
Thirty Minute Mentors
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 – in thirty minutes.
Latest episodes

Jan 12, 2021 • 34min
Episode 53: Motivational Speaker Brian Tracy
A renowned motivational speaker and the author of 90 books, Brian Tracy has inspired millions of people around the world. Brian joins Adam to share his best on advice on how to live a happier, more productive and more successful life. Adam and Brian discuss a wide range of topics, including the key skills to develop to succeed; the most important habit to develop; how to combat procrastination; and how to excel as a leader and in the field of sales.

Jan 5, 2021 • 30min
Episode 52: Fitness Guru Janine Delaney
A fitness guru who took the world of social media by storm in her late 40s shortly after learning how to use Facebook, Janine Delaney is a psychologist, entrepreneur and influencer with more than 2.4 million followers on Instagram. Janine joins Adam to share her unconventional journey to the top of the world of social media and her best advice on a wide range of subjects. Janine and Adam discuss fitness, health, mental health, motivation, marketing, social media, entrepreneurship, and more.

Dec 29, 2020 • 31min
Episode 51: Former MLB Star Mark Teixeira
One of best switch hitters in Major League Baseball history, Mark Teixeira is currently a baseball analyst for ESPN. A three-time All-Star, Mark won five Gold Gloves, three Silver Sluggers and a World Series. Mark joins Adam to share his best lessons learned and insights on a wide range of topics. Mark and Adam discuss leadership, teamwork, organizational culture, performing under pressure, data analytics, free agency, the mental side of success, and more.

Dec 22, 2020 • 34min
Episode 50: Lieutenant General Michael Ferriter
LTG Michael Ferriter spent 35 years in the United States Armed Forces, serving as an Infantry Officer, a Paratrooper, a Special Operations Army Ranger, and a Lieutenant General in charge of the Army’s largest command, overseeing all 75 Army bases, a $12 billion annual budget, and over 73,000 employees across 17 time zones. General Ferriter joins Adam to discuss his journey and best lessons learned on leadership; building winning teams and cultures; negotiating and coalition building; and more.

Dec 15, 2020 • 35min
Episode 49: Good Morning America Co-Host Dan Harris
Dan Harris has spent the past decade co-hosting the weekend edition of Good Morning America and the past two decades at ABC News. Dan’s on-air panic attack inspired his #1 New York Times bestselling book 10% Happier. Dan joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Dan and Adam cover a wide range of topics, including broadcasting, excelling in a highly competitive field, managing pressure, meditation, communication, and happiness.

Dec 8, 2020 • 34min
Episode 48: Waze CEO Noam Bardin
Noam Bardin has been the CEO of Waze since 2009, leading the company through its acquisition by Google for over a billion dollars in 2013 to today. One of the most successful tech companies to emerge from Israel, Waze currently serves more than 140 million customers around the world. Noam joins Adam to share his best business and leadership lessons. Noam and Adam discuss the keys to building a billion dollar business, culture, competition, hiring and more.

Dec 1, 2020 • 30min
Episode 47: Fashion Designer Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller is one of the most successful fashion designers in the country and is the founder of and brand visionary behind the company that bears her name. Nicole joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Nicole and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, from branding, hiring and innovation to entrepreneurship, fashion and retail.

Nov 24, 2020 • 32min
Episode 46: Music Producer Randy Jackson
The longest-tenured judge on the hit TV show American Idol, Randy Jackson is a Grammy Award winning producer who has spent more than 40 years in the music industry, mentoring and collaborating with many of the biggest names in music. Randy joins Adams to discuss his personal and professional journey and to share his best lessons learned along the way.

Nov 17, 2020 • 44min
Episode 45: Basketball Legend Bill Walton
Arguably the greatest college basketball player of all time and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, Bill Walton has been broadcasting college and NBA games on a national level for the past three decades. Along the way, Bill has battled through both major injuries and a stutter. Bill joins Adam to share his best lessons learned across a wide range of topics, from leadership, mentorship, and broadcasting to managing failure, success and your mental health.

Nov 10, 2020 • 32min
Episode 44: Olympic Gold Medalist Natasha Hastings
One of the fastest women in the world, Natasha Hastings is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Natasha won a gold medal in 2008, failed to make the Olympics in 2012 and bounced back to win another Olympic gold in 2016. Natasha joins Adam to discuss the highs and lows of her journey and her best advice on how to get to the top. Natasha and Adam discuss competition, success, failure, teamwork, leadership, mentorship, motivation, and more.