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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.

Episode 267: John Hancock CEO Brooks Tingle

Brooks Tingle is the CEO of John Hancock, one of America’s largest insurance companies. Brooks joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Brooks and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, communication, influence, hiring, culture, customer centricity, and much more.

Feb 18, • 35:41

Episode 266: Emmy Award Winning Producer David Collins

A nine-time Emmy Award winner, David Collins is the creator and Executive Producer of Queer Eye, one the most successful reality television shows of all time. David joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. David and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, personal and professional success and transformation, authenticity, creativity, reinvention, and much more.

Feb 11, • 38:48

Episode 265: Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler

Mike Miedler is the CEO of Century 21, one of the largest companies and best-known brands in the world of real estate, with more than 140,000 affiliated agents across 86 countries and territories. Mike joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Mike and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, personal and professional development, emotional intelligence, communication, sales, negotiations, branding, and more.

Feb 4, • 35:31

Episode 264: Congressman Patrick Kennedy

Patrick Kennedy is a former Congressman and a leading mental health advocate. Congressman Kennedy served for eight terms in Congress and co-authored the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Congressman Kennedy joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Congressman Kennedy and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, resilience, mental wellness, and much more.

Jan 28, • 36:41

Episode 263: Olympic Gold Medalist Amanda Kessel

Widely considered one of the greatest female hockey players of all time, Amanda Kessel is an Olympic gold medalist; was a star player in college, the pros, and in international competition; and is currently an executive with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Amanda joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Amanda and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: competition, goal-setting, attaining greatness, leadership, teamwork, culture, performing under pressure, navigating failure, and

Jan 21, • 30:14

Episode 262: Former Baseball Star Jake Peavy

A three-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion, and Cy Young Award winner, Jake Peavy was a Major League Baseball star and is currently an analyst for MLB Network. Jake joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jake and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, teamwork, mentorship, performing at an elite level, performing under pressure, and much more.

Jan 14, • 38:33

Episode 261: Liberty Mutual CEO Tim Sweeney

Tim Sweeney is a Fortune 100 CEO and the leader of one of America’s largest and most successful insurance companies. Tim is the CEO of Liberty Mutual, where he oversees a business that generates more than $52 billion in annual revenue and employs more than 50,000 people. Tim joins share to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Tim and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, personal and professional development and success, hiring, culture, innovation, diversity, trust, and

Jan 7, • 34:09

Episode 260: Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Louganis

The greatest diver in American history, Greg Louganis is a 4-time Olympic gold medalist, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, and a member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame. Greg joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Greg and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: attaining greatness and peak performance, motivation, performing under pressure, navigating challenges and setbacks, and more.

Dec 31, 2024 • 26:53

Episode 259: Celebrity Chef Duff Goldman

A celebrity chef, Duff Goldman was the star of the hit TV show Ace of Cakes. Duff currently serves as a judge on Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship and Spring Baking Championship and is the co-host of Kids Baking Championship. Duff joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Duff and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: attaining greatness; creativity; relevance and reinvention; leadership; branding; and much more.

Dec 24, 2024 • 32:20

Episode 258: Lieutenant General Robert Ashley Jr.

Lieutenant General Robert Ashley was the senior advisor to the Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff of the Army for all aspects of intelligence, counterintelligence, and security before becoming the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). LTG Ashley joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. LTG Ashley and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, relationship building, trust, motivation and persuasion, introversion, and much more.

Dec 17, 2024 • 39:49

Episode 257: Basketball Hall of Famer Val Ackerman

Val Ackerman was the founding president of the WNBA, was the president of USA Basketball, is the commissioner of the Big East Conference, and is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. Val joins Adam to share her journey as a trailblazer and a leader in the world of sports and her best lessons and advice. Val and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership; career success; inclusivity; balance; mentorship; and much more.

Dec 10, 2024 • 35:02

Episode 256: Quinn Emanuel Founder John Quinn

John Quinn is the founder and Chairman of Quinn Emanuel, the largest law firm in the world focused on business litigation, with more than $2 billion in revenue last year. John joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. John and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, business development, building winning teams and cultures, negotiation, persuasion, and more.

Dec 3, 2024 • 30:33

Episode 255: Former PayPal and Intuit CEO Bill Harris

Bill Harris was CEO of two of America’s most successful technology companies - Intuit and PayPal - and was the founding CEO of Personal Capital, which was acquired for $1 billion. Bill joins Adam to share his journey and his lessons and advice. Bill and Adam discuss a wide range range of topics: leadership, personal and professional discovery and success, innovation, hiring, learning from failure, and much more.

Nov 26, 2024 • 33:31

Episode 254: Vice Admiral Ted Carter

Vice Admiral Ted Carter led at the highest levels in the United States Navy and currently serves as President of Ohio State University. A Top Gun graduate, VADM Carter flew on 125 combat missions around the world and previously served as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy and President of the University of Nebraska System. VADM Carter joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. VADM Carter and Adam discuss leadership, career development, performance, trust, an

Nov 19, 2024 • 35:02

Episode 253: Former Olympic Gold Medalist Marion Jones

Marion Jones was considered by many to be the greatest female athlete in the world. Marion won an unprecedented five Olympic medals in track and field - three gold and two silver - at the 2000 Summer Olympics before returning them amid a historic doping scandal. Marion joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons learned along the way. Marion and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: navigating the highest of highs and lowest of lows; failure and success; resilience; influence; mindset; a

Nov 12, 2024 • 42:08

Episode 252: TruStage CEO Terrance Williams

Terrance Williams is the CEO of TruStage, one of the largest insurance companies in America.  TruStage generated nearly five and a half billion dollars in revenue last year. Terrance joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Terrance and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, personal and professional development, culture, hiring, purpose, and much more.

Nov 5, 2024 • 35:10

Episode 251: Whole Foods Founder John Mackey

John Mackey is the founder and former CEO of Whole Foods, one of America’s most successful and popular supermarket chains. Under John's leadership, Whole Foods grew to 540 stores, 105,000 employees, and $22 billion in annual sales, and was acquired for $13.7 billion. John joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. John and Adam discuss entrepreneurship; leadership; growth and scale; culture; recruiting, retaining, and motivating talent; personal and professional development

Oct 29, 2024 • 36:07

Episode 250: Basketball Legend Muggsy Bogues

Muggsy Bogues is a basketball legend and the shortest player in the history of the NBA. Muggsy played for 4 years over 14 seasons and set the Charlotte Hornets franchise record for steals and assists along the way. Muggsy joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Muggsy and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, teamwork, mentorship, overcoming adversity, attaining greatness, and much more.

Oct 22, 2024 • 31:19

Episode 249: Thrivent CEO Teresa Rasmussen

The leader of one of the largest financial services companies in America, Teresa Rasmussen is the CEO of Thrivent, which generated $9.7 billion in revenue last year. Terry joins Adam to share her unique journey - from dental hygienist to Fortune 500 CEO - and her best lessons learned along the way. Terry and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, personal and professional development, feedback, managing transformation and change, ethics, and more.

Oct 15, 2024 • 34:39

Episode 248: General John Allen

The first Marine ever selected to command a theater of war, General John Allen led the multinational military campaign in Afghanistan and upon retiring from the military led the international effort to combat ISIS. General Allen joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. General Allen and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership; personal, professional, and career development; motivation; resilience; and much more.

Oct 8, 2024 • 37:50

Episode 247: Olympic Gold Medalist Bryan Clay

Bryan Clay was considered the greatest athlete in the world, winning an Olympic gold medal in  the decathlon. Bryan joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Bryan and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: attaining greatness and peak performance; mentorship and influence; health and wellness; and more.

Oct 1, 2024 • 27:07

Episode 246: 1-800-Flowers Founder and CEO Jim McCann

Jim McCann is the founder and CEO of 1-800-Flowers. A pioneer in the world of retail, 1-800-Flowers generates more than $2 billion a year in revenue, consists of over a dozen brands, has more than 3,000 employees, and delivers more than 30 million gifts a year. Jim joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jim and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, career development, marketing, customer centricity, self-deprecation, growth and scale, and mu

Sep 24, 2024 • 38:57

Episode 245: Broadcasting Legend Lesley Visser

A trailblazer in the worlds of journalism and broadcasting, Lesley Visser is the only sportscaster in history who has covered the Final Four, the NBA Finals, the World Series, the Triple Crown, Monday Night Football, the Olympics, the Super Bowl, the World Figure Skating Championships, and the U.S. Open on network television. Among her many firsts, Lesley is the first woman to receive the Sports Emmys Lifetime Achievement Award. Lesley joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons and advice.

Sep 17, 2024 • 35:11

Episode 244: Former Tropicana CEO Willie Pietersen

Willie Pietersen was the CEO of four different multibillion-dollar businesses, including Tropicana and Seagram USA. Willie joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons on leadership and career success. Willie and Adam discuss lessons from growing up in South Africa when apartheid began; navigating a nontraditional path to the c-suite; keys to growing and excelling as a leader; the importance of ethics in leadership and business; and much more.

Sep 10, 2024 • 34:45

Episode 243: Cvent Founder and CEO Reggie Aggarwal

Reggie Aggarwal is the founder and CEO of Cvent, the largest event software company. Reggie has led Cvent through numerous highs and lows - from the brink of bankruptcy to getting acquired by Blackstone last year for $4.6 billion. Reggie joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Reggie and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, team-building, career development, crisis management, culture, and much more.

Sep 3, 2024 • 37:49

Episode 242: Principal CEO Dan Houston

A Fortune 500 CEO and the leader of one of America’s largest financial services companies, Dan Houston is the CEO of Principal Financial Group, where he leads nearly 20,000 employees and a business that generates more than $13 billion a year and serves more than 62 million customers. Dan joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Dan and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, teamwork, trust, career development, customer centricity, and much more.

Aug 27, 2024 • 34:34

Episode 241: Lieutenant General Mary O'Brien

Lieutenant General Mary O’Brien is in a rare group of women who have ascended to the highest levels of leadership within the military, most recently leading one of the Defense Department’s most important modernization initiatives. Lieutenant General O’Brien joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Lieutenant General O’Brien and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including leadership, building and managing high-performance teams, overcoming obstacles and blind spots, and

Aug 20, 2024 • 37:26

Episode 240: Celebrity Chef Andrew Zimmern

The creator, host, and star of numerous highly popular food television, web, and radio shows, Andrew Zimmern is a celebrity chef, an Emmy Award winner, and the recipient of four James Beard Awards. Andrew joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Andrew and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including attaining greatness, navigating a nonlinear path to success, resilience, humility, leadership, and more.

Aug 13, 2024 • 37:40

Episode 239: Panera Founder Ron Shaich

Ron Shaich is the founder and former CEO of Panera Bread, which he sold for $7.5 billion and was the best-performing restaurant stock under his leadership. Ron helped define the fast-casual restaurant segment: he was also the CEO of Au Bon Pain and is the Chairman of and lead investor in Cava, Tatte, Life Alive, and Level99. Ron joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Ron and Adam discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, personal and professional development, an

Aug 6, 2024 • 34:17

Episode 238: Regus Founder Mark Dixon

Mark Dixon is a pioneer in the world of coworking. Mark is the founder of Regus, now known as IWG - which has more than 4,000 locations across more than 120 countries - and where he serves as CEO. Mark joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Mark and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, growth and scale, innovation, hiring, the future of work, and much more.

Jul 30, 2024 • 33:48

Episode 237: BILL Founder and CEO René Lacerte

A leading entrepreneur in the world of fintech, René Lacerte is the founder and CEO of BILL. Valued at more than $5 billion, BILL helps hundreds of thousands of businesses manage their financial workflows. René joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. René and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, entrepreneurship, EQ, growth and scale, culture, and much more.

Jul 23, 2024 • 36:09

Episode 236: CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen

Dr. Mandy Cohen is the Director of the CDC, where she leads the federal agency responsible for protecting America's health. Dr. Cohen was North Carolina’s Health and Human Services Secretary during the COVID-19 crisis. Dr. Cohen joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons learned along the way. Dr. Cohen and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, crisis management, communication, trust, career development, balance, and much more.

Jul 16, 2024 • 34:54

Episode 235: Award Winning Actor Beau Bridges

A three-time Emmy Award winner, two-time Golden Globe Award winner, and Grammy Award winner, Beau Bridges has spent more than 75 years acting in television and movies and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame along the way. Beau joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Beau and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including leadership, mentorship, building successful relationships, enjoying professional longevity, and much more.

Jul 9, 2024 • 32:21

Episode 234: Vice Admiral Carol Pottenger

The first female three-star Admiral to lead in a combat branch, Vice Admiral Carol Pottenger spent more than 35 years serving in the United States Navy, leading at all levels and breaking many barriers along the way. Vice Admiral Pottenger joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Vice Admiral Pottenger and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, communication, confidence, inclusivity, listening, mentorship, and much more.

Jul 2, 2024 • 35:37

Episode 233: Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel

Jason Buechel is the CEO of Whole Foods, one of America's largest, most popular, and most successful supermarket chains. Jason joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jason and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leading people, teams, and companies; personal and professional development; recruiting, retaining, and motivating talent; building trust; feedback; and much more.

Jun 25, 2024 • 32:58

Episode 232: WWE Superstar Daria Berenato

One of the biggest stars in the world of wrestling, Daria Berenato - also known by her stage name Sonya Deville - is a WWE Women's Tag Team Champion and is the first openly gay female WWE wrestler. Daria joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Daria and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the keys to an unconventional path to success; relationships; motivation; mindset; and much more.

Jun 18, 2024 • 30:41

Episode 231: Former NASA Administrator and Secretary of the Navy Sean O'Keefe

Sean O’Keefe was the Secretary of the Navy, the Administrator of NASA, and the Chancellor of LSU. Sean joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Sean and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, motivation, innovation, and much more.

Jun 11, 2024 • 39:52

Episode 230: Former IHOP CEO Julia Stewart

Julia Stewart was the leader of two of America’s best-known restaurant chains. Julia Stewart was the CEO of IHOP, and upon acquiring Applebee’s, spent a decade as the CEO of the parent organization of both IHOP and Applebee's. Julia joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Julia and Adam discuss leadership, career development, risk-taking, culture, confidence, navigating setbacks, and much more.

Jun 4, 2024 • 37:53

Episode 229: Governor Mark Sanford

Mark Sanford is the former Governor of South Carolina and a former United States Congressman. Governor Sanford joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Governor Sanford and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: winning and losing elections; leadership; ethics; overcoming obstacles, challenges, and failure; authenticity; personal and professional development; relationships; and more.

May 28, 2024 • 38:38

Episode 228: NFL Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler

LeRoy Butler is an NFL Hall of Famer, a Super Bowl champion, and the creator of the Lambeau Leap. LeRoy joins Adam to share his unique journey - overcoming poverty, bullying, and physical and learning disabilities to reach the pinnacle of success in football - and his best lessons learned along the way. LeRoy and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, teamwork, overcoming adversity, building winning cultures, developing a winning mindset, happiness, and much more.

May 21, 2024 • 36:23

Episode 227: GameStop Co-Founder Gary Kusin

Gary Kusin is the co-founder of GameStop and Laura Mercier Cosmetics and was the CEO of Kinko’s. Gary led the turnaround of Kinko’s and its acquisition by and integration into FedEx. Gary joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Gary and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, entrepreneurship, building winning relationships, building winning teams and cultures, feedback, mentorship, and much more.

May 14, 2024 • 38:12

Episode 226: Award Winning Actress Bellamy Young

Bellamy Young was a star on the hit TV show Scandal, where she portrayed the first female president of the United States and won a Critics’ Choice Award. Bellamy joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Bellamy and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: finding personal and professional alignment; pivoting in your career; excelling in a competitive field; leadership; human rights; lessons from Kerry Washington and Shonda Rhimes; and more.

May 7, 2024 • 33:28

Episode 225: St. Jude CEO James Downing

Dr. James Downing is the CEO of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, one of the best-known and most impactful hospitals in America. St. Jude has an annual operating budget of roughly $1.4 billion, and among other achievements, has helped raise the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80%. James joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. James and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, innovation, decision-making, and m

Apr 30, 2024 • 33:49

Episode 224: Senator Doug Jones

Doug Jones was the first Democrat elected to the United States Senate from Alabama in 25 years and was one of the most productive and bipartisan members of the Senate during his time in office. Senator Jones joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Senator Jones and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, mentorship, decision-making, finding common ground, building trust, fostering productive work environments, and much more.

Apr 23, 2024 • 34:25

Episode 223: Madison Reed Founder and CEO Amy Errett

Amy Errett is the founder and CEO of Madison Reed, which disrupted the hair coloring market and has serviced more than 5 million customers since its inception. Amy joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Amy and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal and professional discovery and development, leadership, building winning teams and cultures, diversity and inclusion, and much more.

Apr 16, 2024 • 35:17

Episode 222: Therabody Founder Jason Wersland

Dr. Jason Wersland is the founder of Therabody and the inventor of the Theragun. Jason joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jason and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, team-building, trust, growth and scale, mission, marketing, wellness, and more.

Apr 9, 2024 • 35:41

Episode 221: Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick

Strauss Zelnick is the CEO of Take-Two Interactive, one of the largest video game companies in the world. Strauss is also the founder and managing partner of the private equity firm ZMC; was previously the CEO of BMG Entertainment, then one of the largest music and entertainment companies in the world; and has earned the nickname “America’s fittest CEO.” Strauss joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice

Apr 2, 2024 • 32:59

Episode 220: Reebok Co-Founder Joe Foster

Joe Foster is the co-founder of Reebok, one of the best-known and most successful sportswear companies of all time. Joe joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Joe and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, growth and scale, expanding internationally, leadership, marketing, branding, and more.

Mar 26, 2024 • 27:45

Episode 219: Ambassador Patricia Moller

Patricia Moller was the United States Ambassador to two different conflict-ridden countries: Burundi and Guinea. Ambassador Moller led through numerous significant crises, including helping to avert a civil war. Ambassador Moller joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons learned along the way. Ambassador Moller and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, crisis management, negotiations, conflict resolution, career development, and much more.

Mar 19, 2024 • 36:47

Episode 218: UKG CEO Chris Todd

Chris Todd is the CEO of UKG, one of the largest private software companies in the world, valued at $22 billion. Chris leads 15,000 employees across more than 150 countries and oversees a customer base of 75,000 organizations. Chris joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Chris and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: defining and attaining success, leadership, personal and professional development, communication, feedback, hiring, customer-centricity, culture, and more.

Mar 12, 2024 • 35:16

Episode 217: Thrive Market Co-Founder and CEO Nick Green

Nick Green is the co-founder and CEO of Thrive Market, a leading social enterprise that has disrupted the way consumers can access healthy food and serves more than a million customers around the country. Nick joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Nick and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, entrepreneurship, personal and professional development, relationship-building, mission, capital-raising, navigating rejection, and more.

Mar 5, 2024 • 35:13

Episode 216: Former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO James Keyes

James Keyes was the CEO of two of America’s largest and best-known companies: 7-Eleven and Blockbuster. While James was CEO of 7-Eleven, shareholder value increased tenfold and the company was acquired. James joins Adam to share his unique journey - from growing up in poverty to leading two household name companies with opposite fates - and his best lessons learned along the way. James and Adam discuss leadership, managing adversity and change, cultivating confidence, cultural literacy, and much

Feb 27, 2024 • 38:49

Episode 215: Former Celebrity Cruises CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo was the CEO of Celebrity Cruises and the first female CEO of a major cruise line, where she led a multibillion-dollar business and more than 20,000 people. Lisa joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Lisa and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, crisis management, customer centricity, culture, gender equity in the workplace, and much more.

Feb 20, 2024 • 34:28

Episode 214: Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO Artis Stevens

Artis Stevens is the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, one of America’s largest and most impactful non-profit organizations focused on mentorship. Artis joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Artis and Adam discuss the ins and outs of mentorship - how to find a mentor, how to optimize a mentor-mentee relationship, how to be a great mentor, and much more - in addition to topics ranging from career development to leadership to purpose.

Feb 13, 2024 • 38:35

Episode 213: PEAK6 Co-Founder Jenny Just

A self-made billionaire, Jenny Just is the co-founder and managing director of PEAK6, a multi-billion dollar financial services and technology company. Jenny joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Jenny and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, decision-making, risk management, investing, poker, managing personal and professional relationships, and more.

Feb 6, 2024 • 32:39

Episode 212: NFL Hall of Famer Ron Mix

One of the greatest offensive linemen in the history of football, Ron Mix is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was one of the best players in the game in each of his first nine seasons. Ron joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Ron and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: attaining greatness, leadership, building winning teams and cultures, building relationships and loyalty, negotiations, the social impact of sports, and much more.

Jan 30, 2024 • 43:25

Episode 211: Monumental Sports Founder and CEO Ted Leonsis

Ted Leonsis is the founder and CEO of Monumental Sports, which owns and operates five professional sports teams, including the Washington Wizards, Capitals, and Mystics. Previously a senior executive at AOL, Ted is also the co-founder of the venture capital firm Revolution Growth. Ted joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Ted and Adam discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, mentorship, personal and professional development, the human and business sides of sports, and muc

Jan 23, 2024 • 51:03

Episode 210: Former P.F. Chang’s CEO Michael Osanloo

Michael Osanloo was the CEO of P.F. Chang’s, a billion-dollar restaurant chain with more than 300 locations around the world. Michael is the CEO of Portillo’s, which has expanded rapidly under his leadership and is valued at over a billion dollars. Michael joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Michael and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, decision-making, customer-centricity, hiring, culture, and much more.

Jan 16, 2024 • 35:46

Episode 209: Teladoc Health CEO Jason Gorevic

Jason Gorevic is the CEO of Teladoc Health, the world’s largest telehealth company. Jason joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Jason and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leading people, organizations, and your own career; leading remote and hybrid teams; building a values-driven culture; hiring; feedback; how to define and measure success; and much more.

Jan 9, 2024 • 33:32

Episode 208: Olympic Gold Medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley

Benita Fitzgerald Mosley is the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles. Benita has served in leadership roles for numerous prominent nonprofit organizations and is the CEO of the nonprofit Multiplying Good. Benita joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons learned along the way. Benita and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, mentorship, motivation, mindset, overcoming imposter syndrome, building winning relationships, and much more.

Jan 2, 2024 • 33:02

Episode 207: NFL Legend Fran Tarkenton

One of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, Fran Tarkenton is an NFL legend and a Hall of Famer. Fran led the NFL in all-time passing yards and touchdowns at the time of his retirement. Fran joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Fran and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, mentorship, personal and professional development, winning and losing on and off the field, and much more.

Dec 26, 2023 • 33:00

Episode 206: DocuSign CEO Allan Thygesen

Allan Thygesen is the CEO of DocuSign, the market leader in eSignature. DocuSign has facilitated more than a billion eSignature transactions for users across more than 180 countries. Allan previously led a $100 billion + business within Google. Allan joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Allan and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leading people and teams, leading a global business, career development, decision-making, networking, innovation, hiring, and

Dec 19, 2023 • 34:04

Episode 205: Congressman Tim Ryan

Tim Ryan spent two decades as a member of Congress, winning ten consecutive elections. Congressman Ryan joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Congressman Ryan and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including leadership, mentorship, trust, building successful relationships, developing a winning mindset, and much more.

Dec 12, 2023 • 34:32

Episode 204: TaskRabbit CEO Ania Smith

Ania Smith is the CEO of TaskRabbit, where hundreds of thousands of freelancers have performed millions of tasks in thousands of cities across nine countries. Ania joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Ania and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, customer-centricity, decision-making, learning from mistakes, the gig economy, diversity and inclusion, and more.

Dec 5, 2023 • 32:55

Episode 203: Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Pronger

One of the greatest hockey players of all time and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Chris Pronger was a six-time all-star, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, an NHL MVP, and a Stanley Cup champion. Chris joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Chris and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, teamwork, motivation, mental toughness, mentorship, entrepreneurship, culture, and much more.

Nov 28, 2023 • 33:34

Episode 202: Red Robin CEO G.J. Hart

GJ Hart is the CEO of Red Robin, where he leads a billion-dollar business that consists of more than 500 restaurants and roughly 25,000 employees. GJ joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. GJ and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, building winning teams and cultures, building customer-centric businesses, navigating setbacks, the restaurant business, franchising, and much more.

Nov 21, 2023 • 33:05

Episode 201: General Michael Garrett

General Michael Garrett is a retired four-star general who spent nearly four decades serving in the Army, including more than a decade in the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. General Garrett led the United States Army Forces Command, the largest organization in the Army, consisting of roughly 750,000 soldiers and 100,000 civilians. General Garrett joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons on leadership and life.

Nov 14, 2023 • 32:53

Episode 200: Former Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez

A former Fortune 500 CEO and Cabinet member, Carlos Gutierrez was the CEO of Kellogg - the youngest CEO in Kellogg history and the only Latino CEO of a Fortune 500 company at the time - and subsequently the United States Secretary of Commerce. Secretary Gutierrez joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Secretary Gutierrez and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, sales, building winning teams and cultures, mentorship, and much mo

Nov 7, 2023 • 38:33

Episode 199: Mailchimp CEO Rania Succar

Rania Succar is the CEO of Mailchimp, the leading email marketing and automation company. Mailchimp helps 13 million customers around the world send more than a half billion emails every day. Rania joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Rania and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, hiring, innovation, email marketing, work-life balance, and more.

Oct 31, 2023 • 35:32

Episode 198: Brooks CEO Jim Weber

Jim Weber is the CEO of Brooks, which he led from the verge of bankruptcy to more than a billion dollars in annual revenue and transformed into a leader in the running shoe market. Jim joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jim and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leading people and teams, leading a turnaround, lessons from working with Warren Buffett, branding, culture, personal and professional development, and much more.

Oct 24, 2023 • 35:19

Episode 197: Morningstar CEO Kunal Kapoor

Kunal Kapoor is the CEO of Morningstar, where he leads a multibillion-dollar business and one of the most influential companies in the world of investing. Kunal joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Kunal and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including leadership, career development, navigating a data-driven world, contrarianism, communication, mentorship, and more.

Oct 17, 2023 • 32:57

Episode 196: Former USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah

Rajiv Shah led one of the largest agencies in the U.S. government and leads one of the largest foundations in the world. The president of the Rockefeller Foundation, Raj previously served as USAID Administrator, where he oversaw 10,000 people and a $20 billion budget. Raj joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Raj and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: navigating your career, leading major initiatives, leading in crisis, relationship building, innovation, data, cultur

Oct 10, 2023 • 35:10

Episode 195: US Olympics CEO Sarah Hirshland

The highest-ranking woman in American sports, Sarah Hirshland is CEO of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, where she leads the organization responsible for fielding the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams and overseeing the Olympic and Paralympic movements in the U.S. Sarah joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons learned along the way. Sarah and Adam discuss leadership, career development, working in sports, navigating crises and failure, lessons from Olympians, and muc

Oct 3, 2023 • 33:46

Episode 194: General Catalyst Co-Founder John Simon

John Simon is the co-founder of General Catalyst Partners, one of America’s leading venture capital firms. John is also a managing director at Sigma Prime Ventures and the co-founder of the nonprofit GreenLight Fund. John joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. John and Adam discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, career development, building winning teams and cultures, applying business lessons to nonprofit management, and much more.

Sep 26, 2023 • 36:31

Episode 193: Former Baseball Star Bernie Williams

A star Major League Baseball player and New York Yankees legend, Bernie Williams was a five-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove winner, and four-time World Series Champion. Bernie is also a professional musician and has been nominated for a Latin Grammy. Bernie joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Bernie and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: teamwork, leadership, attaining greatness, performing under pressure, paying it forward, and much more.

Sep 19, 2023 • 35:38

Episode 192: Lieutenant General Robert Caslen

Lieutenant General Robert Caslen spent more than three decades serving in a variety of leadership roles in the Army and has led two major institutions of higher learning, serving as Superintendent of the United States Military Academy and as President of the University of South Carolina. LTG Caslen joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. LTG Caslen and Adam discuss leadership, building winning teams and cultures, building trust, motivation, learning from failure, and muc

Sep 12, 2023 • 33:03

Episode 191: The RealReal Founder Julie Wainwright

Julie Wainwright is the founder of The RealReal, where she developed a new fashion category from concept to roughly $1.5 billion in gross merchandise value. Julie launched The RealReal when she was in her early 50s and The RealReal has catered to more than 33 million shoppers. Julie joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons learned along the way. Julie and Adam discuss entrepreneurship, career development, hiring, growth and scale, overcoming adversity, workplace equity, and much more

Sep 5, 2023 • 32:39

Episode 190: OpenTable Co-Founder Chuck Templeton

Chuck Templeton is the co-founder of OpenTable, a business that changed the way millions of people make restaurant reservations and currently seats more than a billion diners each year. Chuck is also a successful venture capitalist, as he co-founded and is a senior managing director of S2G Ventures. Chuck joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Chuck and Adam discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, sales, raising and investing capital, culture, customer centricity, and muc

Aug 29, 2023 • 34:01

Episode 189: Former Snowflake CEO Bob Muglia

Bob Muglia played a key role in building two of America’s leading technology companies. Bob was the CEO of Snowflake, valued today at more than $50 billion, and previously ran a $17 billion division of Microsoft. Bob joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Bob and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leading people and teams, hiring and motivating talent, what leaders should understand about AI and big data, lessons learned from Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer, and much mor

Aug 22, 2023 • 32:50

Episode 188: Cox CEO Alex Taylor

The leader of one of the largest private companies in America, Alex Taylor is the CEO of Cox Enterprises, a conglomerate that generated $22 billion in annual revenue and includes a number of prominent media, communications, and automotive businesses, including Cox Communications, Kelley Blue Book, and Autotrader. Alex joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. Alex and Adam discuss leadership, impact, trust, building winning teams and cultures, success and failure, and much mor

Aug 15, 2023 • 31:02

Episode 187: Senator Heidi Heitkamp

Heidi Heitkamp is the first woman to be elected to the United States Senate from North Dakota and a Democrat who was elected in a deeply Republican state. Senator Heitkamp joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons learned along the way. Senator Heitkamp and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership; risk-taking; re-examining failure; decision-making; building relationships and consensus; the power of fun; dealing with difficult people; and much more.

Aug 8, 2023 • 33:41

Episode 186: Pure Storage Co-Founder John Colgrove

John Colgrove is the co-founder of Pure Storage, which disrupted the way companies store data. Pure Storage is valued at more than $10 billion and has more than 4,200 employees and operations in more than 30 countries. John joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. John and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, ideation, creativity, vision, growth and scale, leadership, culture, and more.

Aug 1, 2023 • 35:58

Episode 185: Northwestern Mutual CEO John Schlifske

The leader of one of America’s largest and leading financial services firms, John Schlifske is the CEO of Northwestern Mutual, which generated nearly $35 billion in revenue last year and has more than $550 billion in assets under management. John joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. John and Adam discuss leadership, career development, building winning teams and cultures, risk management, sales, and much more.

Jul 25, 2023 • 33:14

Episode 184: Figure Skating Legend Scott Hamilton

The most recognized male figure skating star in the world, Scott Hamilton is an Olympic gold medalist and a member of the United States Olympic Hall of Fame and the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Scott joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Scott and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including reaching peak performance and attaining greatness, overcoming setbacks and failures, excelling in multiple careers, winning over your audience, and much more.

Jul 18, 2023 • 34:51

Episode 183: Former Ticketmaster CEO Charles Conn

Charles Conn was the founding CEO of Ticketmaster-Citysearch, a pioneering internet company whose portfolio included Match.com and Evite and is known today as Ticketmaster. Charles joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Charles and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including personal and professional development, leadership, managing in times of uncertainty, building winning teams and cultures, managing failure, and much more.

Jul 11, 2023 • 36:02

Episode 182: General Frank McKenzie

A retired four-star general, General Frank McKenzie was the commander of the United States Central Command, where he oversaw the raid that killed Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the then-leader of ISIS, and the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. General McKenzie joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. General McKenzie and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, personal and professional development, building winning teams and cultures, crisis management, and much

Jul 4, 2023 • 34:06

Episode 181: Fetch Founder and CEO Wes Schroll

Wes Schroll is the founder and CEO of Fetch, America’s leading consumer rewards app, with more than 17 million users and a valuation above $2.5 billion. Wes joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. Wes and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, ideation, growth and scale, developing key relationships, fundraising, leadership, mentorship, and more.

Jun 27, 2023 • 32:18

Episode 180: Ja Rule

Ja Rule is one of the most successful rappers of all time. Ja joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Ja and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including navigating life’s ups and downs, leadership, entrepreneurship, mentorship, creativity, failure, developing confidence, and much more.

Jun 20, 2023 • 30:50

Episode 179: Xerox CEO Steve Bandrowczak

Steve Bandrowczak is the CEO of Xerox, one of America’s oldest and most iconic companies. Steve joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Steve and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, personal and professional development, innovation and reinvention, building winning teams and winning cultures, learning from failure, and much more.

Jun 13, 2023 • 35:31

Episode 178: Olympic Gold Medalist Lauryn Williams

An Olympic Gold medalist, Lauryn Williams is the first American woman to win Olympic medals in the Summer and Winter Olympic games. Lauryn joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Lauryn and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: reaching peak performance, understanding and attaining success, motivation, pressure, managing failure, developing a winning mindset, teamwork, leadership, and more.

Jun 6, 2023 • 36:32

Episode 177: Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer

The leader of one of the largest medical technology companies in the world, Kevin Sayer is the CEO of Dexcom, a business with a market cap of $47 billion. Kevin joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Kevin and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, mentorship, building winning teams and cultures, innovation, and much more.

May 30, 2023 • 31:35

Episode 176: AOL Co-Founder Steve Case

The leader of one of the most influential internet companies of all time, Steve Case was the co-founder and CEO of AOL and is the Chairman and CEO of the venture capital firm Revolution. Steve joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Steve and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, investing, building winning teams and winning relationships, negotiations, and much more.

May 23, 2023 • 39:41

Episode 175: Lumen CEO Kate Johnson

A Fortune 250 CEO and one of America’s leading women in technology, Kate Johnson is the CEO of Lumen Technologies, where she leads nearly 30,000 employees and a company that generated nearly $20 billion last year. Kate joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons and advice. Kate and Adam discuss leadership, transformation, building winning teams and cultures, personal and professional development, diversity and inclusion, and more.

May 16, 2023 • 34:28

Episode 174: General Gus Perna

A retired four-star general who spent more than 40 years serving in the Army, General Gus Perna was the COO of Operation Warp Speed, where he oversaw the logistics of the government's effort to help develop, manufacture, and distribute covid vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. General Perna joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. General Perna and Adam discuss leadership, crisis management, personal and professional development, mentorship, and much more.

May 9, 2023 • 42:07

Episode 173: Former Secretary of Labor Tom Perez

Tom Perez was the Secretary of Labor and the Chair of the Democratic National Committee. Secretary Perez joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Tom and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leading people, organizations, and your own life; building winning relationships; taking risk and managing failure; and much more.

May 2, 2023 • 38:23

Episode 172: Harry's Co-Founder Jeff Raider

Jeff Raider co-founded multiple multi-billion dollar businesses. Jeff is the co-founder and co-CEO of Harry’s, one of the leading men’s shaving brands, and is a co-founder of Warby Parker, a leader in eyewear. Jeff joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jeff and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal and professional discovery and development, leadership, entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, customer-centricity, differentiation, and more.

Apr 25, 2023 • 36:04

Episode 171: College Football Legend Danny Wuerffel

One of the greatest college football players of all time, Danny Wuerffel is a Heisman Trophy winner, a College Football Hall of Famer, and the namesake behind the Wuerffel Trophy, college football's premier award for community service. The Executive Director of Desire Street Ministries, Danny played for four NFL teams before pivoting to a career in nonprofit leadership. Danny joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice.

Apr 18, 2023 • 31:19

Episode 170: Fitness Guru Autumn Calabrese

The creator of a number of highly popular workout programs, Autumn Calabrese is a leading fitness influencer. Autumn has trained many of America’s biggest names and her programs have been viewed more than 140 million times on BODi’s on-demand platform. Autumn joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons and advice. Autumn and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal discovery and development; motivation; health, fitness, and nutrition; the keys to a winning routine; communication; and m

Apr 11, 2023 • 34:29

Episode 169: YMCA CEO Suzanne McCormick

The leader of one of America’s oldest, largest, and most prominent non-profit organizations, Suzanne McCormick is the CEO of YMCA of the USA, with more than 2,500 locations serving 13 million people across the country. Suzanne joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons and advice. Suzanne and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, mentorship, career development, navigating change, relationship-building, communication, and much more.

Apr 4, 2023 • 34:33

Episode 168: AFI Founder George Stevens Jr.

The founder of the American Film Institute and the co-founder of the Kennedy Center Honors, George Stevens Jr. has won 15 Emmys and an Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement. George joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. George and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal discovery and development; leadership, mentorship, and success; takeaways from time spent with John F. Kennedy, Edward R. Murrow, Steven Spielberg, and Sidney Poitier; and much more.

Mar 28, 2023 • 36:25

Episode 167: Brex Co-Founder Henrique Dubugras

Henrique Dubugras is the co-founder and co-CEO of Brex, most recently valued at $12.3 billion. Henrique joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. Henrique and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, mentorship, pivoting as a business and in your career, growth and scale, raising money, building winning teams and cultures, and more.

Mar 21, 2023 • 32:08

Episode 166: Software Pioneer Mitch Kapor

A pioneer in the fields of software, personal computing, and the internet, Mitch Kapor is the founder of Lotus and the creator of Lotus 1-2-3, the "killer application" that led to the widespread adoption of the personal computer in the business world. Mitch is also the co-founder of the Mozilla Foundation - best known for developing the web browser Firefox - and is a leading technology investor. Mitch joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice.

Mar 14, 2023 • 32:54

Episode 165: Former BET CEO Debra Lee

Debra Lee was the CEO of BET, the largest company in the world dedicated to African-American programming. The first Black company traded on the New York Stock Exchange, BET reached more than 100 million homes while Debra was CEO. Debra joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Debra and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal and professional development; leadership; building winning teams and companies; diversity and inclusion; managing difficult experiences;

Mar 7, 2023 • 34:39

Episode 164: Basketball Legend Tony Parker

Tony Parker was one of the best players in basketball over the course of his 18-year career and is one of the greatest European players of all time. A 6-time NBA All-Star and 4-time NBA champion, Tony is the first European-born player to win the NBA Finals MVP. Tony joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. Tony and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: teamwork, leadership, culture, mentorship, basketball, the wine business, Tim Duncan, Gregg Popovich, Kobe Bryant, and more.

Feb 28, 2023 • 29:01

Episode 163: Lieutenant General Jeff Buchanan

Over the course of his 37-year military career, Lieutenant General Jeffrey Buchanan led troops at every level in adverse environments across the country and around the world. LTG Buchanan led the military response for five major hurricanes - Matthew, Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Florence; served four combat tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan; and commanded nearly 6,000 federal military troops deployed to the Southwest border. LTG Buchanan joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice

Feb 21, 2023 • 33:41

Episode 162: Olympic Gold Medalist Kaitlyn Farrington

Kaitlyn Farrington is an Olympic gold medalist and was one of the best snowboarders in the world before having to retire at the height of her success upon being diagnosed with congenital cervical stenosis. Kaitlyn joins Adam to share her journey, how she navigated the ups and downs, and her best lessons learned along the way. Kaitlyn and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: attaining greatness; navigating obstacles, challenges, and setbacks; competition; coaching; mentorship; mindset; and much m

Feb 14, 2023 • 31:31

Episode 161: RE/MAX CEO Nick Bailey

The leader of one of the largest real estate brokerages in the world, Nick Bailey is the CEO of RE/MAX, where more than 140,000 agents across 9,000 offices in over 110 countries and territories have combined to sell more real estate than anyone. Nick joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. Nick and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including leadership, sales, negotiations, career development, mentorship, international business, and much more.

Feb 7, 2023 • 33:42

Episode 160: ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen

Bill Rasmussen is the founder of ESPN, the first television network fully dedicated to sports and the largest sports media entity today. Bill joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Bill and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including entrepreneurship, ideation, innovation, communications, overcoming obstacles and setbacks, mindset, and more.

Jan 31, 2023 • 38:14

Episode 159: Former Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James

The former Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah Lee James was only the second woman to ever lead a U.S. military service, where she oversaw an annual budget of more than $139 billion and nearly 660,000 airmen. Secretary James joins Adam to share her unique journey and best lessons and advice. Secretary James and Adam discuss how to rise within your career; how to navigate and avoid setbacks; how to lead in times of crisis; how to manage anxiety and pressure; and much more.

Jan 24, 2023 • 37:53

Episode 158: Orangetheory Co-Founder and CEO Dave Long

The leader of one of the most successful brands in the world of fitness, Dave Long is the co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory, with more than 1,500 studios across 24 countries. Dave joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Dave and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, branding, hiring, pushing your comfort zone, and much more.

Jan 17, 2023 • 33:31

Episode 157: Olympic Gold Medalist Gail Devers

A member of the National Track and Field Hall of Fame and the United States Olympic Hall of Fame, Gail Devers is a three-time Olympic gold medalist. Gail competed in five different Olympic Games despite battling Graves' disease and Thyroid Eye Disease throughout her career. Gail joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Adam and Gail discuss defining and attaining success, overcoming obstacles, developing a winning mindset, leadership, health, and much more.

Jan 10, 2023 • 32:23

Episode 156: Governor Bill Weld

Bill Weld was the governor of Massachusetts from 1991 to 1997. Elected twice as a Republican in one of the bluest states in the country, Governor Weld won re-election with more than 70 percent of the vote. Governor Weld joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. Governor Weld and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: lessons from winning and losing races; relationship building; leadership; ethics; the power of humor; dealmaking; and much more.

Jan 3, 2023 • 33:46

Episode 155: Angie’s List Co-Founder Angie Hicks

Angie Hicks is the co-founder of and namesake behind Angie’s List, now known as Angi. Angie joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Angie and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal and professional development; entrepreneurship; leadership; sales; hiring; branding; customer-centricity; and much more.

Dec 27, 2022 • 34:20

Episode 154: Grant Cardone

One of the top social media business influencers in the world and a serial entrepreneur, Grant Cardone is a New York Times bestselling author and is a CEO or partner in seventeen different businesses. Grant joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. Grant and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: understanding and attaining success, overcoming obstacles, leadership, motivation, sales, branding, and much more.

Dec 20, 2022 • 36:41

Episode 153: General Larry Spencer

General Larry Spencer was the second highest-ranking military officer in the United States Air Force and one of only nine African American four-star generals in Air Force history. General Spencer joins Adam to share his unique journey - from inner-city Washington D.C. to Air Force Vice Chief of Staff - and his best lessons learned along the way. General Spencer and Adam discuss leadership, mentorship, innovation, diversity and inclusion, personal development, overcoming obstacles and challenges,

Dec 13, 2022 • 42:54

Episode 152: Sprinkles Co-Founder Candace Nelson

Candace Nelson is a New York Times bestselling author, TV personality and entrepreneur. The co-founder of Sprinkles - the world’s first cupcake bakery and ATM - Candace is a judge on Cupcake Wars and Sugar Rush and is the co-creator of Best in Dough. Candace joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Candace and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal and professional discovery; entrepreneurship; pivoting in your career and in your business; health; success; an

Dec 6, 2022 • 35:27

Episode 151: Former NFL Star Donald Driver

A star in the NFL over the course of his 14-year career, Donald Driver is the Green Bay Packers' all-time leading receiver, a 4-time Pro Bowler, a New York Times bestselling author, and an entrepreneur. Donald joins Adam to share his journey - from homelessness to the height of success - and best lessons learned along the way. Donald and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: overcoming obstacles, leadership, mentorship, mindset, motivation, and much more.

Nov 29, 2022 • 36:42

Episode 150: Poker Legend Phil Hellmuth

One of the greatest poker players of all time, Phil Hellmuth has won a record sixteen World Series of Poker bracelets. Phil is also a New York Times bestselling author and an advisor to ten different companies. Phil joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. Phil and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: ego and confidence; decision-making and managing emotion; performing under pressure; negotiation strategies and tactics; how to improve as a poker player and in any endeavor; an

Nov 22, 2022 • 37:58

Episode 149: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Van Zandt

A founding member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, Stevie Van Zandt has enjoyed success as a musician, an actor, an activist, a writer, and an entrepreneur. Stevie is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and a New York Times bestselling author, was a star on The Sopranos and Lilyhammer, and is the founder of numerous businesses, including Little Steven's Underground Apothecary. Stevie joins Adam to share his unique journey and best lessons learned along the way.

Nov 15, 2022 • 38:49

Episode 148: Former TD Ameritrade CEO Joe Moglia

Joe Moglia reached the apex of success in two completely different fields: finance and college football. Joe was the CEO of TD Ameritrade, leading the company from a market cap of $700 million to more than $12 billion. Before and after his career in finance, Joe coached college football, winning the Eddie Robinson Award as the top FCS head coach. Joe joins Adam to share his best lessons in leadership and in life.

Nov 8, 2022 • 33:19

Episode 147: Grubhub Co-Founder Mike Evans

The rare entrepreneur to take a startup from idea to IPO, Mike Evans is the co-founder of Grubhub, a multibillion business that has changed the way that millions of people order their meals. Mike joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Mike and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, customer acquisition and sales, growth and scale, defining and attaining success, and much more.

Nov 1, 2022 • 31:04

Episode 146: Insight CEO Joyce Mullen

A Fortune 500 CEO, Joyce Mullen is one of the most successful women in the world of technology. Joyce is the CEO of Insight, a $9.4 billion business with more than 12,000 employees across 19 countries. Joyce joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Joyce and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal and professional development; leadership; building winning teams and cultures; diversity and inclusion; managing competing priorities; learning from failure; and mo

Oct 25, 2022 • 31:44

Episode 145: Former Medtronic CEO Bill George

Bill George was the CEO of Medtronic, the world’s largest medical technology company. Under Bill’s leadership, Medtronic grew from $1.1 billion to $60 billion in market cap. Bill joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Bill and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including how to lead people, teams, organizations, and yourself.

Oct 18, 2022 • 34:59

Episode 144: MLB Manager Joe Maddon

A three-time Major League Baseball Manager of the Year and two-time World Series champion, Joe Maddon is one of the most successful managers in modern baseball history. Joe joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. Joe and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leading people and teams, building winning cultures and relationships, success and failure, developing a winning mindset, mentorship, communications, Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, and much more.

Oct 11, 2022 • 39:14

Episode 143: Jimmy John's Founder Jimmy John Liautaud

Jimmy John Liautaud is the founder of Jimmy John’s, one of America’s largest and most successful sandwich chains, with more than 2,700 locations across the country. Jimmy joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. Jimmy and Adam cover a wide range of topics: the ins and outs of building a multibillion-dollar business; navigating obstacles, setbacks, and challenges; leadership; branding; personal development; and much more.

Oct 4, 2022 • 34:22

Episode 142: Former AT&T CEO Mike Armstrong

Mike Armstrong was the leader of one of the largest companies in the world as CEO of AT&T. Mike was previously the CEO of Hughes Electronics, where he led the launch of DirecTV. A three-time cancer survivor, Mike joins Adam to share his biggest takeaways and best advice from the ups and downs of his personal and professional journeys.

Sep 27, 2022 • 25:39

Episode 141: NFL Coach Romeo Crennel

Over the course of a coaching career that spanned more than fifty years, Romeo Crennel won five Super Bowls - two with the New York Giants and three with the New England Patriots - and was the head coach of three different NFL teams. Romeo joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. Romeo and Adam discuss leadership, motivation, mentorship, building winning teams and cultures, building winning relationships, lessons from Bill Belichick, Bill Parcells, and Tom Brady, and much mor

Sep 20, 2022 • 36:21

Episode 140: Boxing Hall of Famer Laila Ali

A member of the Boxing Hall of Fame, Laila Ali is one of the greatest female boxers of all time, going undefeated over the course of her career. Laila joins Adam to share her unique journey and best lessons learned along the way, including the best lessons she learned from her father, Muhammad Ali. Laila and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: overcoming failures, setbacks and challenges, personal discovery and development, leadership, motivation, mindset, and much more.

Sep 13, 2022 • 35:27

Episode 139: Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis

The leader of one of the largest non-profit organizations in the world, Mary Davis is the CEO of the Special Olympics, serving more than 6 million athletes across 172 countries, with more than a million coaches and volunteers and more than 100,000 competitions a year. Mary joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons and advice. Mary and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leading people and organizations; building winning relationships; what anyone can learn from Special Olympians; and muc

Sep 6, 2022 • 35:10

Episode 138: Ambassador Howard Gutman

Ambassador Howard Gutman served as the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium and was recognized as the most popular ambassador in Belgium ever. Ambassador Gutman joins Adam to share his unique journey, his best advice on topics ranging from negotiations to leadership to recruiting, and his best lessons learned along the way, including lessons learned from his time around former Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart, Studio 54 Co-Founder Steve Rubell, President Barack Obama, George Clooney, and Kevin Bacon.

Aug 30, 2022 • 37:33

Episode 137: Former Home Depot CEO Frank Blake

Frank Blake was the CEO of Home Depot - the largest home improvement retailer in America and one of the largest companies in the world - where he led the turnaround of the customer experience, the employee experience, and not uncoincidentally, Home Depot’s stock price. Frank joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. Frank and Adam discuss leadership, management, culture, customer-centricity, career development, takeaways from Jack Welch, George H.W. Bush, and Bernie Marcus, an

Aug 23, 2022 • 30:52

Episode 136: Overstock CEO Jonathan Johnson

Jonathan Johnson is the CEO of Overstock, where he oversees a business that generated more than $2.7 billion last year. Jonathan joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Jonathan and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leading in times good, bad, and uncertain; reinventing yourself and your business model; building winning teams and cultures; attaining success personally and professionally; and much more.

Aug 16, 2022 • 34:14

Episode 135: Ancestry CEO Deb Liu

Deb Liu is the CEO of Ancestry, the largest genealogy company in the world. Deb was previously a senior executive at Facebook, where she founded and oversaw Facebook Marketplace. Deb joins Adam to share her personal and professional journey and best lessons and advice from her experiences leading a multibillion-dollar company, creating and building a product used by more than a billion people a month, and developing the skills, relationships, and mindset required to rise to the top.

Aug 9, 2022 • 30:47

Episode 134: Olympic Gold Medalist Gary Hall Jr.

One of the greatest swimmers of all time, Gary Hall Jr. is a five-time Olympic gold medalist with ten Olympic medals in total. Gary competed in three Olympic Games - two after being told by doctors that his career was over - and won gold medals in each. Gary joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Gary and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: reaching peak performance, managing pressure and expectations, overcoming obstacles, motivation, mentorship, mindset, and m

Aug 2, 2022 • 29:59

Episode 133: Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson

Jeh Johnson served as Secretary of Homeland Security, where he led almost a quarter of a million employees and managed a budget of nearly $65 billion. The first African-American partner at Paul, Weiss, Secretary Johnson previously served as General Counsel of the Department of Defense and GC of the Air Force. Secretary Johnson joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons on a wide range of topics, including leadership, personal and professional development, decision-making, managing pressure

Jul 26, 2022 • 35:29

Episode 132: UScellular CEO Laurent Therivel

The leader of one of America’s largest wireless communications companies, Laurent Therivel is the CEO of UScellular, where he oversees a business that serves more than 5 million customers and generates more than $4 billion annually. Laurent joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Laurent and Adam discuss leadership and management; personal discovery and development; career development; overcoming failures, setbacks, and challenges; and much more.

Jul 19, 2022 • 32:03

Episode 131: McGraw Hill CEO Simon Allen

Simon Allen is the CEO of McGraw Hill, a multibillion-dollar educational publishing business that serves millions of educators and students across more than 100 countries. Simon joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. Simon and Adam discuss personal discovery, professional development, leadership, communications, hiring, building winning teams and relationships, navigating times of crisis, international business, and much more.

Jul 12, 2022 • 34:36

Episode 130: Lieutenant General Lori Reynolds

Lieutenant General Lori Reynolds was the highest-ranking woman in the Marine Corps for almost a decade. One of only three female three-star generals in Marine Corps history, General Reynolds spent more than 35 years serving and breaking barriers in the Marines. General Reynolds joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons and advice. General Reynolds and Adam discuss personal and professional development; leadership; building winning teams and cultures; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and

Jul 5, 2022 • 33:01

Episode 129: Incubus Guitarist Michael Einziger

Michael Einziger is the lead guitarist and songwriter for Incubus, which has sold more than 23 million albums around the world. Mike has also co-written, produced, and collaborated with a wide range of top artists, including Pharrell Williams, Hans Zimmer, and Avicii, and is the co-founder of two technology companies, Mixhalo and Versicolor Technologies. Mike joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice.

Jun 28, 2022 • 31:38

Episode 128: Eventbrite Co-Founder and CEO Julia Hartz

The co-founder and CEO of Eventbrite, Julia Hartz built and leads a business that disrupted the world of events. Julia joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Julia and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, growth and scale, hiring, self-care, gender equity in technology and male-dominated industries, the future of events, and much more.

Jun 21, 2022 • 34:05

Episode 127: Former Skype CEO Tony Bates

The former CEO of Skype, Tony Bates has served in leadership roles at several of America’s best-known technology companies. Now the CEO of Genesys, a multibillion-dollar customer experience software business, Tony joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Tony and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal and professional development, leadership, mentorship, customer centricity, the power of empathy, lessons from the former CEOs of Microsoft, Cisco, and eBay, an

Jun 14, 2022 • 31:47

Episode 126: Baseball Legend Shawn Green

Over the course of a fifteen-year career, Shawn Green was one of the best players in baseball. Shawn is also the co-founder of Greenfly, a leader in digital media monetization. Shawn joins Adam to share his journey on and off the field and his best lessons learned along the way. Shawn and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: failure and success, leadership, teamwork, entrepreneurship, decision-making, identity, and much more.

Jun 7, 2022 • 31:56

Episode 125: Warby Parker Co-Founder Neil Blumenthal

Neil Blumenthal is the co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, a multibillion-dollar business that disrupted the world of eyewear. A model in social entrepreneurship, Warby Parker is a leader in the direct-to-consumer space. Neil joins Adam to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and best lessons learned along the way. Neil and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, teamwork, leadership, marketing, branding, retailing, hiring, and much more.

May 31, 2022 • 32:22

Episode 124: SoulCycle Co-Founder Julie Rice

The co-founder of SoulCycle, Julie Rice built a company that reshaped the world of fitness. Julie joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Julie and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the value of a non-traditional background; how and when to pivot; the keys to creating and building a highly successful business; how to approach hiring and relationship building; and much more.

May 24, 2022 • 32:22

Episode 123: NFL Hall of Famer Jason Taylor

An NFL Hall of Famer, Jason Taylor was one of the best defensive players in football in his day. A 6-time Pro Bowler, 3-time First-team All-Pro, former NFL Defensive Player of the Year and former Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, Jason was a team leader through times good and bad. Jason joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Jason and Adam discuss teamwork, leadership, mentorship, organizational culture, overcoming obstacles, success, and much more.

May 17, 2022 • 31:26

Episode 122: Presidential Adviser David Gergen

A New York Times bestselling author and Senior Political Analyst for CNN, David Gergen has been an adviser to four U.S. presidents. David was White House Director of Speechwriting in the Nixon administration, White House Communications Director in the Ford and Reagan administrations, and Counselor to the President in the Clinton administration, serving presidents of both parties at the highest levels. David joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice on leadership and success.

May 10, 2022 • 33:05

Episode 121: #1 NYT Bestselling Author Marshall Goldsmith

Marshall Goldsmith is a #1 New York Times bestselling author regularly named as the world’s #1 executive coach. Marshall has worked with more than 200 major CEOs and has written or edited 43 books. Marshall joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Marshall and Adam discuss personal and professional development, leadership, mentorship, relationship building, feedback, transformation, learning from mistakes, happiness and fulfillment, and much more.

May 3, 2022 • 35:04

Episode 120: Ambassador Susan D. Page

Susan D. Page served as the first U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan. Honored by the State Department for her leadership in crisis, Ambassador Page spent close to thirty years in the foreign service serving in leadership roles around the world. Ambassador Page joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned on a wide range of topics, including personal and professional development, negotiations and deal-making, and leading in high-stakes situations.

Apr 26, 2022 • 31:02

Episode 119: Newell Brands CEO Ravi Saligram

A Fortune 500 CEO and a former Fortune 500 CEO, Ravi Saligram is the CEO of Newell Brands, the parent company of some of America’s best-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, and Crockpot. Ravi was previously the CEO of OfficeMax. Ravi joins Adam to share his journey and best advice on a wide range of topics. Adam and Ravi discuss career development, leadership, branding, personal branding, turnarounds, trust, diversity and inclusion, hiring, and much more.

Apr 19, 2022 • 33:50

Episode 118: Former Deloitte Consulting CEO Janet Foutty

Janet Foutty was the first female CEO of Deloitte Consulting, where she led a $10 billion business. Now the Executive Chair of Deloitte US, the largest professional services company in America, Janet joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Janet and Adam discuss a wide of topics, including personal and professional discovery and development; leadership, communications, and organizational culture; diversity and inclusion; work-life balance; and much more.

Apr 12, 2022 • 34:50

Episode 117: NetSuite Founder Evan Goldberg

Evan Goldberg is the founder of NetSuite, which was acquired by Oracle for $9.3 billion. The first cloud computing company, Oracle NetSuite currently serves more than 28,000 customers across 215 countries and territories. Evan joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Evan and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, mentorship, failure, growth, hiring, culture, and more.

Apr 5, 2022 • 31:59

Episode 116: General Joseph Votel

A retired four-star general, General Joseph Votel oversaw the War on Terror and led the coalition that liberated Iraq and Syria from ISIS. Over a military career that spanned nearly four decades, General Votel served as commander of United States Central Command and as commander of the United States Special Operations Command, where he oversaw all Special Operations forces. General Votel joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way.

Mar 29, 2022 • 30:25

Episode 115: Former Jamba Juice CEO James White

James White is the former CEO of Jamba Juice, where he led the turnaround of one of America’s favorite brands. James joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. James and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal and professional development, leadership, diversity and inclusion, hiring, culture, branding, failure, and success.

Mar 22, 2022 • 33:15

Episode 114: NFL Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins

One of the greatest safeties in NFL history, Brian Dawkins is a 9-time Pro Bowler, 4-time First-team All-Pro, and member of the NFL Hall of Fame. Undersized but one of the most feared players in the league, Brian was a team leader and a mentor to many. Brian joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice across a wide range of topics. Brian and Adam discuss how to defy odds and overcome obstacles, how to understand and fight fear, leadership, mentorship, motivation, and much more.

Mar 15, 2022 • 33:44

Episode 113: Million Dollar Listing Star James Harris

A star on the hit TV show Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, James Harris has sold more than $2 billion of real estate since 2017. James joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. James and Adam cover a wide range of topics: personal and professional development; sales; success; managing rejection; navigating failure; building a successful partnership; reality television; and much more.

Mar 8, 2022 • 32:39

Episode 112: ClassPass Founder Payal Kadakia

Payal Kadakia is the founder of ClassPass, a billion-dollar business that disrupted the world of fitness. Payal joins Adam to share her entrepreneurial journey and best lessons learned along the way. Payal and Adam discuss how to understand and attain success; how to explore and develop new ideas; how to grow and scale a business; how to lead in times of uncertainty, crisis, and change; how to find balance; and much more.

Mar 1, 2022 • 32:54

Episode 111: RH CEO Gary Friedman

Gary Friedman is the Chairman and CEO of RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, which he took over when it was on the verge of bankruptcy and transformed into one of America’s most successful retailers. Gary joins Adam to share his unique journey - from community college dropout to the Forbes 400 - and best lessons learned along the way. Gary and Adam discuss personal and professional development, leadership, mentorship, hiring, branding, retail, and much more.

Feb 22, 2022 • 31:43

Episode 110: Basketball Hall of Famer James Worthy

One of the greatest players in basketball history, James Worthy is a 3-time NBA champion, 7-time NBA All-Star, and member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. James joins Adam to share his journey - from playing with Michael Jordan at UNC to Showtime and the Lakers and beyond - and best lessons learned along the way. James and Adam cover a wide range of topics, including leadership and teamwork; the key to performing in big games; and takeaways from time spent with Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and LeB

Feb 15, 2022 • 35:56

Episode 109: Former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly

A former Fortune 100 CEO, Hubert Joly was the leader of America's largest consumer electronics retailer. As CEO of Best Buy, Hubert led the company’s turnaround by implementing a distinct leadership philosophy and contrarian strategic decisions. Hubert joins Adam to share his journey and best advice across a wide range of topics. Hubert and Adam discuss leadership, motivation, strategy, hiring, culture, optimizing performance, success, and much more.

Feb 8, 2022 • 33:24

Episode 108: Gabrielle Reece

One of the best-known women’s volleyball players of all time, Gabrielle Reece is a New York Times bestselling author, an entrepreneur, and a leader in the fields of health and fitness. Gabby joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Gabby and Adam cover a wide range of topics: health, fitness, and nutrition; overcoming challenges; building successful relationships; leadership; motivation; balance; and much more.

Feb 1, 2022 • 31:10

Episode 107: Beachbody Co-Founder and CEO Carl Daikeler

Carl Daikeler is the co-founder and CEO of Beachbody, a business that has changed the way that millions of people exercise. Carl joins Adam to share his best advice across a wide range of topics, including sales, marketing, product development, leadership, fitness, and motivation. Carl and Adam discuss how to understand, communicate with, and attract new customers; how to get into and stay in great shape; how to lead winning teams and your own life; and much more.

Jan 25, 2022 • 30:17

Episode 106: Baseball Legend Kenny Lofton

A 6-time All-Star and 4-time Gold Glove winner, Kenny Lofton was one of the best players in baseball in his era. Raised by his grandmother in poverty, Kenny emerged to star as a basketball player at the University of Arizona before finding success in baseball. Kenny joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Kenny and Adam cover a wide range of topics: teamwork, leadership, motivation, organizational culture, mindset, Lute Olson, Steve Kerr, Dusty Baker, and much mor

Jan 18, 2022 • 33:52

Episode 105: Former Caesars CEO Gary Loveman

A former Fortune 500 CEO, Gary Loveman was the leader of the largest casino operator in the world. Gary joins Adam to share his unique journey - from working-class Indianapolis to business school professor to CEO of Caesars Entertainment to launching and leading the healthcare company Well - and best lessons learned along the way. Gary and Adam discuss leadership and management; analytics and customer behavior; hiring and culture; gaming and sports; and more.

Jan 11, 2022 • 37:18

Episode 104: Emmy Award Winner Adrienne Bankert

An Emmy Award winner, Adrienne Bankert is the first woman of color to serve as the solo host of a national morning television show. Adrienne is the host of NewsNation’s Morning in America and was previously a weekend anchor for Good Morning America. Adrienne joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Adam and Adrienne discuss career development, mentorship, communications, mental health, leadership, relationship building, overcoming obstacles, and more.

Jan 4, 2022 • 34:48

Episode 103: Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Lochte

One of the greatest swimmers of all time, Ryan Lochte is a 6-time Olympic gold medalist. Ryan’s 12 Olympic medals rank second among American men across all sports. Ryan is also known for his role at the center of a major international controversy during the 2016 Rio Olympics. Ryan joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Ryan and Adam cover a wide range of topics, from how to reach peak performance to how to navigate and bounce back from the most challenging experi

Dec 28, 2021 • 31:05

Episode 102: Former Unilever CEO Paul Polman

The leader of one of the largest companies in the world for a decade, Paul Polman was the CEO of the global conglomerate Unilever. Paul joins Adam to share his unique journey - an accidental business career that culminated in leading a company valued at more than $175 billion - and best lessons learned along the way. Paul and Adam discuss career development; leadership; why businesses should lead on social issues; how to build a winning culture; marketing and branding; international business; an

Dec 21, 2021 • 35:06

Episode 101: General David Petraeus

A retired four star general and former Director of the CIA, General David Petraeus oversaw all coalition forces in Iraq and led the surge in Iraq and in Afghanistan. General Petraeus joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. General Petraeus and Adam discuss leadership, motivation, strategy, competition, overcoming obstacles, navigating failure, and much more.

Dec 14, 2021 • 35:20

Episode 100: Football Legend Ricky Williams

A Heisman Trophy winner and NFL All-Pro, Ricky Williams was one of the greatest players in the history of college football and a star in the NFL. Ricky joins Adam to share his best lessons from his unique journey on and off the field. Ricky and Adam discuss navigating high and lows; how to develop a healthy and winning mindset; leadership; motivation; organizational culture; and much more.

Dec 7, 2021 • 32:28

Episode 99: Brooke Burke

Television host and fitness entrepreneur Brooke Burke spent eight seasons as co-host of the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars and is the founder and CEO of Brooke Burke Body. Brooke joins Adam to share her journey, best lessons learned, and advice across a wide range of topics. Brooke and Adam discuss communications, pushing your comfort zone, navigating failure, leadership, entrepreneurship, health, fitness, balance, and more.

Nov 30, 2021 • 33:11

Episode 98: Former Gap CEO Mickey Drexler

A legend in the world of retail, Mickey Drexler is a former Fortune 500 CEO who led and founded several of America’s best-known clothing companies. Mickey was the CEO of Gap and J. Crew and is the founder of Old Navy and Madewell. Now the CEO of Alex Mill, Mickey joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Mickey and Adam cover a wide range of topics: personal and professional development; mentorship; leadership; intrapreneurship; branding; retailing; and much more.

Nov 23, 2021 • 30:01

Episode 97: Edwards CEO Mike Mussallem

Mike Mussallem has spent more than two decades as CEO of Edwards Lifesciences, leading the company since its inception to its current market cap in excess of $70 billion. Mike joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Mike and Adam cover a wide range of topics: career development, innovation, culture, hiring, leadership, success, and more.

Nov 16, 2021 • 31:05

Episode 96: General Robert Neller

General Robert Neller is a retired four-star general and was the highest-ranking officer in the United States Marine Corps. As Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Neller oversaw a $43 billion global enterprise and 225,000 employees around the world. General Neller joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. General Neller and Adam discuss leadership, culture, success, change management, decision making, performing under pressure, motivation, and more.

Nov 9, 2021 • 30:55

Episode 95: Apollo Co-Founder Art Bilger

Art Bilger is the co-founder of Apollo, one of the leading private equity firms in the world, with close to $90 billion under management. Art is also a renowned VC and is the founder and CEO of WorkingNation, where he is focused on mitigating the growing employability gap in America. Art joins Adam to share his journey - from working with Michael Milken at Drexel Burnham to building Apollo to investing in unicorn Akamai Technologies - and his best lessons learned along the way.

Nov 2, 2021 • 31:29

Episode 94: Former Ingredion CEO Ilene Gordon

Ilene Gordon was the 21st woman to ever serve as the CEO of a Fortune 500 company and was named by Fortune as one of the most powerful women in business for five consecutive years. As CEO of Ingredion, Ilene led the company from $2 billion to $10 billion in market cap during her tenure. Ilene joins Adam to share her barrier-breaking journey and best lessons learned along the way. Ilene and Adam discuss overcoming obstacles, leadership, management, time-management, hiring, work-life balance, and

Oct 26, 2021 • 32:53

Episode 93: Orlando Magic Co-Founder Pat Williams

The recipient of the Basketball Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award, Pat Williams spent more than 50 years in the NBA, leading 4 NBA front offices and co-founding an NBA franchise, the Orlando Magic. Pat joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Pat and Adam discuss leadership, mentorship, negotiations, sales, basketball, and what leaders can learn from Julius Erving, Charles Barkley, John Wooden, Chuck Daly, and Jerry West.

Oct 19, 2021 • 38:34

Episode 92: Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti

Randy Garutti is the CEO of Shake Shack, where he leads one of America’s favorite fast-casual chains, with more than 350 locations around the world. Randy joins Adam to share his journey and best advice across a wide range of topics. Randy and Adam discuss how Randy and Danny Meyer transformed Shake Shake from a hot dog stand into a multibillion-dollar business; takeaways from navigating the PPP controversy; and lessons on leadership, success, growth, mentorship, customer centricity, hiring, and

Oct 12, 2021 • 35:16

Episode 91: Otis Worldwide CEO Judy Marks

Judy Marks leads one of America’s largest public companies and is one of only 23 female Fortune 250 CEOs. The CEO of Otis Worldwide - the largest elevator company in the world - Judy runs a business with a market cap in excess of $35 billion. Judy joins Adam to share her best lessons learned on her way to the top of corporate America and while leading once there. Judy and Adam cover a wide range of topics: leadership, mentorship, innovation, customer centricity, diversity and inclusion, and much

Oct 5, 2021 • 32:39

Episode 90: #1 NYT Bestselling Author Jay Shetty

A leading voice on the topic of mindfulness, Jay Shetty is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and is one of the world’s most successful online content creators, with more than 40 million followers across social media platforms. Jay joins Adam to share his journey and best advice. Jay and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal and professional development; motivation; marketing and branding; mental health and mindfulness; time management and focus; innovation; and much more.

Sep 28, 2021 • 37:23

Episode 89: Former Aetna CEO Ron Williams

A former Fortune 100 CEO, Ron Williams led the turnaround of the healthcare giant Aetna, which was subsequently acquired by CVS. Ron currently sits on the boards of three Fortune 100 companies: American Express, Boeing, and Johnson & Johnson. Ron joins Adam to share his journey from the South Side of Chicago to the top of corporate America and his best lessons learned along the way. Ron and Adam discuss leadership, management, overcoming obstacles, failure, hiring, diversity and inclusion, and m

Sep 21, 2021 • 33:26

Episode 88: Jillian Michaels

One of America’s leading fitness experts, Jillian Michaels was the star of the hit TV show The Biggest Loser and is an 8-time New York Times bestselling author. Jillian joins Adam to share her journey, lessons learned, and best advice across a wide range of topics. Jillian and Adam discuss personal and professional development; overcoming obstacles and failures; motivation; fitness, nutrition, health, and wellness; leadership and entrepreneurship; and more.

Sep 14, 2021 • 36:53

Episode 87: Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Mark Tritton

A Fortune 500 CEO, Mark Tritton is a longtime leader in the world of retail and has been leading the turnaround of one of America’s best-known retailers, Bed Bath & Beyond. Mark joins Adam to share his journey to the top and best advice across a wide range of topics. Mark and Adam discuss personal and career development; leadership and team-building; retailing and branding; and much more.

Sep 7, 2021 • 30:04

Episode 86: Ambassador Christopher Hill

Ambassador Christopher Hill spent more than three decades serving at the highest levels of international diplomacy and served as the U.S. Ambassador to four different countries: Iraq, South Korea, Poland, and Macedonia. Ambassador Hill joins Adam to share his journey, lessons learned and best advice across a wide range of topics. Ambassador Hill and Adam discuss best practices on negotiations, dealmaking, relationship building, leadership, mentorship, career development, and more.

Aug 31, 2021 • 36:35

Episode 85: Former Honeywell CEO David Cote

A former Fortune 100 CEO, David Cote is recognized as the most successful leader of a major industrial manufacturing company of his era. David led the turnaround of Honeywell, which grew from $20B to $120B during his tenure. David is also the first person in his family to graduate from high school and dropped out of college twice. David joins Adam to share his unorthodox journey to the top and his best lessons and advice on topics ranging from leadership and management to personal and career dev

Aug 24, 2021 • 36:08

Episode 84: #1 NYT Bestselling Author Keith Ferrazzi

Keith Ferrazzi is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Never Eat Alone and was the youngest Chief Marketing Officer of a Fortune 500 Company. Keith joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Keith and Adam discuss career development, relationship-building, networking, leadership, marketing, and more.

Aug 17, 2021 • 29:00

Episode 83: Senator Barbara Boxer

Barbara Boxer served in the U.S. Senate for 24 years. In 1991, the Senate had only two female members; in 1992, Senator Boxer was elected alongside three other women in "The Year of the Woman." Senator Boxer joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Senator Boxer and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: breaking into and excelling within the world of politics; leadership, negotiations and dealmaking; learning from failure; guest-starring on Curb Your Enthusiasm; and

Aug 10, 2021 • 36:09

Episode 82: Grammy Award Winning Producer Tricky Stewart

Tricky Stewart is a five-time Grammy Award winning producer and the guiding force behind more than 50 million records sold. The founder of the record label and studio Rz3 Recordings, Tricky has worked with the biggest names in music, including Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber, Ciara, and Katy Perry. Tricky joins Adam to share his journey and best advice across a wide range of topics.

Aug 3, 2021 • 32:45

Episode 81: Former Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin

A national leader in the field of healthcare management, Dr. David Shulkin served as Secretary of Veterans Affairs and has held leadership positions at five major hospitals and hospital systems. Secretary Shulkin joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Secretary Shulkin and Adam discuss how to lead and drive change at large bureaucratic organizations; lessons from working for dramatically different presidents; the intersection of ethics, leadership and service; an

Jul 27, 2021 • 33:50

Episode 80: Fashion Designer Rebecca Minkoff

A leader in the world of women’s fashion, Rebecca Minkoff is the co-founder and creative visionary behind the company that bears her name. Rebecca joins Adam to share her entrepreneurial journey and best lessons learned along the way. Rebecca and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: unlocking creativity; marketing and branding; growing and scaling; leadership; managing failure; fashion; working with family; and much more.

Jul 20, 2021 • 36:37

Episode 79: Citizens Bank CEO Bruce Van Saun

A Fortune 500 CEO, Bruce Van Saun has been a C-level executive at major financial institutions for the past three decades and led Citizens Financial Group through the largest IPO in the history of any U.S. commercial bank. Bruce joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Bruce and Adam discuss a broad range of topics, including leadership in times good and bad; hiring and organizational culture; marketing and product differentiation;  dealmaking; and more.

Jul 13, 2021 • 36:22

Episode 78: Ambassador Ron Kirk

Ambassador Ron Kirk served as a Cabinet member in the Obama administration as the United States Trade Representative. Ambassador Kirk was the first African American U.S. Trade Rep and the first African American mayor of Dallas. Ambassador Kirk joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Ambassador Kirk and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, relationship building, dealmaking, overcoming obstacles, and more.

Jul 6, 2021 • 35:36

Episode 77: NYT Bestselling Author Amy Jo Martin

An expert on social media and branding, Amy Jo Martin is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of one of the first social media companies of all time, where she managed the social media strategy for major celebrities, athletes and companies. Amy Jo joins Adam to share her journey and best advice across a wide range of topics. Amy Jo and Adam discuss entrepreneurship, relationship building, leadership, branding, social media, innovation, and much more.

Jun 29, 2021 • 31:30

Episode 76: The Skinny Confidential Founder Lauryn Evarts Bosstick

Lauryn Evarts Bosstick is the founder of The Skinny Confidential, a community consisting of millions of people. Lauryn joins Adam to share her journey and best advice on a wide range of subjects. Lauryn and Adam discuss entrepreneurial lessons learned from building The Skinny Confidential; marketing, branding, and community-building; inspiration, failure, and developing comfort in your own skin; and much more.

Jun 22, 2021 • 34:17

Episode 75: Emmy Award Winner Brian Baumgartner

Brian Baumgartner played Kevin on the hit TV show The Office and won an Emmy along the way. Brian joins Adam to share his journey leading up to The Office, favorite memories and lessons learned from his time on the show, and best advice on a wide range of topics. Brian and Adam discuss how The Office came together and why it was so successful; lessons on leadership, teamwork, hiring and organizational culture; and what Brian learned from legendary colleagues from Steve Carell to Robin Williams.

Jun 15, 2021 • 36:04

Episode 74: Former GE CEO Jeff Immelt

Jeff Immelt spent 17 years as the CEO of General Electric (GE), then one of the five largest companies in the country, with annual revenues that exceeded $180 billion. Jeff joins Adam to share his best lessons from the highs and lows of his career. Jeff and Adam discuss a broad range of topics: career development, leadership, culture, learning from failure, decision-making, relationship-building, dealmaking, international business, and more.

Jun 8, 2021 • 34:00

Episode 73: Olympic Gold Medalist Dara Torres

Dara Torres is one of the most decorated Olympic athletes in history: winner of four Olympic gold medals and twelve medals in total, a record among women. Dara competed in five Olympic games, winning a gold medal as a high school student and three silver medals at age 41. Dara joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Dara and Adam discuss reaching peak performance, overcoming obstacles, motivation, performing under pressure, teamwork, leadership, and more.

Jun 1, 2021 • 27:55

Episode 72: New Mountain Founder and CEO Steve Klinsky

A pioneer in the world of private equity and member of the Forbes 400, Steve Klinsky co-founded Goldman Sachs' buyout group, was an early partner at Forstmann Little, and is the founder and CEO of New Mountain Capital, which has deployed more than $30 billion. Steve joins Adam to share his journey and best advice. Steve and Adam discuss the evolution of the industry and how to succeed in it; leadership, hiring, culture, and growth; risk-management and decision-making; and how to pay it forward.

May 25, 2021 • 32:14

Episode 71: Former White House Press Secretary Joe Lockhart

Joe Lockhart served as White House Press Secretary during President Bill Clinton’s impeachment and went on to lead communications efforts for Facebook and the NFL. Joe joins Adam to share his best lessons across a wide range of topics: crisis management, performing under pressure, leadership, communications, relationship building, and more.

May 18, 2021 • 30:23

Episode 70: General Barry McCaffrey

General Barry McCaffrey is one of the most decorated military leaders over the past half-century: the recipient of two Silver Stars and two Distinguished Service Crosses, a member of the U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame, the youngest four star general at the time of his retirement, and the leader of the decisive battle in the Persian Gulf War. General McCaffrey also served as a Cabinet member and U.S. Drug Czar. General McCaffrey joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons on leadership and su

May 11, 2021 • 37:50

Episode 69: McClatchy CEO Tony Hunter

Tony Hunter is the CEO of McClatchy, one of America's oldest and most prominent publishing companies, with newspapers across 30 U.S. markets catering to 65 million monthly readers. Tony previously served as publisher of the Chicago Tribune and CEO of the parent Tribune Publishing, where he led the company through a record four-year bankruptcy and reinvented its business model. Tony joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned leading and driving turnarounds of major publishing compan

May 4, 2021 • 32:29

Episode 68: E! Co-Founder Alan Mruvka

The co-founder of E!, Alan Mruvka led the fastest growing cable network start-up in television history. Alan joins Adam to share his entrepreneurial journey and best lessons learned along the way. Alan and Adam discuss the inspiration behind E! and the keys to actualizing the vision; leadership, culture, negotiations and dealmaking; how to assess entrepreneurial opportunities in the entertainment industry and in general; and the power of mentorship.

Apr 27, 2021 • 27:51

Episode 67: Bumo Co-Founder Chriselle Lim

Founder of The Chriselle Factor and the Bumo Enterprise, Chriselle Lim is a leading fashion and beauty influencer and entrepreneur, with more than 5 million followers across social platforms. Chriselle joins Adam to share her journey and best advice on a wide range of topics. Chriselle and Adam discuss how to pursue a non-traditional career; how to build and grow an audience; branding and personal branding; leadership, entrepreneurship, and organizational culture; fashion, skincare, and more.

Apr 20, 2021 • 33:42

Episode 66: Lids CEO Tom Ripley

Tom Ripley is the CEO of Lids, the largest licensed sports retailer in the country, and the co-founder of the private equity firm that owns it. Tom joins Adam to share his best lessons from his journey from Special Operations officer in the Marine Corps to leader of a company doing over a billion dollars in annual sales. Tom and Adam discuss how to turn around a business and a culture; managing relationships with star athletes and sports leagues; leadership, hiring, marketing and deal-making; an

Apr 13, 2021 • 30:37

Episode 65: P90X Creator Tony Horton

Tony Horton is the creator of P90X, the disruptive workout program that has grossed hundreds of millions of dollars. Before becoming one of America’s leading fitness experts, Tony spent more than two decades working through a long list of less glamorous jobs. Tony joins Adam to share his best lessons learned from his journey and his best advice on a wide range of topics. Tony and Adam discuss personal transformation, disruption, fitness, health, performance, motivation, mindfulness, and more.

Apr 6, 2021 • 37:53

Episode 64: Olympic Gold Medalist Bode Miller

The most decorated male skier in U.S. history, Bode Miller is an Olympic gold medalist with thirty-three World Cup wins, two overall titles and four world championships. Bode joins Adam to share his journey and best advice on how to attain and manage success. Bode and Adam discuss Bode’s unique upbringing in the New Hampshire forest; how to understand and manage risk; navigating and performing under pressure; how to develop a winning culture and mindset; and more.

Mar 30, 2021 • 30:04

Episode 63: Edward Jones CEO Penny Pennington

A Fortune 500 CEO named as one of the 50 most powerful women in business for a second consecutive year, Penny Pennington is the CEO of Edward Jones, which manages over a trillion dollars for eight million clients around the world. Penny joins Adam to discuss her journey to the top of the business world and her best advice on leadership, management, career development, hiring, equity in the workplace, and more.

Mar 23, 2021 • 29:46

Episode 62: RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos

Adam Contos is the CEO of RE/MAX, one of the largest and best-known companies in the world of residential real estate, represented by over 135,000 agents across more than 110 countries and territories. Adam C. joins Adam to share his unique journey from running a SWAT team to leading a public company and his best lessons learned along the way. Adam C. and Adam discuss leadership, sales, real estate, climbing the corporate ladder, culture and more.

Mar 16, 2021 • 31:38

Episode 61: Movie Producer Chris Bender

Chris Bender has produced countless movies and several movie franchises - including The Hangover and American Pie trilogies - that have enjoyed great success among audiences. Chris joins Adam to share his journey, lessons learned and best advice. Chris and Adam cover a wide range of topics, from breaking into and excelling in the entertainment industry to managing disruption and leading in today’s landscape.

Mar 9, 2021 • 37:10

Episode 60: Senator Byron Dorgan

Senator Byron Dorgan spent three decades serving as a member of Congress, including three terms as a U.S. Senator. A longtime member of the Senate Democratic leadership, Sen. Dorgan served as the Chairman of the Democratic Policy Committee and the Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs. Sen. Dorgan joins Adam to discuss a wide range of topics and share lessons learned from his career in public service.

Mar 2, 2021 • 31:08

Episode 59: Twelve-Time NYT Bestselling Author Dr. Daniel Amen

The author of twelve New York Times bestselling books, Dr. Daniel Amen is the founder of Amen Clinics and has been called the most popular psychiatrist in America by the Washington Post. Dr. Amen joins Adam to share his journey and best advice on not only how to enjoy professional success, but how to live a happier and healthier life. Dr. Amen and Adam discuss branding, thought leadership, brain health, developing an optimal daily routine, focus, memory, and more.

Feb 23, 2021 • 34:24

Episode 58: Emmy Award Winner Daphne Oz

An Emmy Award winning television host and New York Times bestselling author, Daphne Oz spent six seasons as co-host of The Chew. Daphne joins Adam to share her best lessons from her personal and professional journey. Daphne and Adam discuss how to become comfortable in your skin, how to become your best self and how to live a happier, healthier and more productive life.

Feb 16, 2021 • 37:16

Episode 57: Balance Athletica Co-Founder and CEO Taylor Dilk

Taylor Dilk is the co-founder and CEO of Balance Athletica, one of the hottest and fastest growing direct to consumer athleisure brands on the market. Taylor joins Adam to share how she built the Balance Athletica brand, how she developed her own personal brand, and her best advice on a wide range of topics. Taylor and Adam discuss entrepreneurship, working with family, social media, marketing, adversity, leadership, and more.

Feb 9, 2021 • 31:00

Episode 56: Actor and Entrepreneur Scott Patterson

Scott Patterson is best known as Luke Danes, the male lead on the hit TV show Gilmore Girls. Before his breakthrough role, Scott went through the ups and downs of two notoriously difficult professions: baseball and acting. Scott joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Scott and Adam discuss competition; life-altering advice from Hank Aaron, Sandy Koufax and Paul Newman; the unexpected reach of Gilmore Girls; Scott’s classic appearance on Seinfeld; entrepreneurship

Feb 2, 2021 • 38:53

Episode 55: Million Dollar Listing Star Ryan Serhant

The star of the hit TV show Million Dollar Listing New York, Ryan Serhant is one of the most successful real estate brokers in the world, averaging a billion dollars of sales a year. Before finding success in real estate, Ryan struggled professionally and financially. Ryan joins Adam to share how he transformed his life and how others can transform theirs too. Ryan and Adam cover a wide range of topics, including personal and professional discovery, relationship building, sales, negotiations, an

Jan 26, 2021 • 33:03

Episode 54: Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda

Jeff Maggioncalda is the CEO of Coursera, the online learning leader that serves more than 70 million people globally. Jeff is also the co-founder of Financial Engines, which he built into the country’s largest independent Registered Investment Advisor and was sold for $3 billion. Jeff joins Adam to share his journey and best advice on a wide range of topics. Jeff and Adam discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, education, career development, hiring, culture, and more.

Jan 19, 2021 • 35:28

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 12, 2021 • 34:27

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.

Jan 5, 2021 • 29:40

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 29, 2020 • 31:09

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 22, 2020 • 34:08

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 15, 2020 • 34:47

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 8, 2020 • 33:37

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.

Dec 1, 2020 • 29:41

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 24, 2020 • 31:55

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 17, 2020 • 43:32

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.

Nov 10, 2020 • 32:05

Episode 43: Celebrity Chef Serena Poon

Celebrity chef and nutritionist Serena Poon has helped some of the biggest names in Hollywood live healthier lives. Serena joins Adam to share her personal and professional journey and her best advice on how to optimize your performance and health. Serena and Adam discuss nutrition, fitness, breathwork, mental health, and more.

Nov 3, 2020 • 30:24

Episode 42: Guardian Insurance CEO Deanna Mulligan

One of only 37 female Fortune 500 CEOs, Deanna Mulligan is regularly named as one of the 50 most powerful women in business. Deanna is the CEO of Guardian Insurance, one of the largest insurance companies in the country, with almost $13.5 billion in annual revenues. Deanna joins Adam to share her journey and best advice on a wide range of topics. Deanna and Adam discuss leadership, hiring, time management, personal and professional development, and more.

Oct 26, 2020 • 37:47

Episode 41: Grammy Award Winner Chris Tomlin

A Grammy Award-winner who has had sixteen #1 singles on the radio and sold more than nine million albums, Chris Tomlin is one of the few artists in history to surpass a billion digital streams. Chris joins Adam to share his journey to the top of his genre and his best lessons learned along the way. Chris and Adam discuss how to navigate your career path, push your comfort zone, manage intense pressure, approach the creative process, and more.

Oct 19, 2020 • 32:15

Episode 40: Former Dunkin’ Donuts CEO Robert Rosenberg

Robert Rosenberg spent 35 years as CEO of Dunkin' Donuts, transforming his family business from 100 stores and $10 million in sales to 6,500 locations and nearly $2.5 billion in sales upon retiring. Bob joins Adam to share his journey growing Dunkin' Donuts and his best advice on how to build and lead a winning business. Bob and Adam discuss a broad range of topics, including hiring, culture, competition, branding, franchising, and leading through ups and downs.

Oct 12, 2020 • 37:33

Episode 39: Craigslist Founder Craig Newmark

Craig Newark is the founder of Craigslist. Craig joins Adam to share his journey building Craigslist and his best lessons learned inside and outside the world of business. Craig and Adam discuss Craig’s unorthodox decision to spurn venture capital, understanding how to best spend your time, the importance of customer-centricity, and how anyone can make a social impact.

Oct 5, 2020 • 28:22

Episode 38: Venture Capitalist Brad Feld

One of the best-known venture capitalists in the country, Brad Feld is the co-founder of Foundry Group and Techstars and an early investor in Zynga and Fitbit. Brad joins Adam to share his best lessons from a career building and investing in businesses and studying the ecosystem that allows them to thrive. Brad and Adam discuss the role of failure in entrepreneurial success, how to approach fundraising and investing, and how to find and become a great mentor.

Sep 28, 2020 • 36:55

Episode 37: Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger

Patti Stanger was the star and executive producer of the hit television show The Millionaire Matchmaker. Patti joins Adam to share her journey and the best lessons learned along the way on a wide range of topics. Patti and Adam discuss the early days of reality television and how to close deals in the entertainment industry; entrepreneurial, marketing and branding advice; navigating relationship pitfalls in dating and in business; and much more.

Sep 21, 2020 • 31:36

Episode 36: 24 Hour Fitness Founder Mark Mastrov

A pioneer in the fitness industry, Mark Mastrov is the founder of 24 Hour Fitness, which he sold for more than $1.6 billion, and UFC Gym, which he runs today. Mark joins Adam to share his journey building two highly successful fitness companies and the best lessons he has learned along the way. Mark and Adam discuss success, failure, leadership, entrepreneurship, health, fitness, and more.

Sep 14, 2020 • 33:17

Episode 35: Lieutenant General Vince Stewart

A retired Marine Corps general and the former Director of the DIA, LTG Vince Stewart served as America’s highest-ranking military intelligence officer. General Stewart joins Adam to share his best advice on how to succeed in the most competitive of environments and how to lead winning teams of all sizes. General Stewart and Adam discuss a broad array of subjects, from the keys to motivating your workforce to the core elements of driving true diversity.

Sep 7, 2020 • 36:39

Episode 34: Former FBI Chief Hostage Negotiator Gary Noesner

Gary Noesner spent thirty years working for the FBI, including a decade as the FBI’s chief hostage negotiator. Gary’s experience negotiating with David Koresh and the Branch Davidians inspired the highly popular TV mini-series Waco, where Gary is played on-screen by Michael Shannon. Gary joins Adam to share his best lessons learned on a wide range of topics, from high-stakes negotiations to risk-management to navigating bureaucratic organizations.

Aug 31, 2020 • 32:19

Episode 33: NBA Hall of Famer David Robinson

One of the greatest basketball players of all time, David Robinson is an NBA Hall Famer, former MVP, 10-time All-Star, 2-time NBA champion, and member of the Dream Team. David’s impact off the court has been just as profound - from launching initiatives to improve education for inner-city children to starting a socially-focused private equity firm. David joins Adam to share his best lessons on a wide range of topics.

Aug 24, 2020 • 33:06

Episode 32: Nobel Prize Winning Scientist Dr. Lou Ignarro

Dr. Lou Ignarro is a Nobel Prize-winning scientist responsible for groundbreaking research on nitric oxide that paved the way for - among other innovations - Viagra. The son of an uneducated carpenter, Lou joins Adam to share his best lessons from his unique journey. Lou and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including how to overcome self-doubt; how to inspire innovation; motivation, health and wellness; and winning the Nobel Prize.

Aug 17, 2020 • 35:07

Episode 31: Birchbox Co-Founder and CEO Katia Beauchamp

Katia Beauchamp is the co-founder and CEO of Birchbox, a company that helped disrupt the beauty category and define the subscription box business. Katia joins Adam to share her journey and best advice. Katia and Adam discuss lessons from building a successful business during tough economic times; managing and overcoming personal and professional challenges; and insights applicable for leaders and entrepreneurs.

Aug 10, 2020 • 31:54

Episode 30: Anthony Scaramucci

Anthony Scaramucci is the founder of the investment firm SkyBridge and the SALT Conference. Anthony also spent eleven days as White House Communications Director. Anthony joins Adam to share his best lessons learned through the highs and lows of his career. Anthony and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including how to overcome setbacks, how to develop winning relationships, and how to build your brand.

Aug 3, 2020 • 31:51

Episode 29: The Agency Founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky

Mauricio Umansky is the founder and CEO of The Agency, one of the most successful real estate brokerages in the country, and has personally represented some of the most noteworthy properties in the world, including The Playboy Mansion, the Walt Disney Estate, and residences owned by Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan and Prince. Mauricio joins Adam to share his personal and professional journey and best on advice on a wide range of topics.

Jul 27, 2020 • 29:53

Episode 28: NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis

One of the greatest running backs in NFL history, Terrell Davis is a two-time Super Bowl champion and a former NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP. Terrell joins Adam to document how he went from an unheralded high school and college prospect to an NFL superstar and to share the best lessons he has learned through the ups and downs of his career.

Jul 20, 2020 • 37:26

Episode 27: Ambassador Wendy Sherman

The chief U.S. negotiator of the Iran nuclear deal, Ambassador Wendy Sherman has operated at the highest levels of international diplomacy under Presidents Obama and Clinton. Ambassador Sherman joins Adam to share her best lessons from her unique set of experiences and advice on a wide range of topics, from how to approach high-stakes negotiations to how leaders can create a more inclusive culture.

Jul 13, 2020 • 32:34

Episode 26: Barry’s Bootcamp CEO Joey Gonzalez

The CEO of one of the hottest brands in the fitness industry, Joey Gonzalez has experienced a unique journey from Barry’s Bootcamp customer to trainer to executive to Chief Executive Officer. Joey joins Adam to discuss his best lessons learned from his unconventional path to the c-suite and from his experience leading Barry’s through times good and bad.

Jul 6, 2020 • 30:28

Episode 25: Lieutenant General Thomas Trask

Lt. General Tom Trask spent 33 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as Vice Commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, where he oversaw a $12 billion budget. Earlier in his career, General Trask flew Rescue and Special Ops helicopters around the world and was awarded the Mackay Trophy for extraordinary heroism. General Trask joins Adam to share the best lessons he has learned, including how to lead a highly diverse team, how to build trust, how to excel under pressure, and how to lead yo

Jun 29, 2020 • 33:05

Episode 24: OneRepublic Lead Singer Ryan Tedder

A three-time Grammy Award winner, Ryan Tedder is the frontman and lead vocalist of the band OneRepublic and a songwriter and producer for many of the biggest names in music. Ryan joins Adam to discuss how to overcome the odds in the most competitive of industries. Ryan and Adam delve into a wide range of topics, including how to optimize your day; how to manage rejection and feedback; how to perform under pressure; and lessons from Ryan’s endeavors outside of music, including his beverage compan

Jun 22, 2020 • 39:42

Episode 23: Square Co-Founder Jim McKelvey

A serial entrepreneur, engineer, and glassblower, Jim McKelvey is the co-founder of Square, a $35 billion company that changed the way businesses could get paid. Jim joins Adam to share his best lessons learned from Square’s success and from his years building and studying other entrepreneurial ventures. Jim and Adam discuss how to start and build a successful business in a bad economy; how and when to compete and collaborate with Amazon; and lessons learned from preparing to present to Steve Jo

Jun 15, 2020 • 33:06

Episode 22: #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Tom Rath

Tom Rath has written six New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling books that have sold over 10 million copies over the past decade, including the #1 bestseller How Full Is Your Bucket? Tom joins Adam to share his best advice on topics ranging from leadership and career development to health, happiness, and fulfillment. Tom and Adam also delve into Tom’s personal journey battling a life-threatening disease; tips for other writers; and insights into mentorship.

Jun 8, 2020 • 32:27

Episode 21: Yoga Guru Kino MacGregor

Kino MacGregor is one of the leading yoga influencers in the world, with over a million Instagram followers and more than 140 million views on her YouTube channel since its inception. Kino joins Adam to explain how anyone can improve their life trajectory, physical and mental health, and daily performance. Kino shares a series of tangible, practical tips listeners can implement while delving into her core message of total life transformation. Kino and Adam also discuss Kino’s personal journey an

Jun 1, 2020 • 30:18

Episode 20: Electronic Arts Founder Trip Hawkins

Trip Hawkins is the Founder of Electronic Arts, the second-largest gaming company in the United States and Europe, with a market cap of over $30 billion dollars. A pioneer in the industry, Trip is widely credited with changing the way video games are played. Trip joins Adam to share his best lessons and insights from his journey and experience disrupting the gaming industry. Trip and Adam discuss Trip’s time working for Steve Jobs as an early employee at Apple; how he executed on his vision for

May 25, 2020 • 31:08

Episode 19: MLB Play-By-Play Announcer Victor Rojas

An Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Victor Rojas is the television play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Angels. Victor joins Adam to discuss his non-traditional and non-linear path to the top of his profession and to share the best lessons he has learned along the way. Victor and Adam talk about a wide range of topics, from Mike Trout, Joe Maddon, and Angels baseball to entrepreneurship, leadership, and how to become a better communicator.

May 18, 2020 • 37:44

Episode 18: General Martin Dempsey

General Martin Dempsey served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest-ranking military officer in the United States and principal military advisor to the President, under President Obama, and currently serves as Chairman of USA Basketball. General Dempsey joins Adam to share his best lessons in leadership and insights on how to make it to the top. General Dempsey and Adam discuss the core tenets of effective leadership; failure and how to overcome it; decision-making at the highest

May 11, 2020 • 35:51

Episode 17: Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Murphy

Ryan Murphy is one of the best swimmers in the world, winner of three Olympic gold medals and the world record holder in the 100 meter backstroke. As Ryan prepares for the 2020 Summer Olympics, he joins Adam to discuss his path to the top and what it takes to stay there. Ryan and Adam talk about the daily routine of an Olympic gold medalist; how to manage and perform under pressure; motivation and the mental side of winning; and lessons in teamwork and leadership.

May 4, 2020 • 32:16

Episode 16: Commonwealth Founder Joseph Deitch 

Joseph Deitch is the Founder and Chairman of Commonwealth Financial Network, the largest privately owned, independent investment broker/dealer in the country. Joe joins Adam to share his best insights from building a multibillion dollar business, from how to optimize your day to how to build your team. Joe and Adam cover a wide range of topics, including sales, marketing, entrepreneurial, investment and career advice; how to find success within the financial services industry; the key to finding

Apr 28, 2020 • 33:27

Episode 15: Lieutenant General Reynold Hoover

Lieutenant General Reynold Hoover spent 35 years in the United States military before retiring as the Deputy Commander in charge of the US Northern Command – the military command responsible for protecting the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, The Bahamas, and the surrounding air, land and sea. General Hoover joins Adam to share his insights into how to excel in a high-pressure, high-stakes role and how anyone can become a better leader. General Hoover and Adam discuss the principles o

Apr 21, 2020 • 31:36

Episode 14: Hint Water Founder and CEO Kara Goldin

Kara Goldin, the founder and CEO of Hint Water, joins Adam to discuss her journey from executive assistant to corporate executive to successful entrepreneur. Kara shares her best tips on how to climb the corporate ladder while working for a large company and her advice on how to start, build and lead your own. Kara and Adam also discuss how Hint became the unofficial water of Silicon Valley, attracted a celebrity following (including customer turned investor John Legend), and approaches sales, m

Apr 13, 2020 • 29:46

Episode 13: NBA Legend Rick Barry

Rick Barry is the only person in the history of basketball to lead the NBA, ABA and NCAA in scoring. An NBA Hall of Famer and a member of the NBA’s official list of the 50 greatest players of all time, Rick joins Adam to discuss the best life lessons he has learned from his five decades playing, coaching, broadcasting and commenting on the game. Rick and Adam cover a wide range of topics, including how to manage pressure; the biggest misconception people have about success; the most important th

Apr 7, 2020 • 35:18

Episode 12: Billionaire Inventor Dr. Gary Michelson

There are very few people in the world who are self-made billionaires. Dr. Gary K. Michelson is one of them. Gary joins Adam to share the best lessons he has learned from his journey as a student working two jobs to afford college to a spinal surgeon and inventor to a leading philanthropist. Gary and Adam discuss what it takes and what it means to be successful; how to overcome inhibitions and reach your potential; how to approach decision-making and hard choices; how anyone can become an invent

Mar 30, 2020 • 30:29

Episode 11: Two-Time Emmy Award Winner Christina Cindrich

Christina Cindrich is a two-time Emmy Award winning producer and travel host, known for her work on Private Islands and Global Passport with Christina Cindrich. Christina joins Adam to detail her non-linear journey and share the best lessons she has learned along the way. Christina and Adam delve into topics including how and when to pivot personally and professionally; how to push your comfort zone and take necessary risks; how to prepare mentally and physically for a rigorous job; and insights

Mar 23, 2020 • 26:33

Episode 10: Admiral James Stavridis

One of the most revered military leaders of our time, Admiral James Stavridis served for thirty seven years in the United States Navy, including his last four as Supreme Allied Commander of NATO. Admiral Stavridis joins Adam to share the best lessons he has learned over the course of his illustrious career, from how to lead and inspire others to how to lead your own day and life. Admiral Stavridis and Adam discuss the Admiral’s core leadership principles, misconceptions about military leaders an

Mar 16, 2020 • 38:00

Episode 9: Mindfulness Guru Dr. Kamlesh Patel

Dr. Kamlesh D. Patel, known as Daaji to his hundreds of thousands of followers, has influenced millions of people around the world through his writing, speaking and workshops focused on meditation and mindfulness. Dr. Patel leads the Heartfulness Institute, which oversees centers and ashrams in over 130 countries. Dr. Patel joins Adam to share his perspective and best tips on how to live a happier, healthier, more mindful and more productive life, including how to reduce stress, make better deci

Mar 10, 2020 • 30:46

Episode 8: Former Campbell Soup CEO Doug Conant

As a Fortune 500 CEO, Doug Conant led the turnaround of one of America’s most beloved brands. Doug is one of the most respected authorities on business and leadership today and is celebrated for his tenure atop Campbell Soup Company. But years earlier, Doug had to turn his own career around after finding himself out of work. Doug joins Adam to discuss his best lessons from his journey to and his time inside the C-suite. Doug and Adam talk leadership, management, success, failure, advertising, so

Mar 3, 2020 • 32:07

Episode 7: Rob Lowe

Hollywood icon Rob Lowe has starred in countless movies and television shows for over thirty years. He has also battled through intense personal and professional challenges along the way. Rob joins Adam to share the best lessons he has learned through the ups and downs, including how to fight through adversity, overcome self-doubt and live a happier life.. Rob and Adam cover a broad range of subjects, including leadership, acting, taking risks, marketing and The West Wing.

Feb 25, 2020 • 31:32

Episode 6: FanDuel Co-Founder Tom Griffiths

Tom Griffiths, the co-founder of FanDuel and CEO of Hone, joins Adam to explain how he and his partners stumbled into a billion dollar idea and business model that disrupted the sports and gaming industries. Tom details the best lessons he has learned from the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey, including how and when to pivot. Tom and Adam also dive into a wide range of topics, from the key elements to leading effectively to the future of sports betting.

Feb 18, 2020 • 34:44

Episode 5: Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack

Bridget Mary McCormack is the Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. Bridget is also a former law professor and the founder of the first innocence clinic in the country that exclusively handles non-DNA evidence cases. Bridget joins Adam to detail her journey to the bench, provide insight into life as Chief Justice and share the best lessons she has learned on a wide range of subjects, including how to make good decisions, how to build consensus and how to pursue a career that aligns with y

Feb 11, 2020 • 29:39

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.

Feb 4, 2020 • 33:33

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-agin

Jan 23, 2020 • 35:43

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 23, 2020 • 32:33

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

Jan 10, 2020 • 28:40