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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.

Apr 7, 2026

Elyce Arons is the co-founder of Kate Spade and the co-founder and CEO of Frances Valentine. Elyce joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Elyce and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, team building, innovation, marketing, branding, and more.


Mar 31, 2026

Tim Gerend is the CEO of Northwestern Mutual, one of America’s largest financial services companies, with $40 billion in annual revenue. Tim joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Tim and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, communication and persuasion,...


Mar 24, 2026

Dr. Joseph Lee is the CEO of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, the largest nonprofit treatment provider in the United States. Joseph joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Joseph and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, transitioning from an individual contributor...


Mar 17, 2026

Shannon Miller is one of the greatest gymnasts in American history and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Shannon led the Magnificent Seven to the United States’ first-ever Olympic women’s gymnastics team gold in the 1996 Summer Olympics. Shannon joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and...


Mar 10, 2026

Lieutenant General Karen Gibson is one of the highest-ranking women in the history of the United States Army and served as the Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate upon retiring from the Army. LTG Gibson joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. LTG Gibson and Adam discuss a wide range of...