Hesse talks with David Foster, one of the most illustrious composers of our time. With 16 Grammy Awards, including three for Producer of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe and … Continue reading →
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373. Dr. Travis Bradberry on Key Emotional Intelligence Habits to Enhance Success at Work and in Life
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Dr. Travis Bradberry, renown expert in the field of emotional intelligence and author of Emotional Intelligence Habits and the best-selling Emotional Intelligence 2.0. Learn how our Emotional Intelligence … Continue reading →
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371. Horst Schulze, Legendary Founder of the Ritz Carlton, on Building a Brand, a Business, a Culture
In this encore episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Horst Schulze, the legendary founder of the Ritz Carlton hotel group. You’ll learn Horst’s journey first-hand—from busboy to founder, how it all began with a dream at … Continue reading →
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366. Brenda Wolf, Lessons Learned from a Lifetime Dedicated to Leading Nonprofits and Improving Healthcare for Children in Need
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Brenda Wolf, beloved retired President and CEO of Chicago’s La Rabida Children’s Hospital and recipient of the University of Chicago’s Booth School “2023 Alumnus of the Year” award. … Continue reading →
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364. From Vision to Reality: Alan Mulally’s Blueprint for Transformative Leadership
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Alan Mulally, former Boeing and FORD CEO, regarding his management philosophy which led to the development of the triple seven luxury liner and the transformation of Ford into … Continue reading →
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363. Kansas City Chiefs’ President Mark Donovan describes the Quest to Become the “World’s Team” and the “Taylor Swift Effect”
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Mark Donovan, President of the back-to-back World Champion Kansas City Chiefs, and responsible for all aspects of the club’s business operations. Donovan also serves as the President of … Continue reading →
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361. Greg Graves Lays Out Why Employee Ownership is Better for America
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Greg Graves, retired Chairman and CEO of Burns & McDonnell. Greg led one of the fastest-growing and most successful engineering, architecture, construction and environmental consulting firms in North … Continue reading →
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358. Tech Visionary Steve Case, founder of AOL, on how to deliver a compelling investor pitch and more
In this episode, THE MENTORS RADIO Host Dan Hesse talks with Steve Case, one of America’s most influential tech visionaries, the CEO of the investment firm Revolution, the founder and former CEO of AOL, and the author of The Rise … Continue reading →
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339. Finding Your Ideal Career, with NBA Deputy Commissioner and COO Mark Tatum
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse talks with Mark Tatum, Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Tatum oversees the NBA’s global business operations. But Mark didn’t find his ideal … Continue reading →
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333. The Mentors Radio Host Dan Hesse talks with Mike Milken about a Life’s Mission: Finding Faster Cures for Serious Disease
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse talks with Michael Milken, whose lifelong commitment to finding faster cures for terminal illnesses, including cancer, has help improve the lives of countless children, adults and families over the past … Continue reading →
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328. The Art and Business of Professional Photography with Renown Portrait Photographer Michael Collopy
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, host Tom Loarie talks with Michael Collopy, an award-winning portrait photographer who—early in his career—studied under and worked with Ansel Adams. Collopy recounts what it was like to work with Adams, and what … Continue reading →
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315. An Interview with Paul Hobbs, the “Steve Jobs” of Wine
In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Dan Hesse talks with guest mentor Paul Hobbs, dubbed “The Steve Jobs of Wine” by Forbes magazine. A third generation farmer, raised in upstate New York, Paul wanted nothing to do with farming … Continue reading →
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312. “Power Failure” and What We Learned From Jack Welch, Jeff Immelt and GE’s Fall From Being America’s Greatest Corporation: An Interview with William D. Cohan
In today’s episode, The Mentors Host Tom Loarie talks with William D. Cohan, a business writer, former investor banker, and best-selling author of “Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon,” which chronicles the strengths and weaknesses of … Continue reading →
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311. When Success Becomes the Enemy: How Kodak Lost Its Way, with Host Dan Hesse and Guest Bill Zollars
In today’s episode, Host Dan Hesse talks with Bill Zollars, former YRC CEO and a 24-year veteran of Eastman Kodak during the company’s heyday. The story of how Kodak, the third most powerful brand in the world, lost its way … Continue reading →
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309. How to Do Good while Growing Your Business Fast, with Guest Mentor Ram Charan
In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with Ram Charan, one of the most—if not the most—renown global advisors in the world, having been referred to as the “secret weapon” of Ivan Seidenberg, former CEO of Verizon; … Continue reading →
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306. Learn from CEO Howard Root: Five Brutal Years on Feds’ Hit-List, He Persevered for sake of Truth and to save employee jobs…and WON
In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with Howard Root, founder and CEO of Vascular Solutions, and author of the book “Cardiac Arrest: Five heart-stopping years on the Fed’s Hit List”. Root shares his harrowing fight—and win—against … Continue reading →
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Insider Insights into the World of Investment Banking and New Ways to Bring a Company to IPO, with Guest Dan McClory and Host Ric Brutocao
In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Ric Brutocao talks with guest Dan McClory, the award-winning president and head of China equity investments for Boustead Securities, about Dan’s career journey and more. McClory excels in bringing companies public, and in … Continue reading →
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Former Sprint CEO Dan Hesse talks about what he focused on, in order to execute one of the most remarkable corporate turn-arounds in history
In this episode, host Tom Loarie delivers an insider-view, candid conversation with former Sprint CEO Dan Hesse, the man whose intense, clearly defined focus on ethical principles and putting others first resulted in one of the biggest corporate turn-arounds in … Continue reading →
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How to Move Forward, No Matter What! Practical Wisdom from Dan Heath and Tom Loarie on THE Mentors Radio
In today’s show Host Tom Loarie talks with best-selling author and speaker Dan Heath about how we get “stuck” — in business, in life, in relationships — and how to get “unstuck” and moving forward, no matter what. Dan offers … Continue reading →
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Fire Your Job and Hire Your Passion, with Guest Billy Wroe, Jr.
In this episode of THE Mentors Radio, host Tom Loarie talks with Billy F. Wroe, Jr., founder of 1stWroe and author of Fire Your Job, Hire Your Passion (see link in Show Notes below). Wroe is a career professional in … Continue reading →
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Five Years on the Fed’s Hit List: How CEO Howard Root fought the Feds and WON!
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, host Tom Loarie and mentor Howard Root, former CEO of Vascular Solutions and author of “Cardiac Arrest: Five heart-stopping years on the Fed’s Hit List” , deliver a riveting interview. Hang on to … Continue reading →
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Face Challenges in Business Head-On, with Genuine Appreciation for the People on your Team and a Sense of Humor… See how Jeff Nemeth at Ford turned the worst plant into the best
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Jeff Nemeth, former CEO of the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa, talks with Host Tom Loarie about the innovative and very human way he led Ford Southern Africa from being the lowest … Continue reading →
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