Thirty Minute Mentors

Rich 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.

Chet 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.

Joe 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.

Robyn 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.

Ben 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.

Lenny Krayzelburg, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and backstroke legend, shares his inspiring journey from the Soviet Union to elite swimming. He discusses the crucial role of family support and resilience in overcoming immigration challenges. Lenny emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset and the impact of mentors on personal development. He dives into the necessity of embracing discomfort for growth and maintaining perspective under pressure, underscoring how preparation and visualization can lead to success both in sports and in life.

David Booth, co-founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors and namesake of the Booth School of Business, shares his transformative journey in modern investing. He discusses the pivotal role of mentorship, especially from a Nobel laureate, in shaping his career. Booth emphasizes the importance of navigating uncertainty with adaptability and making informed decisions rooted in trust and teamwork. He also reflects on the subjective nature of success, urging listeners to align their life choices with personal values for true fulfillment.

Fawn 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.

Jeff Kindler, former CEO of Pfizer and current CEO of Centrexion Therapeutics, shares insights from his impressive career journey. He discusses the vital skills that transition from law to corporate leadership demand, emphasizing adaptability and continuous learning. Kindler dives into the essential qualities of effective leaders, including self-awareness and humility. He also highlights the importance of viewing challenges from a CEO's perspective, and how mentorship and problem-solving mindsets can enhance workplace dynamics.

A 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.