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476. Navigating the Stages of Life with NBA Hall of Famer, Senator, US Presidential Candidate and Renaissance Man Bill Bradley
473. World-Renown Neurosurgeon Dr. Robert F. Spetzler Exemplifies the Power of Focus, Teamwork and Treating others with Dignity, to Achieve Breakthrough Results in Brain Surgery and Life
469. Good Leaders Get Their Hands Dirty, with Guest Mentors Nelson Repenning and Don Keiffer
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with MIT Professors Nelson Repenning and Don Keiffer to discuss their new book, There Has Got to Be a Better Way- How to Deliver Results and Get Rid of the … Continue reading →
465. How Mentors helped Ginni Rometty become Fortune’s “#1 Most Powerful Woman”, with Host Dan Hesse
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Ginni Rometty, who was the ninth Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of IBM. Under her leadership, the 100-year-old company reinvented 50 percent of its portfolio, built a $25 billion hybrid … Continue reading →
463. Learn to Live Your Values and Say No, with Dr. Sunita Sah and Host Dan Hesse
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Sunita Sah, national bestselling author, award-winning professor at Cornell University and an expert in organizational psychology. Dr. Sunita Sah joins Dan Hesse to discuss her bestselling book, Defy: The … Continue reading →
462. Performance Reviews are a Lie; Find out why with Guest Ashley Goodall and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Ashley Goodall, former Cisco executive and co-author of Nine Lies About Work, about lies we are told about work. For example, we are told that the best companies … Continue reading →
461. Turning an Industry’s Business Model Upside Down with Andy Beckstoffer
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks withAndy Beckstoffer, named “the most powerful grapegrower by Wall Street Journal and the Wine Spectator. Few people have played a more pivotal, pioneering role in Napa Valley’s evolution into … Continue reading →
459. Former Senator Jack Danforth Explains How Religious Congregations Can Heal America’s Political Divide
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with former U.S. Senator Jack Danforth about Senator Danforth’s book, The Relevance of Religion, and why and how religious congregations of all faiths should endeavor to heal the political divide … Continue reading →
454. Host Dan Hesse talks with Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis about Mentoring and more
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Jerome Bettis (also known as “The Bus”), who is a Hall of Fame running back and Walter Peyton NFL Man of the Year. Jerome describes how he “broke … Continue reading →
451. Financier and Sports Leader Thom Weisel talks about What It Means To Build Things that Last, with Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Thom Weisel, a guest whose influence has not only shaped companies, but also culture. A financier and sports leader, Weisel is both Senior Managing Director and a Director … Continue reading →
449. Music as Medicine – with Neuroscientist, Musician and Author Daniel Levitin and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Daniel Levintin, PhD, a neuroscientist, cognitive psychologist, musician and best-selling author whose newest book, I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine, explores how music changes … Continue reading →
446. Five-Time Super Bowl Champion CEO Carmen Policy describes Winning with Class, with Host Dan Hesse
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Carmen Policy, former President and CEO of the Cleveland Browns. But Policy is best known for his years as President and CEO of the San Francisco 49ers where … Continue reading →
443. Learn from a Master of Crisis Leadership, U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Thad Allen (Ret.)
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse talks with former U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Thad Allen about leadership during a crisis. Whether it’s a business crisis, family crisis, natural disaster, supply chain nightmare, government-mandated pandemic shutdown … Continue reading →
441. Lt. General Robert L. Caslen (Ret.) and Michael D. Matthews, Ph.D., give proof that Character, Caring and Trust are Foundations of Effective Leadership
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse is joined by Lt. General Robert Caslen Jr. (Ret.) and Michael Matthews, Ph.D. to discuss The Character Edge: Leading and Winning with Integrity, a unique book in the way it combines lessons … Continue reading →
439. The Lamar Hunt Story – Character in Action, with Award-winning Journalist and Author Michael MacCambridge
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Michael MacCambridge, the award-winning journalist and author featured on the acclaimed ESPN documentary series about the Kansas City Chiefs entitled “The Kingdom.” Today’s discussion will focus on MacCambridge’s biography, … Continue reading →
438. Is the way we’re thinking holding us back? Dr. Gerald Nosich mentors us in the power of true critical thinking and in what holds us back
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Gerald Nosich, PhD, who is among the most distinguished experts in critical thinking alive today. He authored such foundational works as Reasons and Arguments (Wadsworth, 1982) and Learning … Continue reading →
436. Meet Mai Nguyen, the unlikely CEO now on a path to change the lives of millions with memory disorders: A Real-world journey in Courage, Heart and Grit
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Mai Nguyen, PhD, the remarkable 36-year-old neuroscientist who is the co-founder and CEO of OptoCeutics and the inventor of EVY LIGHT®, a breakthrough light-based therapy aimed at slowing … Continue reading →
433. How China Captured Apple, with Patrick McGee and Host Dan Hesse
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Patrick McGee, author of the best-selling book Apple in China, who tells a riveting story about how Apple almost single-handedly built the advanced electronics industry in China only … Continue reading →
432. Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young talks “feeling” music and his love for cars, guitars and dogs, with Host Dan Hesse
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential and versatile musicians in history. Young could be the most difficult artist to categorize … Continue reading →
431. How to Build Success to Last, with Guest Mark C. Thompson and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Mark C. Thompson, the Founding CEO and Chairman of The Executive Alliance. For more than 30 years, Mark has been scaling companies and coaching CEOs and entrepreneurs. He … Continue reading →
429. How to Become the Manager you Want to be – and that Others Need, with Guest Sabina Nawaz and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Sabina Nawaz, a former Microsoft executive who worked closely with Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer—and who now coaches leaders at Amazon, Google, the United Nations and beyond. Nawaz’ … Continue reading →
427. Ashley Goodall on Why You’re Struggling – and Why it is Not Your Fault, with Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Ashley Goodall, outstanding leadership expert, former Fortune 50 executive, former Senior VP at Cisco, former senior executive at Deloitte and author of The Problem with Change, one of … Continue reading →
426. General Stanley McChrystal explains why WHO we become means more than WHAT we become, with Host Dan Hesse
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, host Dan Hesse talks with General Stanley McChrystal, U.S. Army General (Ret.), Commander of U.S. and International Forces in Afghanistan, Leader of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), co-founder and CEO of McChrystal … Continue reading →
422. From Pregnant Runaway at 14 to D.C. Police Chief at 39, Cathy Lanier’s Remarkable Story of Resilience
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Cathy Lanier, whose amazing story continues to inspire. At age 14, Lanier got pregnant, ran away from home, dropped out of high school. But by age 39, this … Continue reading →
421. Keep Holding On: Host Tom Loarie talks with American Electric Blues Saxophonist Terry Hanck
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Terry Hanck, a multi-award-winning blues and soul saxophonist, singer and songwriter whose journey is as raw and real as the music he plays. Terry didn’t follow a straight … Continue reading →
418. From Rural Ireland to Founding a University—Guest Dr. Derry Connolly’s inspiring Journey of Vision, Faith and Grit
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Dr. Derry Connolly, a visionary entrepreneur, engineer, educator, and the founding president of John Paul the Great Catholic University—a unique university that merges faith, entrepreneurship and creativity. Derry … Continue reading →
417. A Sharecropper’s Grandson’s Journey to Become America’s Youngest College President
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Chris Howard, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Arizona State University and former President of Robert Morris University and Hampden-Sydney College, to discuss his diverse career path … Continue reading →
415. Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis talks Mentoring, Giving a “Hand Up” and Fulfilling a Promise to Mom
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Jerome Bettis (also known as “The Bus”), who is a Hall of Fame running back and Walter Peyton NFL Man of the Year. Jerome describes how he “broke … Continue reading →
414. The Insidious Trap of Self-Deception and How to Break Free, with Guest Mitch Warner
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Mitch Warner, managing partner of The Arbinger Institute and also an Arbinger author, about how to break free from self-deception to build authentic, thriving relationships. Self-deception is one … Continue reading →
412. Gallup’s Chief Scientist James Asplund Reveals How 35 Million People Unlocked the Critical Talents They Did Not Know They Had, with Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with James Asplund, Chief Scientist at Gallup and one of the world’s leading experts on strengths-based development, diving into one of the most powerful tools for personal and professional … Continue reading →
411. Cyclist Greg LeMond shares how hard work transformed his psyche from despair to joy
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Greg LeMond, widely considered the King of American Cycling, to share his story of coming back to win the world’s greatest and most demanding race, the Tour de … Continue reading →
409. Rudy Ruettiger joins Dan Hesse to discuss Combining Perseverance with Patience
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Daniel Ruettiger—who the world knows as “Rudy”—joins Host Dan Hesse to discuss the movie about his against-all-odds mission for admission to the University of Notre Dame, and his even more unlikely tackle in … Continue reading →
407. Former Purdue President Mitch Daniels joins Dan Hesse to Discuss Teaching Responsibility and Remaining in Touch with Those Less Fortunate
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Mitch Daniels, who was a two-term governor of Indiana, the former Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President George W. Bush and until recently, the … Continue reading →
406. A Life Transformed: Recovering from alcoholism, the reality of A.A. and finding real happiness!
In today’s episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Teddy W—a recovering alcoholic, now 16 years sober. It’s real. In-depth. Fascinating and Down-to-earth. Together, they talk about alcoholism, its deceptive attraction, how it can take over lives, how … Continue reading →
398. Turnaround Expert Hubert Joly joins Dan Hesse to discuss the importance of purpose to achieving business success
In today’s episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Hubert Joly, a member of the faculty of the Harvard Business School and the former Chairman and CEO of Best Buy. At Harvard, Professor Joly is the co-leader of … Continue reading →
396. Mark O. Hubbard joins Dan Hesse to discuss the impact Coach Ara Parseghian had on those around him
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Mark O. Hubbard, seasoned broadcasting executive and author, to discuss the impact Coach Ara Parseghian had on those around him. The author of four books, including Ara-The Life … Continue reading →
394. Tim Grunhard joins Dan Hesse to discuss how mentorship from teammates and coaches changed his life
This week on THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Tim Grunhard, author of View from the Center: My Football Life and the Rebirth of Chiefs Kingdom. Tim was an All-American offensive lineman at Notre Dame and a member … Continue reading →
392. From Jesuit Seminarian to Chair of a Healthcare Giant—A Journey of Purpose and Impact, with Chris Lowney and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Chris Lowney, whose extraordinary journey took him from Jesuit seminarian to top executive at JP Morgan, to Chair of CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in … Continue reading →
391. Host Dan Hesse and award-winning writer Jon Gertner discuss the most innovative institution in history, Bell Labs
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with multi-award-winning writer Jon Gertner about what many believe was the most innovative institution—public or private—in history, Bell Labs. It is the topic of Gertner’s first book, The New … Continue reading →
390. Learn from Harvard’s Bill George: The CEO Who Built Medtronic’s Culture for Global Growth, with Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Lorie talks with legendary Bill George, the former Chairman and CEO of Medtronic and now a Senior Fellow at Harvard Business School. Widely recognized for his leadership, Bill is the author … Continue reading →
389. Retired Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky joins Dan Hesse to discuss leadership, benefits of military training and the future of medical science
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with retired Johnson & Johnson Chairman and CEO Alex Gorsky about how the Army prepared him for business leadership, how to develop the skills essential to effectively running a … Continue reading →
388. Healing your Company, Organization, Family from the Inside Out with guest Dr. Catherine Harrington and Host Tom Loarie
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Catherine Harrington, PhD Renown as an innovator in organization psychology, Dr. Catherine Harrington’s work has profoundly impacted countless lives and organizations. That said, her own journey is nothing … Continue reading →
387. Chancellor of University of Houston Renu Khator, Ph.D. on teaching Gen Z, leadership and breaking barriers, with Host Dan Hesse
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Renu Khator, Ph.D., Chancellor of the University of Houston system, as they discuss how teaching Gen Z is different from prior generations, and the unintended consequences that paying … Continue reading →
385. David Rubenstein talks with Host Dan Hesse about How To Lead
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with David Rubenstein, the Co-Founder of one of the world’s largest and most successful private investment firms, the host of The David Rubenstein Show and other programs on Bloomberg … Continue reading →
384. “Always be prepared to start,” Joe Montana shares tips for success on the field and in life with Host Dan Hesse
In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Dan Hesse talks with Joe Montana, one of the greatest football players in history, a four-time Super Bowl champion. As Montana famously put it, “Always be prepared to start,” which sums up his … Continue reading →
383. Renown Global Consultant Ram Charan talks with Tom Loarie about How to Manage and Thrive in Inflationary Times, and more
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Ram Charan, Fortune Magazine’s “most influential global consultant alive,” whose client list is literally a Who’s Who of well-recognized global innovators and business titans. His 30 books have … Continue reading →
378. Catholic Charities CEO (ret) Sister Donna Markham joins Dan Hesse to discuss choosing a life of service to others
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Sister Donna Markham, PhD., an Adrian Dominican Sister and immediate past-president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA.  During her ministry there, she led the implementation of national initiatives directed … Continue reading →
377. Building a Restaurant Empire from Scratch with Filippo Silvestri and Enzo Rosano
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Filippo Silvestri and Enzo Rosano, two restaurant entrepreneurs who talk about their journey from Italy to San Francisco, and from nothing to becoming celebrated restaurant entrepreneurs in one … Continue reading →
376. Best-selling author Gretchen Rubin joins Dan Hesse to discuss how we can be happier and make those around us happier
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with New York Times #1 Best-Selling author Gretchen Rubin as she provides lessons and tips on how to live a better life by being happier and making those around … Continue reading →
375. Daniel Hawkins, founder and founding CEO of Shockwave Medical, talks about selling to J&J for an historic $13B and about Doing Well by Doing Good
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Daniel Hawkins, inventor of intravascular lithotripsy and visionary founder of Shockwave Medical Inc. As the company’s founding CEO for nearly 11 years, Daniel led Shockwave through a remarkable … Continue reading →