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Thirty Minute Mentors

Adam Mendler
Leadership
Mentorship
Entrepreneurship
Career Development
Resilience
Self-Awareness
Innovation
Diversity and Inclusion
Olympics
Mental Health
United States Navy
Personal Development
Trust
Education
Personal Growth
Self-Confidence
Decathlon
WWE
John Hancock
Customer Centricity

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 –... more

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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 ... more

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... more

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... more

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

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Sebastian Thrun
Founder of Waymo, pioneer in self-driving vehicles
Waymo
Episode: Episode 348: Waymo Founder Sebastian Thrun
Chris Peterson
CEO of Newell Brands
Newell Brands
Episode: Episode 347: Newell Brands CEO Chris Peterson
David Cohen
Co-founder and CEO of Techstars
Techstars
Episode: Episode 346: Techstars Co-Founder and CEO David Cohen
Alan Rothenberg
Former president of US Soccer; founder of Major League Soccer
MLS, US Soccer
Episode: Episode 345: Major League Soccer Founder Alan Rothenberg
Mitch Caplan
Former CEO of E-Trade; current CEO of Willow Wealth
Willow Wealth
Episode: Episode 344: Former E*TRADE CEO Mitch Caplan
Neil Giraldo
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, guitarist, writer, and producer
Pat Benatar and Neal Giraldo, Inc.
Episode: Episode 343: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Neil Giraldo
Raina Moskowitz
CEO of The Knot Worldwide
The Knot Worldwide
Episode: Episode 342: The Knot Worldwide CEO Raina Moskowitz
Sheldon Whitehouse
United States Senator from Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
United States Senate
Episode: Episode 341: Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
Gary Brito
Retired four-star general, former commanding general of TRADOC
United States Army
Episode: Episode 340: General Gary Brito

Host

Adam Mendler
Host of Thirty Minute Mentors

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 381 ratings
  • Great leadership podcast

    Adam does a terrific job as host and has awesome guests giving insights into what a true leader embodies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cwchinn
    United States2 years ago
  • Best Questions

    Adam asks the best questions- have not found anyone else that comes close.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bradleywoolf
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Lessons!

    Adam and his guests have an incredible wealth of knowledge and make it accessible and helpful for listeners. Great listen for anyone wanting to take their leadership

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Taylor @ PWS
    United States4 years ago
  • A Must for Anyone in Business!

    Such a terrific podcast for anyone, but especially for anyone in business. The stories that Adam is able to draw out of his guests are truly inspirational, and a must for anyone going through the ups and downs of building a business!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lisa496
    United States4 years ago
  • Adam continues to impress. The content of his podcast are so helpful to me. His guests are success stories from all walks of life and have a gift for sharing the key points on how they got there. I can listen to them all day!

    Podchaser
    5
    eiglicki
    4 years ago

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Audience values authenticity, concise formats, and a mix of business, sports, and public service perspectives.
Listeners praise succinct, actionable leadership insights and high-caliber guests.
Fans note strong interview questions that elicit practical takeaways.

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Episode 347: Newell Brands CEO Chris Peterson
Q: Chris, what were the keys to rising within your career, and what can anyone do to rise within their career?
Perform the job well, take calculated risks, and seize opportunities to learn beyond your current role; be curious, engage across departments, and demonstrate leadership potential and strong communication to earn broader responsibilities.
Episode 346: Techstars Co-Founder and CEO David Cohen
Q: What role will AI play in leadership and innovation going forward?
AI will be a fundamental force; leaders must become AI native, orchestrating AI-enabled processes and leveraging data to create leverage across the organization, while preserving human judgment and the need for authentic, trusted networks.
Episode 346: Techstars Co-Founder and CEO David Cohen
Q: How should founders balance obsession with problem focus and openness to pivoting or changing approach?
Founders must obsess over the problem but stay flexible on the path to the solution; vision and focus must be reconciled, using reflective listening to understand market needs and be willing to pivot when data shows it's necessary.
Episode 346: Techstars Co-Founder and CEO David Cohen
Q: What makes a great mentor, and how do you cultivate effective mentor-mentee relationships?
Great mentors share experiences and ask thoughtful questions without presuming applicability, maintain a learning mindset, and engage in two-way relationships that benefit both mentor and mentee; the best relationships are not transactional but built on trust and mutual growth.
Episode 346: Techstars Co-Founder and CEO David Cohen
Q: What is the secret sauce that makes Techstars work and helps startups raise money after the program?
The network—the high-quality people who care about founders' success, open doors, provide credibility, and help founders leverage relationships to find customers, talent, or capital; that network is the massive unfair advantage and the central value proposition.

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What is Thirty Minute Mentors about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal development through concise interviews with high-achieving leaders across business, sports, technology, and public service. Episodes commonly explore mindset, mentorship, culture, and practical tactics for building teams, scaling organizations, and sustaining performance under pressure, often weaving in lessons from the guest's industry, career pivots, and lifecycle of growth. Noteworthy is the breadth of guests—from CEOs and founders to elite athletes and military leaders—providing a rich mix of corporate strategy, operational wisdom, and real-world leadership stories that listeners can apply quickly in their own careers.

A standout trait across episodes is the emphasis on ac... more

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Recent guests on Thirty Minute Mentors include:

1. Sebastian Thrun
2. Chris Peterson
3. David Cohen
4. Alan Rothenberg
5. Mitch Caplan
6. Neil Giraldo
7. Raina Moskowitz
8. Sheldon Whitehouse

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