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.
Alan Rothenberg led the growth of soccer in the United States. A member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Alan was the president of U.S. Soccer, the governing body of American soccer, where he oversaw the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the 1999 Women's World Cup and founded Major League Soccer. Alan joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Alan and Adam discuss a wide range of…
Mitch Caplan was the CEO of E*TRADE, where he helped pioneer the first fully integrated online brokerage platform and led through the highest of highs (building a $3 billion business) and the lowest of lows (the 2008 financial crisis). Mitch is currently the CEO of Willow Wealth. Mitch joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Mitch and Adam discuss a wide range of topics:…
Neil Giraldo is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and a five-time Grammy winner. Neil has performed, written, and produced music that has sold more than 45 million records, most notably through his decades-long creative partnership with his wife and bandmate Pat Benatar. Neil joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Neil and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the road to…
Raina Moskowitz is the CEO of The Knot Worldwide, one of the largest and best-known companies in the wedding industry. Raina was previously the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of Etsy. Raina joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Raina and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, team-building, career success, communication, community, trust,…
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has spent the past two decades serving in the United States Senate, where he is currently the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and is a senior member of the Judiciary, Budget, and Finance Committees. Senator Whitehouse joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Senator Whitehouse and Adam discuss a wide range of…
General Gary Brito is a retired four-star general who was responsible for recruitment, retention, and training across the United States Army. General Brito was the Commanding General of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command and the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 of the United States Army. General Brito joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. General Brito and…
Ben Zobrist was a three-time All-Star, a two-time World Series Champion, a World Series MVP, and one of baseball's first super utility players. Ben joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Ben and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the habits for success, versatility, developing mental toughness and a winning mindset, leadership, coaching, culture, performing under…
Allison Ellsworth is the co-founder of Poppi. Allison joins Adam to share her journey building a multi-billion dollar brand and her best lessons and advice. Allison and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, passion, purpose, pushing your comfort zone, marketing, branding, balancing conviction with feedback, and more.
Tom Pickett is the CEO of Headspace, a market leader in the field of mental health, downloaded by more than 100 million people. Tom joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Tom and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, culture, hiring, AI, innovation, building a winning mindset, and more.
A star in the NFL, Gerald McCoy was six-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro. Gerald joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Gerald and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, motivation, self-improvement, authenticity, peak performance, competition, culture, and much more.