Thirty Minute Mentors

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 leadership, building a support system, balance in success, and much more.

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 Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, alignment, building winning teams and cultures, how to deliver an extraordinary customer experience, how to overcome and emerge stronger from a crisis, and more.

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, feedback, trust, and much more.

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, building a two-sided marketplace, leading through highs and lows, and more.

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 wide range of topics: leadership vs. management, perfection vs. excellence, overcoming personal and professional challenges, entrepreneurship, leadership development, and much more.

Lieutenant General Bill Bender was the Chief Information Officer of the United States Air Force, where he oversaw a $17 billion information technology portfolio and a 54,000-person workforce. Lieutenant General Bender joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Lieutenant General Bender and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, how to overcome institutional hurdles and drive transformational change, adaptability and perseverance as drivers of career success, how to build trust, and more.

A coaching legend and a member of the NFL Hall of Fame, Dick Vermeil spent more than four decades coaching and broadcasting football, leading the Rams to a historic Super Bowl championship along the way. Dick joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Dick and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, coaching, winning, motivation, culture, relationship building, performing under pressure, and much more.

Henry Schuck, co-founder and CEO of ZoomInfo, shares his inspiring journey from early jobs to building a billion-dollar data intelligence company. He dives into the importance of hard work, leadership, and fostering a culture of innovation. Schuck emphasizes the need for a robust product and an effective go-to-market strategy. He also discusses the value of embracing discomfort and risk-taking for personal and team growth, along with essential leadership traits like trust and clear communication. Get insights on scaling and navigating the highs and lows of being a CEO.

A serial entrepreneur and a New York Times bestselling author, Alli Webb is the co-founder of DryBar, which transformed the way millions of women style their hair, and is the founder and co-CEO of Messy By Alli Webb. Alli joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Alli and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, teambuilding, career success, brand differentiation, growth and scale, customer centricity, working with family, and more.

Donna Shalala was the longest-serving Secretary of Health and Human Services in American history. Secretary Shalala has also served as the President of the University of Miami, the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, the President of Hunter College, and a member of Congress. Secretary Shalala joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice on leading people and organizations and building successful relationships, networks, and careers.