Thirty Minute Mentors
by 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.
Episodes
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Episode 355: Skybound Co-Founder and CEO David Alpert
The co-founder and CEO of Skybound Entertainment, David Alpert is the executive producer of The Walking Dead, the most successful cable television show of all time, and Invincible, the number-one revenue-generating show on Prime Video. David joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons…
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Episode 354: Senator John Breaux
One of the top bipartisan dealmakers during his time in the United States Senate, Senator John Breaux represented Louisiana in Congress for more than three decades, including three terms in the Senate. Senator Breaux joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Senator Breaux...
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Episode 353: Guardian CEO Andrew McMahon
A Fortune 500 CEO, Andrew McMahon is the CEO of Guardian Life, one of the largest insurance companies in America. Andrew joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Andrew and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, managing risks and navigating...
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Episode 352: Grammy Award Winner Carly Pearce
Carly Pearce is a Grammy Award-winning country music star who has won both CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and ACM Female Artist of the Year. Carly joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Carly and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: high performance, leadership,...
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Episode 351: Former Macy's CEO Terry Lundgren
A former Fortune 100 CEO, Terry Lundgren was the CEO of Macy's Inc., the parent company of Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Bluemercury, and was the CEO of Neiman Marcus. Terry joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Terry and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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…
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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...
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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.…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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Episode 330: Priceline Co-Founder Paul Breitenbach
Paul Breitenbach is the co-founder and former Chief Marketing Officer of Priceline. Paul is also the founder and CEO of the AI company r4 Technologies. Paul joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Paul and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success,...
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Episode 329: General Paul Funk
General Paul Funk is a retired four-star general who led the world's largest international coalition against ISIS in Iraq and Syria and served as the commanding officer of the Army Training and Doctrine Command, responsible for overseeing the training of Army forces. General Funk joins Adam to...
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Episode 328: Stonepeak Co-Founder and CEO Michael Dorrell
Michael Dorrell is the co-founder and CEO of Stonepeak, a leading infrastructure investment firm with more than $80 billion in assets under management. Michael joins Adam to share his unique journey - from small-town Australia to the Forbes 400 list - and his best lessons and advice. Michael and...
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Episode 327: Senator Max Baucus
Max Baucus served for more than 35 years in the United States Senate before becoming the United States Ambassador to China. The longest-serving U.S. Senator in Montana history, Senator Baucus was the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee - one of the most powerful positions in Congress - and...
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Episode 326: Kate Spade Co-Founder Elyce Arons
Elyce Arons is the co-founder of Kate Spade and the co-founder and CEO of Frances Valentine. Elyce joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Elyce and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, team building, innovation, marketing, branding, and more.
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Episode 325: Northwestern Mutual CEO Tim Gerend
Tim Gerend is the CEO of Northwestern Mutual, one of America's largest financial services companies, with $40 billion in annual revenue. Tim joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Tim and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, communication and...
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Episode 324: Hazelden Betty Ford CEO Joseph Lee
Dr. Joseph Lee is the CEO of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, the largest nonprofit treatment provider in the United States. Joseph joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Joseph and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, transitioning from an...
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Episode 323: Olympic Gold Medalist Shannon Miller
Shannon Miller is one of the greatest gymnasts in American history and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Shannon led the Magnificent Seven to the United States' first-ever Olympic women's gymnastics team gold in the 1996 Summer Olympics. Shannon joins Adam to share her journey and her best…
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Episode 322: Lieutenant General Karen Gibson
Lieutenant General Karen Gibson is one of the highest-ranking women in the history of the United States Army and served as the Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate upon retiring from the Army. LTG Gibson joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. LTG Gibson and Adam...
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Episode 321: Zillow Co-Founder David Beitel
David Beitel is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Zillow. David was previously the CTO and one of the earliest team members of Expedia. David joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. David and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, leading...
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Episode 320: Award Winning Actor Ian Somerhalder
Ian Somerhalder is an award-winning actor turned entrepreneur. Ian starred on The Vampire Diaries and Lost before co-founding multiple businesses, including the supplement company The Absorption Company. Ian joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Ian and Adam discuss a...
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Episode 319: Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Muffet McGraw
One of the greatest coaches in the history of women's basketball and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, Muffet McGraw spent four decades coaching college basketball, including 33 years as the head coach at Notre Dame, winning two national championships and three consensus National Coach of...
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Episode 318: Jiffy Lube Co-Founder Stephen Spinelli
Stephen Spinelli is the co-founder of Jiffy Lube International and the President of Babson College. Stephen joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Stephen and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, mentorship, personal and professional growth,...
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Episode 317: Former Cisco CEO John Chambers
John Chambers is the former CEO of Cisco and the founder and CEO of the venture capital firm JC2 Ventures. One of the most successful leaders in Silicon Valley history and a former Fortune 100 CEO, John transformed Cisco from a $2 billion business to a nearly $50 billion enterprise. John joins…
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Episode 316: Peloton Co-Founder John Foley
John Foley is the co-founder and former CEO of Peloton - where he built and led a company that changed the way millions of people exercise - and is the co-founder and CEO of the interior design startup Ernesta. John joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. John and Adam...
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Episode 315: Award Winning Actress Nikki Reed
Nikki Reed is an award-winning actress turned entrepreneur. Nikki starred in The Twilight Saga and in Thirtreen before co-founding multiple businesses, including the supplement company The Absorption Company. Nikki joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Nikki and Adam...
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Episode 314: Former NBA Star Jamal Mashburn
Jamal Mashburn was a star in the NBA, but he has enjoyed even more success off the court. A highly successful entrepreneur, Jamal owns more than 100 businesses. Jamal joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jamal and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership,...
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Episode 313: Equinox Co-Founder Lavinia Errico
Lavinia Errico is the co-founder of Equinox, the largest luxury fitness business in the world, and is the founder of Joylift. Lavinia joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Lavinia and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, personal and...
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Episode 312: LegalZoom CEO Jeff Stibel
A serial entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, Jeff Stibel is the CEO of LegalZoom and the co-founder of Bryant Stibel, the venture capital firm he built in partnership with Kobe Bryant. Jeff joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jeff and Adam discuss a…
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Episode 311: General Tim Haugh
A retired four-star general who served at the highest levels within the military and the United States government, General Tim Haugh was the commander of the United States Cyber Command, the director of the National Security Agency, and the chief of the Central Security Service. General Haugh…
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Episode 310: Olympic Gold Medalist Bonnie Blair
One of the greatest speed skaters of all time, Bonnie Blair is a five-time Olympic gold medalist. Bonnie joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Bonnie and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the path to greatness, how to enjoy sustained excellence, coaching and...
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Episode 309: Former Royal Caribbean CEO Richard Fain
Richard Fain was the CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, the parent company of Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. Richard joins Adam to share his journey transforming Royal Caribbean from a small cruise operator into a market leader and his best lessons and advice. Richard and...
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Episode 308: Vistage CEO Sam Reese
Sam Reese is the CEO of Vistage, the world's largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize business leaders. Sam joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Sam and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: career success, coaching, mentorship…
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Episode 307: Cameo Co-Founder and CEO Steven Galanis
Steven Galanis is the co-founder and CEO of Cameo, an online marketplace that changed the way people engage with celebrities. Steven joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Steven and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, mentorship, business development,...
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Episode 306: Auntie Anne's Founder Anne Beiler
Anne Beiler is the founder of Auntie Anne's, the largest pretzel franchise in the world, with more than 2,000 locations across over 30 countries. Anne joins Adam to share her unique journey - from Amish country to global success - and best lessons learned along the way. Anne and Adam discuss a…
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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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