Thirty Minute Mentors

Episodes

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  Episode 354: Senator John Breaux 20.10.2026 34m

  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 and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, relationship-building, dealmaking, decision-making, and much more.
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  Episode 353: Guardian CEO Andrew McMahon 13.10.2026 37m

  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 uncertainty, decision-making, impact, pressure, change, and more.
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  Episode 352: Grammy Award Winner Carly Pearce 06.10.2026 30m

  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, self-awareness, coachability, authenticity, creativity, resilience, balance, and more.
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  Episode 351: Former Macy's CEO Terry Lundgren 29.09.2026 37m

  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, career success, team building, communication, how to turn skeptics into supporters, how to manage change and transformation, and much more.
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  Episode 350: General CQ Brown, Jr. 22.09.2026 39m

  General CQ Brown, Jr. is a retired four-star general who served as the 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest-ranking officer in the United States military. General Brown previously served as Chief of Staff of the Air Force, becoming the first African American to lead a branch of the United States Armed Forces. General Brown joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. General Brown and Adam discuss leadership, career success, approachability and relatability, crisis management, innovation, trust, and much more.
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  Episode 349: California Pizza Kitchen Co-Founder Rick Rosenfield 15.09.2026 37m

  Rick Rosenfield is the co-founder and former CEO of California Pizza Kitchen, a global restaurant company that generates nearly a billion dollars a year in revenue. Rick joins Adam to share his unique journey - from criminal defense lawyer to one of the restaurant industry's most successful entrepreneurs - and his best lessons and advice. Rick and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, hiring, culture, resilience, partnership, and much more.
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  Episode 348: Waymo Founder Sebastian Thrun 08.09.2026 40m

  Sebastian Thrun is the founder of Waymo, the market leader in the United States in autonomous driving. A pioneer in the fields of computer science, robotics, automation, education, and artificial intelligence, Sebastian is recognized as the godfather of the self-driving car industry. Sebastian is also the founder and former CEO of Udacity. Sebastian joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Sebastian and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: innovation, purpose, trust, decision-making, team building, AI, leadership, success, and much more.
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  Episode 347: Newell Brands CEO Chris Peterson 01.09.2026 39m

  Chris Peterson is the CEO of Newell Brands, a Fortune 500 consumer products company comprised of global brands including Sharpie, Rubbermaid, and Crock-Pot. Chris joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Chris and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, strategy, time management and balance, tackling a turnaround, communication, hiring, innovation, and more.
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  Episode 346: Techstars Co-Founder and CEO David Cohen 25.08.2026 38m

  David Cohen is the co-founder and CEO of Techstars, one of the largest and most successful startup accelerators in the world. Techstars has backed more than 5,000 companies - including 29 billion-dollar companies - that have a combined market cap of more than $145 billion. David joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. David and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, mentorship, communication and persuasion, innovation, intrinsic motivation, AI, and more.
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  Episode 345: Major League Soccer Founder Alan Rothenberg 18.08.2026 43m

  Alan Rothenberg led the growth of soccer in the United States. A member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Alan was the president of U.S. Soccer, the governing body of American soccer, where he oversaw the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the 1999 Women's World Cup and founded Major League Soccer. Alan joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Alan and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, authenticity, reputation, risk, and much more.
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  Episode 344: Former E*TRADE CEO Mitch Caplan 11.08.2026 40m

  Mitch Caplan was the CEO of E*TRADE, where he helped pioneer the first fully integrated online brokerage platform and led through the highest of highs (building a $3 billion business) and the lowest of lows (the 2008 financial crisis). Mitch is currently the CEO of Willow Wealth. Mitch joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Mitch and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, humility, collaboration, growth and scale, innovation, navigating crisis and chaos, and much more.
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  Episode 343: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Neil Giraldo 04.08.2026 34m

  Neil Giraldo is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and a five-time Grammy winner. Neil has performed, written, and produced music that has sold more than 45 million records, most notably through his decades-long creative partnership with his wife and bandmate Pat Benatar. Neil joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Neil and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the road to greatness, leadership, creativity, ego, evolution, and much more.
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  Episode 342: The Knot Worldwide CEO Raina Moskowitz 28.07.2026 38m

  Raina Moskowitz is the CEO of The Knot Worldwide, one of the largest and best-known companies in the wedding industry. Raina was previously the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of Etsy. Raina joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Raina and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, team-building, career success, communication, community, trust, and more.
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  Episode 341: Senator Sheldon Whitehouse 21.07.2026 34m

  Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has spent the past two decades serving in the United States Senate, where he is currently the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and is a senior member of the Judiciary, Budget, and Finance Committees. Senator Whitehouse joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Senator Whitehouse and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, communication and persuasion, how to work with people you disagree with, and much more.
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  Episode 340: General Gary Brito 14.07.2026 33m

  General Gary Brito is a retired four-star general who was responsible for recruitment, retention, and training across the United States Army. General Brito was the Commanding General of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command and the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 of the United States Army. General Brito joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. General Brito and Adam discuss leadership, motivation, career success, team-building, and much more.
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  Episode 339: Former MLB Star Ben Zobrist 07.07.2026 43m

  Ben Zobrist was a three-time All-Star, a two-time World Series Champion, a World Series MVP, and one of baseball's first super utility players. Ben joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Ben and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the habits for success, versatility, developing mental toughness and a winning mindset, leadership, coaching, culture, performing under pressure, and more.
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  Episode 338: Poppi Co-Founder Allison Ellsworth 30.06.2026 36m

  Allison Ellsworth is the co-founder of Poppi. Allison joins Adam to share her journey building a multi-billion dollar brand and her best lessons and advice. Allison and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, passion, purpose, pushing your comfort zone, marketing, branding, balancing conviction with feedback, and more.
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  Episode 337: Headspace CEO Tom Pickett 23.06.2026 34m

  Tom Pickett is the CEO of Headspace, a market leader in the field of mental health, downloaded by more than 100 million people. Tom joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Tom and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, culture, hiring, AI, innovation, building a winning mindset, and more.
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  Episode 336: Former NFL Star Gerald McCoy 16.06.2026 42m

  A star in the NFL, Gerald McCoy was six-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro. Gerald joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Gerald and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, motivation, self-improvement, authenticity, peak performance, competition, culture, and much more.
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  Episode 335: Lieutenant General Jody Daniels 09.06.2026 36m

  Lieutenant General Jody Daniels is the first woman to lead the Army Reserve, serving as Chief of the United States Army Reserve and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve Command. Lieutenant General Daniels joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Lieutenant General Daniels and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, empowerment, accountability, alignment, decision making, trust, and much more.