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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.

Dec 30, 2025

A serial entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, Jeff Stibel is the CEO of LegalZoom and the co-founder of Bryant Stibel, the venture capital firm he built in partnership with Kobe Bryant. Jeff joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jeff and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the...


Dec 23, 2025

A retired four-star general who served at the highest levels within the military and the United States government, General Tim Haugh was the commander of the United States Cyber Command, the director of the National Security Agency, and the chief of the Central Security Service. General Haugh joins Adam to share his...


Dec 16, 2025

One of the greatest speed skaters of all time, Bonnie Blair is a five-time Olympic gold medalist. Bonnie joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Bonnie and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the path to greatness, how to enjoy sustained excellence, coaching and leadership, building a...


Dec 9, 2025

Richard Fain was the CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, the parent company of Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. Richard joins Adam to share his journey transforming Royal Caribbean from a small cruise operator into a market leader and his best lessons and advice. Richard and Adam discuss a wide range...


Dec 2, 2025

Sam Reese is the CEO of Vistage, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize business leaders. Sam joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Sam and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: career success, coaching, mentorship, feedback, trust, and much more.