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Thirty Minute MentorsEpisode 300: NBA Hall of Famer Sidney MoncriefAn NBA legend and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, Sidney Moncrief was a five-time NBA All-Star, five-time member of the All-NBA team, and two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Sidney joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Sidney and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, teamwork, the keys to individual and collective greatness, adaptability, resilience, lessons from competing against Michael Jordan and the NBA's best, and much more.
2025-10-0736 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 299: Admiral Bill LescherA retired four-star admiral and the former Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Bill Lescher was the second-highest-ranking commissioned officer in the United States Navy. Admiral Lescher joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Admiral Lescher and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: core leadership principles universal to success, the keys to enterprise-wide leadership, barrier removal in leadership, building a learning culture, motivation, performing under pressure, and more.
2025-09-3037 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 298: Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh CassidySukhinder Singh Cassidy is the CEO of Xero, one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in the world, with 4.4 million customers and a market cap of roughly $20 billion. Sukhinder was previously the President of StubHub, an executive at Google and Amazon, and an entrepreneur who founded a public company. Sukhinder joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Sukhinder and Adam discuss leadership, career success, building winning organizations and cultures, and much more.
2025-09-2335 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 297: Rotary CEO John HewkoJohn Hewko is the CEO of Rotary International, one of the largest service organizations in the world, with more than 1.2 million members across 46,000 Rotary Clubs. John joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. John and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: adaptive leadership, consensus building, communication, mentorship, leading and working internationally, leading a service organization, and much more.
2025-09-1633 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 296: Former Sonic CEO Clifford HudsonClifford Hudson was the CEO of Sonic, the largest drive-in fast-food chain in America. Under Cliff's leadership, Sonic grew from $800 million to $4.5 billion in annual revenue and to more than 3,600 locations. Cliff joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Cliff and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, communication, sales, growth and scale, driving technological change and innovation, and much more.
2025-09-0935 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 295: Montel WilliamsAn Emmy Award winner and a New York Times bestselling author, Montel Williams was the host of The Montel Williams Show and is the host of The Balancing Act and Military Makeover with Montel. Montel joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Montel and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, navigating challenging times, pivoting, goal setting, self-awareness, communication, and much more.
2025-09-0238 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 294: Principal CEO Deanna StrableA Fortune 500 CEO and the leader of one of America's largest financial services companies, Deanna Strable is the CEO of Principal, where she leads nearly 20,000 employees who serve more than 62 million customers around the world. Deanna joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Deanna and Adam discuss leadership, career development, mentorship, and much more.
2025-08-2640 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 293: Booking CEO Glenn FogelA Fortune 500 CEO and the leader of a company valued at more than $180 billion, Glenn Fogel is the CEO of Booking Holdings, the world's leading provider of online travel and related services and the parent company of Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, Rentalcars.com, KAYAK, and OpenTable. Glenn joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Glenn and Adam discuss leadership, business strategy, career success, and much more.
2025-08-1941 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 291: barre3 Co-Founder and CEO Sadie LincolnSadie Lincoln is the co-founder and CEO of barre3, the largest omnichannel boutique fitness brand independently owned and operated by women. Sadie joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Sadie and Adam cover a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, growth and scale, franchising, accountability, cultivating self-confidence, excelling as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and much more.
2025-08-0531 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 290: Goodwill CEO Steve PrestonSteve Preston is the CEO of Goodwill and is the former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Steve has also served as the CFO of two Fortune 500 companies and as the CEO of two large private companies. Steve joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Steve and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, crisis management, relationship building, mission, trust, and much more.
2025-07-2937 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 289: Thumbtack Co-Founder and CEO Marco ZappacostaMarco Zappacosta is the co-founder and CEO of Thumbtack, a leading online marketplace with more than 10 million users who have engaged more than 300,000 local service professionals to complete more than 90 million projects. Marco joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Marco and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, product validation, user acquisition, growth and scale, hiring, building a remote-first culture, AI, and more.
2025-07-2234 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 288: Celebrity Chef Robert IrvineA celebrity chef and an entrepreneur, Robert Irvine has hosted many cooking television and talk shows over the years, including Dinner Impossible, Worst Cooks in America, Restaurant Impossible, and The Robert Irvine Show, and currently runs sixteen different companies. Robert joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Robert and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, entrepreneurship, empathy, ego, accountability, trust, mentorship, and much more.
2025-07-1539 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 287: Fabletics Co-Founder and CEO Adam GoldenbergAdam Goldenberg is the co-founder and CEO of Fabletics and is the co-founder and co-CEO of TechStyle, whose roster of brands - including Fabletics, Savage X Fenty, JustFab, ShoeDazzle, and FabKids - has generated over $15 billion in sales. Adam Goldenberg joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Adam and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including leadership, entrepreneurship, team-building, hiring, building successful brands, collaborating with celebrities, e-commerce, and more.
2025-07-0832 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 286: Rent the Runway Co-Founder and CEO Jennifer HymanJennifer Hyman is the co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway. Rent the Runway disrupted the fashion industry, changing the way in which countless women shop for clothing. Jennifer joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Jennifer and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, crisis management, adaptability, confidence, cross-functional teams, and much more.
2025-07-0143 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 285: Klutch Sports Founder and CEO Rich PaulRich Paul is the founder and CEO of Klutch Sports Group, where he represents many of the best players in basketball, including LeBron James, Anthony Davis, De'Aaron Fox, and Tyrese Maxey. Rich joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Rich and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: relationship building, dealmaking, leading and managing people, excelling as a trusted advisor, lessons learned from LeBron James, and much more.
2025-06-2435 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 284: Governor Chet CulverChet Culver is the former Governor of Iowa. Governor Culver led Iowa through the worst natural disaster in state history. Governor Culver joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Governor Culver and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: competition, leadership, team-building, crisis management, mission and purpose, and much more.
2025-06-1738 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 283: Extra Space Storage CEO Joe MargolisJoe Margolis is the Extra Space Storage, an S&P 500 company and the largest operator of self storage properties in America, with more than 4,000 sites, 8,000 employees, and 2.4 million customers. Joe joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Joe and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, culture, career success, dealmaking, mentorship, and much more.
2025-06-1030 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 282: Man Group CEO Robyn GrewRobyn Grew is the CEO of Man Group, one of the largest hedge funds in the world, with nearly $170 billion in assets under management. Robyn joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Robyn and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, authenticity, breaking into and breaking stereotypes in finance, hiring, decision-making, and much more.
2025-06-0339 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 281: Anthem Founder and Former CEO Ben LytleBen Lytle is the founder and former CEO of Anthem, now known as Elevance Health, a Fortune 50 company that generated $175 billion last year. Ben has founded seven companies, including two listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Ben joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Ben and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, personal and professional development, the keys to building and growing a company, how to navigate change, how to understand and attain success, and more.
2025-05-2734 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 280: Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny KrayzelburgLenny Krayzelburg is a four-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the greatest backstroke swimmers of all time. Lenny joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Lenny and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the mindset and path to greatness; motivation; pushing your comfort zone; overcoming setbacks; leadership and coaching; and much more.
2025-05-2034 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 279: Dimensional Co-Founder David BoothDavid Booth is the co-founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, a leading investment management company, with $777 billion in assets under management as of the end of last year. David helped transform the world of modern investing and is the namesake of the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. David joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. David and Adam discuss investing, managing uncertainty, decision-making, trust, data, leadership, success, and much more.
2025-05-1330 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 278: Uncle Nearest Founder and CEO Fawn WeaverFawn Weaver is the founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the most-awarded American whiskey or Bourbon over the last six years. A two-time New York Times best-selling author, Fawn is one of only five Black women to found and lead a billion-dollar business in U.S. history. Fawn joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Fawn and Adam discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, creativity, and much more.
2025-05-0636 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 277: Former Pfizer CEO Jeff KindlerJeff Kindler was the CEO of Pfizer, the largest research-based pharmaceutical company in the world. Jeff oversaw Pfizer's $68 billion acquisition of Wyeth and led an organization that generated more than $60 billion in annual revenue. Jeff is currently the CEO of Centrexion Therapeutics. Jeff joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jeff and Adam discuss leadership and managing the challenges that come with it, career success and how to attain it, and much more.
2025-04-2941 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 276: RE/MAX CEO and Former DISH Network CEO Erik CarlsonA former Fortune 500 CEO and the current CEO of one of the most recognized brands in real estate, Erik Carlson has led two household name companies in two very different industries. Erik Carlson was the CEO of Dish Network and is the CEO of RE/MAX. Erik joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Erik and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, motivation, intrapreneurship, team-building and hiring, navigating change, and much more.
2025-04-2235 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 275: MLB Manager Clint HurdleClint Hurdle has spent nearly 50 years in professional baseball, including 10 as a player and 17 as a manager in the majors. While leading the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates, Clint developed a reputation as one of the best managers in baseball and was named NL Manager of the Year. Clint joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Clint and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership; trust; coaching and managing people and teams; building winning cultures; and much more.
2025-04-1530 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 274: Thomson Reuters CEO Steve HaskerSteve Hasker is the CEO of Thomson Reuters, a conglomerate that generated more than $7 billion in revenue last year and consists of 26,000 people across more than 75 countries. Steve joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Steve and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, productivity, balance, leading through change and transformation, leading data-driven businesses, AI, customer centricity, and more.
2025-04-0836 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 273: Olympic Gold Medalist Jessie DigginsJessie Diggins is the most decorated cross-country skier in American history. Jessie has won two World Cup overall titles, six World Championship medals, and three Olympic medals, including an Olympic gold medal. Jessie joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Jessie and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: attaining greatness, motivation, vulnerability, leadership, mental health, and much more.
2025-04-0134 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 272: NTT DATA CEO Abhijit DubeyAbhijit Dubey is the CEO of NTT Data, Inc., a $30 billion business and one of the largest IT services providers in the world. Abhijit joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Abhijit and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, personal and professional development and success, communication, hiring, ethics, trust, innovation, and much more.
2025-03-2533 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 271: Venture Capital Pioneer Alan PatricofA pioneer in the world of venture capital and a legend in the investment community, Alan Patricof is the co-founder of Apax Partners - one of the largest and most successful private equity firms in the world - and the venture capital firms Greycroft and Primetime Partners. Alan joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Alan and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, entrepreneurship, longevity, investing, venture capital, private equity, failure, success, and more.
2025-03-1834 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 270: Chili's CEO Kevin HochmanKevin Hochman is the CEO of Brinker International, the parent company of Chili's and Maggiano's. Kevin led Chili's turnaround and leads a business on pace to generate more than $5 billion this year. Kevin joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Kevin and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the keys to successful leadership and to developing as a leader, the keys to career success, servant leadership, how to cultivate an employee-centric culture, and much more.
2025-03-1134 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 269: Governor Christine Todd WhitmanChristine Todd Whitman is the only woman to ever serve as governor of New Jersey and is a former Cabinet member, having served as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Governor Whitman joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons learned along the way. Governor Whitman and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, influence, decision-making, pushing your comfort zone, building consensus, and much more.
2025-03-0437 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 268: Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen JonesThe first Black swimmer to set a world record, Cullen Jones is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, winning gold medals in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympic games. Cullen joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Cullen and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: reaching peak performance and attaining greatness; motivation; goal setting; mental wellness; managing and performing under pressure; developing comfort in your own skin; and much more.
2025-02-2534 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 267: John Hancock CEO Brooks TingleBrooks Tingle is the CEO of John Hancock, one of America's largest insurance companies. Brooks joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Brooks and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, communication, influence, hiring, culture, customer centricity, and much more.
2025-02-1835 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 266: Emmy Award Winning Producer David CollinsA nine-time Emmy Award winner, David Collins is the creator and Executive Producer of Queer Eye, one the most successful reality television shows of all time. David joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. David and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, personal and professional success and transformation, authenticity, creativity, reinvention, and much more.
2025-02-1138 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 265: Century 21 CEO Mike MiedlerMike Miedler is the CEO of Century 21, one of the largest companies and best-known brands in the world of real estate, with more than 140,000 affiliated agents across 86 countries and territories. Mike joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Mike and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, personal and professional development, emotional intelligence, communication, sales, negotiations, branding, and more.
2025-02-0435 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 264: Congressman Patrick KennedyPatrick Kennedy is a former Congressman and a leading mental health advocate. Congressman Kennedy served for eight terms in Congress and co-authored the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Congressman Kennedy joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Congressman Kennedy and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, resilience, mental wellness, and much more.
2025-01-2836 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 263: Olympic Gold Medalist Amanda KesselWidely considered one of the greatest female hockey players of all time, Amanda Kessel is an Olympic gold medalist; was a star player in college, the pros, and in international competition; and is currently an executive with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Amanda joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Amanda and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: competition, goal-setting, attaining greatness, leadership, teamwork, culture, performing under pressure, navigating failure, and more.
2025-01-2130 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 262: Former Baseball Star Jake PeavyA three-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion, and Cy Young Award winner, Jake Peavy was a Major League Baseball star and is currently an analyst for MLB Network. Jake joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jake and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, teamwork, mentorship, performing at an elite level, performing under pressure, and much more.
2025-01-1438 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 260: Olympic Gold Medalist Greg LouganisThe greatest diver in American history, Greg Louganis is a 4-time Olympic gold medalist, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, and a member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame. Greg joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Greg and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: attaining greatness and peak performance, motivation, performing under pressure, navigating challenges and setbacks, and more.
2024-12-3126 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 259: Celebrity Chef Duff GoldmanA celebrity chef, Duff Goldman was the star of the hit TV show Ace of Cakes. Duff currently serves as a judge on Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship and Spring Baking Championship and is the co-host of Kids Baking Championship. Duff joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Duff and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: attaining greatness; creativity; relevance and reinvention; leadership; branding; and much more.
2024-12-2432 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 258: Lieutenant General Robert Ashley Jr.Lieutenant General Robert Ashley was the senior advisor to the Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff of the Army for all aspects of intelligence, counterintelligence, and security before becoming the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). LTG Ashley joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. LTG Ashley and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, relationship building, trust, motivation and persuasion, introversion, and much more.
2024-12-1739 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 257: Basketball Hall of Famer Val AckermanVal Ackerman was the founding president of the WNBA, was the president of USA Basketball, is the commissioner of the Big East Conference, and is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. Val joins Adam to share her journey as a trailblazer and a leader in the world of sports and her best lessons and advice. Val and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership; career success; inclusivity; balance; mentorship; and much more.
2024-12-1035 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 256: Quinn Emanuel Founder John QuinnJohn Quinn is the founder and Chairman of Quinn Emanuel, the largest law firm in the world focused on business litigation, with more than $2 billion in revenue last year. John joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. John and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, business development, building winning teams and cultures, negotiation, persuasion, and more.
2024-12-0330 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 255: Former PayPal and Intuit CEO Bill HarrisBill Harris was CEO of two of America's most successful technology companies - Intuit and PayPal - and was the founding CEO of Personal Capital, which was acquired for $1 billion. Bill joins Adam to share his journey and his lessons and advice. Bill and Adam discuss a wide range range of topics: leadership, personal and professional discovery and success, innovation, hiring, learning from failure, and much more.
2024-11-2633 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 254: Vice Admiral Ted CarterVice Admiral Ted Carter led at the highest levels in the United States Navy and currently serves as President of Ohio State University. A Top Gun graduate, VADM Carter flew on 125 combat missions around the world and previously served as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy and President of the University of Nebraska System. VADM Carter joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. VADM Carter and Adam discuss leadership, career development, performance, trust, and much more.
2024-11-1935 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 253: Former Olympic Gold Medalist Marion JonesMarion Jones was considered by many to be the greatest female athlete in the world. Marion won an unprecedented five Olympic medals in track and field - three gold and two silver - at the 2000 Summer Olympics before returning them amid a historic doping scandal. Marion joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons learned along the way. Marion and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: navigating the highest of highs and lowest of lows; failure and success; resilience; influence; mindset; and more.
2024-11-1242 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 252: TruStage CEO Terrance WilliamsTerrance Williams is the CEO of TruStage, one of the largest insurance companies in America. TruStage generated nearly five and a half billion dollars in revenue last year. Terrance joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Terrance and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, personal and professional development, culture, hiring, purpose, and much more.
2024-11-0535 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 251: Whole Foods Founder John MackeyJohn Mackey is the founder and former CEO of Whole Foods, one of America's most successful and popular supermarket chains. Under John's leadership, Whole Foods grew to 540 stores, 105,000 employees, and $22 billion in annual sales, and was acquired for $13.7 billion. John joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. John and Adam discuss entrepreneurship; leadership; growth and scale; culture; recruiting, retaining, and motivating talent; personal and professional development; and more.
2024-10-2936 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 250: Basketball Legend Muggsy BoguesMuggsy Bogues is a basketball legend and the shortest player in the history of the NBA. Muggsy played for 4 years over 14 seasons and set the Charlotte Hornets franchise record for steals and assists along the way. Muggsy joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Muggsy and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, teamwork, mentorship, overcoming adversity, attaining greatness, and much more.
2024-10-2231 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 249: Thrivent CEO Teresa RasmussenThe leader of one of the largest financial services companies in America, Teresa Rasmussen is the CEO of Thrivent, which generated $9.7 billion in revenue last year. Terry joins Adam to share her unique journey - from dental hygienist to Fortune 500 CEO - and her best lessons learned along the way. Terry and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, personal and professional development, feedback, managing transformation and change, ethics, and more.
2024-10-1534 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 248: General John AllenThe first Marine ever selected to command a theater of war, General John Allen led the multinational military campaign in Afghanistan and upon retiring from the military led the international effort to combat ISIS. General Allen joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. General Allen and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership; personal, professional, and career development; motivation; resilience; and much more.
2024-10-0837 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 247: Olympic Gold Medalist Bryan ClayBryan Clay was considered the greatest athlete in the world, winning an Olympic gold medal in the decathlon. Bryan joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Bryan and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: attaining greatness and peak performance; mentorship and influence; health and wellness; and more.
2024-10-0127 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 246: 1-800-Flowers Founder and CEO Jim McCannJim McCann is the founder and CEO of 1-800-Flowers. A pioneer in the world of retail, 1-800-Flowers generates more than $2 billion a year in revenue, consists of over a dozen brands, has more than 3,000 employees, and delivers more than 30 million gifts a year. Jim joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jim and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, career development, marketing, customer centricity, self-deprecation, growth and scale, and much more.
2024-09-2438 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 244: Former Tropicana CEO Willie PietersenWillie Pietersen was the CEO of four different multibillion-dollar businesses, including Tropicana and Seagram USA. Willie joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons on leadership and career success. Willie and Adam discuss lessons from growing up in South Africa when apartheid began; navigating a nontraditional path to the c-suite; keys to growing and excelling as a leader; the importance of ethics in leadership and business; and much more.
2024-09-1034 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 243: Cvent Founder and CEO Reggie AggarwalReggie Aggarwal is the founder and CEO of Cvent, the largest event software company. Reggie has led Cvent through numerous highs and lows - from the brink of bankruptcy to getting acquired by Blackstone last year for $4.6 billion. Reggie joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Reggie and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, team-building, career development, crisis management, culture, and much more.
2024-09-0337 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 242: Principal CEO Dan HoustonA Fortune 500 CEO and the leader of one of America's largest financial services companies, Dan Houston is the CEO of Principal Financial Group, where he leads nearly 20,000 employees and a business that generates more than $13 billion a year and serves more than 62 million customers. Dan joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Dan and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, teamwork, trust, career development, customer centricity, and much more.
2024-08-2734 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 241: Lieutenant General Mary O'BrienLieutenant General Mary O'Brien is in a rare group of women who have ascended to the highest levels of leadership within the military, most recently leading one of the Defense Department's most important modernization initiatives. Lieutenant General O'Brien joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Lieutenant General O'Brien and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including leadership, building and managing high-performance teams, overcoming obstacles and blind spots, and much more.
2024-08-2037 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 240: Celebrity Chef Andrew ZimmernThe creator, host, and star of numerous highly popular food television, web, and radio shows, Andrew Zimmern is a celebrity chef, an Emmy Award winner, and the recipient of four James Beard Awards. Andrew joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Andrew and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including attaining greatness, navigating a nonlinear path to success, resilience, humility, leadership, and more.
2024-08-1337 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 239: Panera Founder Ron ShaichRon Shaich is the founder and former CEO of Panera Bread, which he sold for $7.5 billion and was the best-performing restaurant stock under his leadership. Ron helped define the fast-casual restaurant segment: he was also the CEO of Au Bon Pain and is the Chairman of and lead investor in Cava, Tatte, Life Alive, and Level99. Ron joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Ron and Adam discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, personal and professional development, and much more.
2024-08-0634 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 238: Regus Founder Mark DixonMark Dixon is a pioneer in the world of coworking. Mark is the founder of Regus, now known as IWG - which has more than 4,000 locations across more than 120 countries - and where he serves as CEO. Mark joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Mark and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, growth and scale, innovation, hiring, the future of work, and much more.
2024-07-3033 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 237: BILL Founder and CEO René LacerteA leading entrepreneur in the world of fintech, René Lacerte is the founder and CEO of BILL. Valued at more than $5 billion, BILL helps hundreds of thousands of businesses manage their financial workflows. René joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. René and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, entrepreneurship, EQ, growth and scale, culture, and much more.
2024-07-2336 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 236: CDC Director Dr. Mandy CohenDr. Mandy Cohen is the Director of the CDC, where she leads the federal agency responsible for protecting America's health. Dr. Cohen was North Carolina's Health and Human Services Secretary during the COVID-19 crisis. Dr. Cohen joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons learned along the way. Dr. Cohen and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, crisis management, communication, trust, career development, balance, and much more.
2024-07-1634 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 235: Award Winning Actor Beau BridgesA three-time Emmy Award winner, two-time Golden Globe Award winner, and Grammy Award winner, Beau Bridges has spent more than 75 years acting in television and movies and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame along the way. Beau joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Beau and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including leadership, mentorship, building successful relationships, enjoying professional longevity, and much more.
2024-07-0932 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 234: Vice Admiral Carol PottengerThe first female three-star Admiral to lead in a combat branch, Vice Admiral Carol Pottenger spent more than 35 years serving in the United States Navy, leading at all levels and breaking many barriers along the way. Vice Admiral Pottenger joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Vice Admiral Pottenger and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, communication, confidence, inclusivity, listening, mentorship, and much more.
2024-07-0235 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 233: Whole Foods CEO Jason BuechelJason Buechel is the CEO of Whole Foods, one of America's largest, most popular, and most successful supermarket chains. Jason joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jason and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leading people, teams, and companies; personal and professional development; recruiting, retaining, and motivating talent; building trust; feedback; and much more.
2024-06-2532 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 232: WWE Superstar Daria BerenatoOne of the biggest stars in the world of wrestling, Daria Berenato - also known by her stage name Sonya Deville - is a WWE Women's Tag Team Champion and is the first openly gay female WWE wrestler. Daria joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Daria and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the keys to an unconventional path to success; relationships; motivation; mindset; and much more.
2024-06-1830 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 231: Former NASA Administrator and Secretary of the Navy Sean O'KeefeSean O'Keefe was the Secretary of the Navy, the Administrator of NASA, and the Chancellor of LSU. Sean joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Sean and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, motivation, innovation, and much more.
2024-06-1139 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 230: Former IHOP CEO Julia StewartJulia Stewart was the leader of two of America's best-known restaurant chains. Julia Stewart was the CEO of IHOP, and upon acquiring Applebee's, spent a decade as the CEO of the parent organization of both IHOP and Applebee's. Julia joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Julia and Adam discuss leadership, career development, risk-taking, culture, confidence, navigating setbacks, and much more.
2024-06-0437 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 229: Governor Mark SanfordMark Sanford is the former Governor of South Carolina and a former United States Congressman. Governor Sanford joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Governor Sanford and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: winning and losing elections; leadership; ethics; overcoming obstacles, challenges, and failure; authenticity; personal and professional development; relationships; and more.
2024-05-2838 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 228: NFL Hall of Famer LeRoy ButlerLeRoy Butler is an NFL Hall of Famer, a Super Bowl champion, and the creator of the Lambeau Leap. LeRoy joins Adam to share his unique journey - overcoming poverty, bullying, and physical and learning disabilities to reach the pinnacle of success in football - and his best lessons learned along the way. LeRoy and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, teamwork, overcoming adversity, building winning cultures, developing a winning mindset, happiness, and much more.
2024-05-2136 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 227: GameStop Co-Founder Gary KusinGary Kusin is the co-founder of GameStop and Laura Mercier Cosmetics and was the CEO of Kinko's. Gary led the turnaround of Kinko's and its acquisition by and integration into FedEx. Gary joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Gary and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, entrepreneurship, building winning relationships, building winning teams and cultures, feedback, mentorship, and much more.
2024-05-1438 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 226: Award Winning Actress Bellamy YoungBellamy Young was a star on the hit TV show Scandal, where she portrayed the first female president of the United States and won a Critics' Choice Award. Bellamy joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Bellamy and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: finding personal and professional alignment; pivoting in your career; excelling in a competitive field; leadership; human rights; lessons from Kerry Washington and Shonda Rhimes; and more.
2024-05-0733 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 225: St. Jude CEO James DowningDr. James Downing is the CEO of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, one of the best-known and most impactful hospitals in America. St. Jude has an annual operating budget of roughly $1.4 billion, and among other achievements, has helped raise the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80%. James joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. James and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, innovation, decision-making, and more.
2024-04-3033 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 224: Senator Doug JonesDoug Jones was the first Democrat elected to the United States Senate from Alabama in 25 years and was one of the most productive and bipartisan members of the Senate during his time in office. Senator Jones joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Senator Jones and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, mentorship, decision-making, finding common ground, building trust, fostering productive work environments, and much more.
2024-04-2334 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 223: Madison Reed Founder and CEO Amy ErrettAmy Errett is the founder and CEO of Madison Reed, which disrupted the hair coloring market and has serviced more than 5 million customers since its inception. Amy joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Amy and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal and professional discovery and development, leadership, building winning teams and cultures, diversity and inclusion, and much more.
2024-04-1635 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 222: Therabody Founder Jason WerslandDr. Jason Wersland is the founder of Therabody and the inventor of the Theragun. Jason joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jason and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, team-building, trust, growth and scale, mission, marketing, wellness, and more.
2024-04-0935 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 220: Reebok Co-Founder Joe FosterJoe Foster is the co-founder of Reebok, one of the best-known and most successful sportswear companies of all time. Joe joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Joe and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, growth and scale, expanding internationally, leadership, marketing, branding, and more.
2024-03-2627 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 219: Ambassador Patricia MollerPatricia Moller was the United States Ambassador to two different conflict-ridden countries: Burundi and Guinea. Ambassador Moller led through numerous significant crises, including helping to avert a civil war. Ambassador Moller joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons learned along the way. Ambassador Moller and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, crisis management, negotiations, conflict resolution, career development, and much more.
2024-03-1936 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 218: UKG CEO Chris ToddChris Todd is the CEO of UKG, one of the largest private software companies in the world, valued at $22 billion. Chris leads 15,000 employees across more than 150 countries and oversees a customer base of 75,000 organizations. Chris joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Chris and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: defining and attaining success, leadership, personal and professional development, communication, feedback, hiring, customer-centricity, culture, and more.
2024-03-1235 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 217: Thrive Market Co-Founder and CEO Nick GreenNick Green is the co-founder and CEO of Thrive Market, a leading social enterprise that has disrupted the way consumers can access healthy food and serves more than a million customers around the country. Nick joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Nick and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, entrepreneurship, personal and professional development, relationship-building, mission, capital-raising, navigating rejection, and more.
2024-03-0535 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 216: Former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO James KeyesJames Keyes was the CEO of two of America's largest and best-known companies: 7-Eleven and Blockbuster. While James was CEO of 7-Eleven, shareholder value increased tenfold and the company was acquired. James joins Adam to share his unique journey - from growing up in poverty to leading two household name companies with opposite fates - and his best lessons learned along the way. James and Adam discuss leadership, managing adversity and change, cultivating confidence, cultural literacy, and much more.
2024-02-2738 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 215: Former Celebrity Cruises CEO Lisa Lutoff-PerloLisa Lutoff-Perlo was the CEO of Celebrity Cruises and the first female CEO of a major cruise line, where she led a multibillion-dollar business and more than 20,000 people. Lisa joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Lisa and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, crisis management, customer centricity, culture, gender equity in the workplace, and much more.
2024-02-2034 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 214: Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO Artis StevensArtis Stevens is the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, one of America's largest and most impactful non-profit organizations focused on mentorship. Artis joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Artis and Adam discuss the ins and outs of mentorship - how to find a mentor, how to optimize a mentor-mentee relationship, how to be a great mentor, and much more - in addition to topics ranging from career development to leadership to purpose.
2024-02-1338 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 213: PEAK6 Co-Founder Jenny JustA self-made billionaire, Jenny Just is the co-founder and managing director of PEAK6, a multi-billion dollar financial services and technology company. Jenny joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Jenny and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, decision-making, risk management, investing, poker, managing personal and professional relationships, and more.
2024-02-0632 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 212: NFL Hall of Famer Ron MixOne of the greatest offensive linemen in the history of football, Ron Mix is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was one of the best players in the game in each of his first nine seasons. Ron joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Ron and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: attaining greatness, leadership, building winning teams and cultures, building relationships and loyalty, negotiations, the social impact of sports, and much more.
2024-01-3043 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 211: Monumental Sports Founder and CEO Ted LeonsisTed Leonsis is the founder and CEO of Monumental Sports, which owns and operates five professional sports teams, including the Washington Wizards, Capitals, and Mystics. Previously a senior executive at AOL, Ted is also the co-founder of the venture capital firm Revolution Growth. Ted joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Ted and Adam discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, mentorship, personal and professional development, the human and business sides of sports, and much more.
2024-01-2351 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 210: Former P.F. Chang's CEO Michael OsanlooMichael Osanloo was the CEO of P.F. Chang's, a billion-dollar restaurant chain with more than 300 locations around the world. Michael is the CEO of Portillo's, which has expanded rapidly under his leadership and is valued at over a billion dollars. Michael joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Michael and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, decision-making, customer-centricity, hiring, culture, and much more.
2024-01-1635 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 209: Teladoc Health CEO Jason GorevicJason Gorevic is the CEO of Teladoc Health, the world's largest telehealth company. Jason joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Jason and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leading people, organizations, and your own career; leading remote and hybrid teams; building a values-driven culture; hiring; feedback; how to define and measure success; and much more.
2024-01-0933 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 208: Olympic Gold Medalist Benita Fitzgerald MosleyBenita Fitzgerald Mosley is the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles. Benita has served in leadership roles for numerous prominent nonprofit organizations and is the CEO of the nonprofit Multiplying Good. Benita joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons learned along the way. Benita and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, mentorship, motivation, mindset, overcoming imposter syndrome, building winning relationships, and much more.
2024-01-0233 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 207: NFL Legend Fran TarkentonOne of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, Fran Tarkenton is an NFL legend and a Hall of Famer. Fran led the NFL in all-time passing yards and touchdowns at the time of his retirement. Fran joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Fran and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, mentorship, personal and professional development, winning and losing on and off the field, and much more.
2023-12-2633 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 206: DocuSign CEO Allan ThygesenAllan Thygesen is the CEO of DocuSign, the market leader in eSignature. DocuSign has facilitated more than a billion eSignature transactions for users across more than 180 countries. Allan previously led a $100 billion + business within Google. Allan joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Allan and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leading people and teams, leading a global business, career development, decision-making, networking, innovation, hiring, and much more.
2023-12-1934 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 205: Congressman Tim RyanTim Ryan spent two decades as a member of Congress, winning ten consecutive elections. Congressman Ryan joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Congressman Ryan and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including leadership, mentorship, trust, building successful relationships, developing a winning mindset, and much more.
2023-12-1234 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 204: TaskRabbit CEO Ania SmithAnia Smith is the CEO of TaskRabbit, where hundreds of thousands of freelancers have performed millions of tasks in thousands of cities across nine countries. Ania joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Ania and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, customer-centricity, decision-making, learning from mistakes, the gig economy, diversity and inclusion, and more.
2023-12-0532 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 203: Hockey Hall of Famer Chris ProngerOne of the greatest hockey players of all time and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Chris Pronger was a six-time all-star, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, an NHL MVP, and a Stanley Cup champion. Chris joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Chris and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, teamwork, motivation, mental toughness, mentorship, entrepreneurship, culture, and much more.
2023-11-2833 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 202: Red Robin CEO G.J. HartGJ Hart is the CEO of Red Robin, where he leads a billion-dollar business that consists of more than 500 restaurants and roughly 25,000 employees. GJ joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. GJ and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, building winning teams and cultures, building customer-centric businesses, navigating setbacks, the restaurant business, franchising, and much more.
2023-11-2133 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 200: Former Secretary of Commerce Carlos GutierrezA former Fortune 500 CEO and Cabinet member, Carlos Gutierrez was the CEO of Kellogg - the youngest CEO in Kellogg history and the only Latino CEO of a Fortune 500 company at the time - and subsequently the United States Secretary of Commerce. Secretary Gutierrez joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Secretary Gutierrez and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, sales, building winning teams and cultures, mentorship, and much more.
2023-11-0738 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 199: Mailchimp CEO Rania SuccarRania Succar is the CEO of Mailchimp, the leading email marketing and automation company. Mailchimp helps 13 million customers around the world send more than a half billion emails every day. Rania joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Rania and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, hiring, innovation, email marketing, work-life balance, and more.
2023-10-3135 minThirty Minute MentorsEpisode 62: RE/MAX CEO Adam ContosAdam Contos is the CEO of RE/MAX, one of the largest and best-known companies in the world of residential real estate, represented by over 135,000 agents across more than 110 countries and territories. Adam C. joins Adam to share his unique journey from running a SWAT team to leading a public company and his best lessons learned along the way. Adam C. and Adam discuss leadership, sales, real estate, climbing the corporate ladder, culture and more.
2021-03-1631 min
Thirty Minute MentorsEpisode 4: Gold's Gym CEO Adam ZeitsiffGold's Gym CEO Adam Zeitsiff joins Adam to share his thoughts on how to get to the top and how to lead once you are there. Adam Z. delves into his journey from student to CEO of a company that caters to over 3 million members across 29 countries and his strategy for Gold's in a changing marketplace. Adam Z. and Adam also discuss a day in the life leading a global business, how to win in the modern fitness industry and the key drivers of success.
2020-02-0433 min
Thirty Minute MentorsEpisode 1: Kayak Co-Founder Keith MelnickKayak co-founder Keith Melnick speaks to Adam about building a multibillion-dollar business, the key to raising capital and why the best employees think they are about to get fired. Keith Melnick, the co-founder of Kayak and CEO of The Zebra, joins Adam to share his best lessons about entrepreneurship, leadership, and hiring from his experience building a multibillion-dollar business. Adam and Keith also cover Keith's path from engineering student to the present day, as Keith shares what he has learned along each key step of his journey.
2020-01-1028 min