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
Feb 4, 2020 • 34min
Episode 4: Gold’s Gym CEO Adam Zeitsiff
Gold’s Gym CEO Adam Zeitsiff joins Adam to share his thoughts on how to get to the top and how to lead once you are there. Adam Z. delves into his journey from student to CEO of a company that caters to over 3 million members across 29 countries and his strategy for Gold’s in a changing marketplace. Adam Z. and Adam also discuss a day in the life leading a global business, how to win in the modern fitness industry and the key drivers of success.
Jan 23, 2020 • 36min
Episode 3: Suzanne Somers
Suzanne Somers has a resume few can match: she was the star of a hit television show, she has written 14 New York Times bestselling books, and she has built and marketed countless successful businesses around her likeness. Suzanne joins Adams to open up about the highs and lows of her journey, including how she bounced back from growing up in an abusive home, from cancer and from getting fired from Three’s Company. Suzanne and Adam dive into a broad set of topics, including the keys to anti-aging; how to reinvent yourself; business, marketing, branding and career advice; and mentorship on the set of Three’s Company.
Jan 23, 2020 • 33min
Episode 2: Deloitte Consulting CEO Dan Helfrich
Dan Helfrich is the Chairman and CEO of Deloitte Consulting, where he runs a $10 billion business that is comprised of over 55,000 professionals. Dan is also the play-by-play announcer for the Georgetown Hoyas men’s soccer team. Dan joins Adam to discuss the keys to getting to the top in a highly competitive industry while thriving outside of work; how to lead a modern organization; and his best advice on a wide range of subjects.
Jan 10, 2020 • 29min
Episode 1: Kayak Co-Founder Keith Melnick
Kayak co-founder Keith Melnick speaks to Adam about building a multibillion-dollar business, the key to raising capital and why the best employees think they are about to get fired. Keith Melnick, the co-founder of Kayak and CEO of The Zebra, joins Adam to share his best lessons about entrepreneurship, leadership, and hiring from his experience building a multibillion-dollar business. Adam and Keith also cover Keith’s path from engineering student to the present day, as Keith shares what he has learned along each key step of his journey.
