Financial Challenges – The Mentors Radio: Recent Episodes
Tom Loarie and Dan Hesse
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Bengt Holmström, the Emeritus Paul A. Samuelson Professor of Economics at MIT, to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of receiving the 2016 Nobel Prize in Economics for his contributions to contract theory. His research has advanced the understanding of incentives, organizations, corporate governance, and financial liquidity. Bengt is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Econometric Society, and a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford and before MIT, he held faculty appointments at Yale and Northwestern. Dr. Holmstrom explains why factors that are hard to measure usually drive better behavior in incentive plans than those that are easy to measure. He mentors his students that asking the right questions is far more important than answering questions. A self-described “AI optimist,” he considers the AI companion he has created, Charlie, clever and life-enriching. LISTEN TO this radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or go to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don’t miss an episode!
SHOW NOTES:BENGT HOLMSTRÖM:
- BIO:
- BIO: Bengt Holmström
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengt_Holmstr%C3%B6m
- BOOKS:
- Inside and Outside Liquidity, by Bengt Holmström and Jean Tirole — Two leading economists develop a theory explaining the demand for and supply of liquid assets. Why do financial institutions, industrial companies, and households hold low-yielding money balances, Treasury bills, and other liquid assets? When and to what extent can…
- WEBSITE:
- The Nobel Prize: Bengt Holmström
- MIT Economics: Bengt Holmström (includes access to presentations, etc)
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with veteran sportscaster Matt Morrison, author of “Touched: The Marin Morrison Story,” about the difficult, unvarnished truths so many families face in silence. When Matt’s 14-year-old daughter, Marin—a record-breaking competitive swimmer—was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive brain tumor, their family’s world changed forever. Through multiple brain surgeries, a stroke, and partial paralysis, Marin’s unyielding spirit and faith propelled her all the way to competing for Team USA at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. They discuss the Crucible of Crisis (how extreme medical trauma placed immense strain on his 23-year marriage), Reinventing Identity (losing his broadcasting career at the height of the crisis and swallowing his pride to wash windows just to keep his family afloat), “Mystic Fortitude” (what Marin’s unshakeable grit, humor and connection with God can teach all of us about facing life’s impossible hurdles), and The Shared Death Experience (the spiritually profound moment at his daughter’s passing that gave Matt permanent peace and an unwavering perspective on life and loss). If you are currently navigating a career transition, dealing with family hardship or seeking a deeper sense of perspective and hope, this episode is a must-listen! LISTEN TO this radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or go to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don’t miss an episode!
SHOW NOTES:MATT MORRISON:
- BIO:
- Veteran sports broadcaster Matt Morrison spent more than 35 years working in television and radio across five decades and nine states—anchoring major markets for networks including Fox Sports Net. But while his professional life was front and center under the bright stadium lights, his private family life was entering a parent’s worst nightmare. Matt’s uncommonly vibrant 14-year-old daughter, Marin, a record-breaking competitive swimmer, was suddenly diagnosed with an aggressive, rare form of brain cancer. Through multiple surgeries, a stroke, and partial paralysis, her unshakeable spirit drove her all the way to competing for Team USA at the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing. But the immense pressure of terminal illness did not leave the family unscathed—it shattered a 23-year marriage and fundamentally altered Matt’s life path. Matt has captured this journey in his tribute book, Touched: The Marin Morrison Story. He joins us today to share the hard truths about marital stress, professional identity loss, and a supernatural “shared death experience” that left him with permanent spiritual peace.
- BOOK:
- Touched: The Marin Morrison Story, by Matt Morrison
- ARTICLE:
- Marin Morrison: Courage Defined, by Paul Devlin
- LINKEDIN:
- Matt Morrison
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse talks with General (Ret.) Stanley McChrystal about his career, leadership, building teams, risk management and more. A one-of-a-kind commander with a new perspective on organizational dynamics, Ret. General Stan McChrystal is known for helping elite teams tap into the potential of their people to better compete in a complex and interconnected world. Few can speak about leadership, teamwork, technology and international affairs with as much insight can he. Ret. General McChrystal is the former Commander of U.S. and International Forces in Afghanistan, former leader of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and co-founder of The McChrystal Group. His exceptional and innovative understanding of organizational dynamics has led to remarkable achievements in both military and business applications. McChrystal is the author of several best-selling books on leadership, building teams, engagement and risk management. After retiring from the U.S. Army as a four-star general, General McChrystal turned his expertise to the business world. He is the Founder and CEO of the McChrystal Group, which helps Fortune 500 Companies strike the right balance between hierarchical and decentralized team mindsets and structures. He and his firm focus on the power of network analysis and machine learning to strengthen how companies connect, internally and externally. As the author of several best-selling management books, General McChrystal offers a battle-tested system for detecting and responding to risk.
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SHOW NOTES:GENERAL (RET.) STANLEY A. McCHRYSTAL:
- BIO: https://www.mcchrystalgroup.com/people/stan-mcchrystal/
- BOOKS:
- My Share of the Task: A Memoir, by Stanley McChrystal
- Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World, by Stanley McChrystal
- Leaders: Myth and Reality, by Stanley McChrystal
- Risk: A User’s Guide, by Stanley McChrystal
- WEBSITE:
- www.mcchrystalgroup.com/
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Horst Schulze, the legendary founder of the Ritz-Carlton hotel group, and author of Excellence Wins, as he shares his humble and amazing story of how – and why – he set the gold standard for customer service that ultimately led to the creation of the most iconic hotel brand in the world… and it all began with a dream at age five! Horst began his illustrious career as a busboy. How did he end up founding the Ritz-Carlton? What did he learn about leadership, business structure, people management, genuine motivation, financing and surviving amid brutally tough times? All these lessons and learnings—and more—are packed into this episode. LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don’t miss an episode!
SHOW NOTES:HORST SCHULZE:
- BIO:
- AAE Speakers
- Bloomberg
- BOOK:
- Excellence Wins: A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise, by Horst Schulze
- ARTICLES:
- “Former Ritz Carlton President Horst Schulze Talks About The New Frontier In Luxury Hotels“ – Forbes
- “The Second Act Of Horst Schulze Is Finally Taking Off” – Forbes
- WEBSITE:
- https://horstschulze.com/
“Industry luminaries regard Horst Schulze as the leading hotelier in the world, but his influence extends far beyond the hospitality business.”
—Dr. Tim Irwin, New York Times bestselling author and leadership authority
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with global advisor Ram Charan on whether your career and lifestyle are at risk from China’s “90% Strategy”. Ram Charan has been a foundational force in global business strategy for more than six decades, sought after for growth strategy and advice by CEOs including Jeff Bezos and more. Widely recognized as the advisor who tells you what you need to hear—not what you want to hear—Ram joins us for his sixth appearance to deliver a message essential for every leader, entrepreneur and citizen. The focus of this episode is on Ram’s new work, China’s 90% Model: China Has America by the Throat: Here’s How to Fight Back and Win. In this book, Ram offers a profound analysis of a systematic strategy of industrial dominance that is fundamentally reshaping the global order. This is not just a conversation about market competition; it is a look at the very survival of Western industrial capacity. While the subject may seem geopolitical, it is vital to understand because these are the forces putting our organizations at risk—the very factors that will shape the world that our children and grandchildren inherit. To protect our legacy and guide the next generation, we must see the road ahead with absolute clarity. This episode exposes the wisdom you need to protect the road ahead, your future. LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don’t miss an episode!
SHOW NOTES:RAM CHARAN:
- BIO:
- Ram Charan, Ph.D. is renowned global consultant, an exceptionally keen observer of future retail and economic ecosystems, how to serve clients better, faster and deliver more satisfaction and brand loyalty and more, and a critical advisor to such corporate founders as Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and many, many more. He shares his insights in guiding others and in books and is a prolific, multi-time, best-selling author. You can listen to his story, growing up in India, how he changed his family’s marketplace show-selling business by observing ways to serve clients better, faster and in a way that radically transformed their family business and their customers’ satisfaction in our first episode with Ram Charan here:How to Grow Fast and Make an Impact, with Ram Charan . Regardless of your level of achievement, YOU CANNOT HELP BUT LEARN FROM RAM.
- BOOK – NEWEST BOOK:
- China’s 90% Model: China has America by the Throat: Here’s How to Fight Back and Win, by Ram Charan
- WEBSITE:
- https://ram-charan.com/
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 Stuff That Gets in the Way of Real Work, describing Dynamic Work Design. Work design is the primary reason work often fails to get done well, and why leaders need to thoroughly know the business and get involved with the front line to be effective and respected. Nelson is the Faculty Director of the MIT Leadership Center and the Distinguished Professor of System Dynamics and Organization Studies at the MIT Sloan School of Management. Nelson received the International System Dynamics Society’s Jay Wright Forrester Award, which recognizes the best work in the field in the previous five years and he received the Jamieson Prize for Excellence in Teaching. He was recently recognized by Poets and Quants as one of the country’s top instructors in executive education. Don’s 40-year career in operations spans from front-line work to executive roles, including 15 years at Harley-Davidson where he was VP of Operational Excellence. He is currently advising executive teams around the globe in operational strategy and improvement. He is a Senior Lecturer at MIT’s Sloan School of Management and AVT Business School in Copenhagen. Don and Nelson are partners in ShiftGear Work Design. LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don’t miss an episode!
SHOW NOTES:NELSON REPENNING and DON KEIFFER:
- BIOS:
- Nelson Repenning: BIO: Nelson P. Repenning
- Don Keiffer: BIO: Don Keiffer
- BOOK:
- There Has Got to Be a Better Way- How to Deliver Results and Get Rid of the Stuff That Gets in the Way of Real Work, by Nelson Repenning and Don Keiffer
- OTHER:
- ShiftGear Work Design
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Shirin Behzadi, author of The Unexpected CEO and an extraordinary leader who has lived what many would call three lifetimes in one. Shirin’s journey is a masterclass in perseverance, resiliance and what some would describe as anti-fragility. She rose from being alone, as an 18-year-old immigrant, working behind bulletproof glass as an all-night gas station cashier, to becoming the CEO of a billion-dollar home improvement franchise network. Along the way, she navigated a high-stakes, nine-figure private equity exit and overcame a life-threatening health crisis—a brain tumor—that forced her to redefine everything she knew about leadership. In this episode we dive deep into why your point of view—not your ability—is often your greatest limitation and how to transform adversity into your ultimate competitive advantage.
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Key Wisdom from this Episode includes:
- The “North Star” Vision: Why expecting success is a higher level of energy than simply dreaming of it.
- Radical Empathy: How Shirin doubled her company’s value by launching “listening tours” to engage people at every level of the organization.
- The 1.8% Rule: Why you should never let statistics or “naysayers” limit your ambitions.
- Doing Well by Doing Good: Why making your stakeholders successful is the most effective path to financial success. As Shirin puts it, “If the world doesn’t believe in you, that’s terrible, but if you don’t believe in you, that’s tragic”.
SHOW NOTES:SHIRIN BEHZADI:
- BIO:
- https://shirinbehzadi.com/my-story/
- BOOK:
- https://amzn.to/4cMsiKw
- WEBSITE:
- https://shirinbehzadi.com/
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 a world class wine region than Andy Beckstoffer, who owns Beckstoffer Vineyards. Beckstoffer Vineyards includes six Napa “Heritage sites” which consistently produce some of the best wines in the world, being awarded 100 point scores year after year. Perhaps most notably, Andy introduced an innovative and radical new grape pricing structure in 1976, which created a major and lasting shift in how the California wine industry views the importance of wine growers and grape quality. The Wall Street Journal and the Wine Spectator have both named Andy Beckstoffer the “Most Powerful Grapegrower.” In 1975, at age 35, Andy was a founding Director and the second President of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers Association. He and his wife of 60 years, Betty Beckstoffer, were honored as St. Helena’s “Citizens of the Year” and Andy has been named Grower of the Year three times, by three different organizations. He was also named Agriculturalist of the Year twice. In 2007, Andy received the Wine Industry Leadership Award, the first ever United States Congressional Wine Caucus Commendation, and in 2010, he was inducted into the Vintners Hall of Fame. LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don’t miss an episode!
SHOW NOTES:
ANDY BECKSTOFFER:
- BIO:
- BIO: Andy Beckstoffer
- WEBSITE:
- https://beckstoffervineyards.com/
- OTHER:
- Historical Timeline of Beckstoffer Vineyards
- Guts, Luck and Vision: An Interview with Andy Beckstoffer (by Silverado Farming, December 2022)
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Eswar Prasad, a Professor of Economics at Cornell, a senior fellow at Brookings, and the former head of the IMF’s China division, to discuss his book The Future of Money: How the Digital Revolution Is Transforming Currencies and Finance, which was chosen as a Best Book of the Year by The Economist, The Financial Times, Foreign Affairs, ProMarket, and The Week. In The Future of Money, Dr. Prasad argues that we are at an inflection point where technology is redefining what money is, who issues it, and how it moves—pushing us toward a world with less physical cash, and an ecosystem of fintech and crypto innovations that will reshape everything from household payments to the global monetary order. LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don’t miss an episode!
SHOW NOTES:ESWAR S. PRASAD:
- BIO:
- BIO: Eswar S. Prasad
- BOOKS:
- The Future of Money: How the Digital Revolution Is Transforming Currencies and Finance, by Eswar S. Prasad
- The Doom Loop: Why the World Economic Order Is Spiraling into Disorder, by Eswar S. Prasad
- Gaining Currency: The Rise of the Renminbi, by Eswar S. Prasad
- The Dollar Trap: How the U.S. Dollar TIghtened its Grip on Global Finance, by Eswar S. Prasad
- WEBSITE:
- https://www.futureofmoneybook.com/
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Rusty Gaillard, a man who built one of the quintessential “A-student” careers of our time: Princeton engineering, GE under Jack Welch, an MBA from Stanford, and ultimately 14 years at Apple, where he served as Worldwide Director of Finance. By any external measure, he had “made it”. But internally, Rusty hit a wall — a wall many high achievers eventually reach. That crisis led to deep introspection, divorce, reinvention, and ultimately the insights behind his book, Breaking the Code: Stop Looking for Answers and Start Enjoying Life — a guide to upgrading what he calls your code or your “InnerTech,” the internal operating system that shapes your life. Rusty eventually left Apple to become a transformational executive coach, helping leaders navigate transitions and create meaningful, sustainable success. In this episode, they explore what drove Rusty to the breaking point, how he rebuilt his life, and what he has learned coaching others through change. LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don’t miss an episode!
SHOW NOTES:RUSTY GAILLARD:
- BIO:
- https://rustygaillard.com/about-rusty-gaillard-corporate-performance-consultant
- BOOK:
- Breaking the Code: Stop Looking for Answers and Start Enjoying Life, by Rusty Gaillard
- WEBSITE:
- https://rustygaillard.com
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 of Stifel, a diversified global wealth management and investment banking company. Previously Thom was Chairman and CEO of Thomas Weisel Partners Group, Inc. and Montgomery Securities, one of Silicon Valley’s famed “Four Horsemen”. Thom helped build the financial infrastructure that fueled Silicon Valley’s explosive rise, often referred to as “Wall Street West”. He led the financings behind companies that transformed medicine, semiconductors, and the internet itself. In addition, Weisel was responsible for raising the iconic KLEINER PERKINS’ first venture fund. Along the way, he also exercised his leadership skills toward something entirely different and arguably just as consequential: rebuilding the governance and funding models behind U.S. skiing and U.S. cycling—helping save those sports and elevate American athletes on the world stage. Growing up, Weisel was a five-time U.S. National Junior Champion in Speed Skating, ranked Third in the 1959 U.S. Olympic Trials for the 500 meter in Speed Skating. He remained athletically active the rest of his life, including ranking Third overall in the 1982 U.S. National Master Alpine Championship, in ’85 he launched the Montgomery Cycling Team, four years later he won 2 Gold Medals in 1989 Cycling Kilo & Sprint in the World Master Games in Finland, the following two years he picked up 5 more Gold Medals and a 6th Gold in World Cup Masters Cycling in Kilo in 1991, the same year he was named Masters Athlete of the Year for U.S. Cycling. In 1999, he received the U.S. Ski Association Julius Blegen Award, its highest honor… his athletic achievements continued and in 2018 he was inducted in the U.S. Ski Hall of Fame…. all while pursuing advanced college degrees and innovative business building and exceptional entrepreneurial leadership. Thom Weisel’s is a story of ambition and resilience; of building institutions, losing them, and building again. It’s about competition, yes…but it is also about patience, stewardship, and meaning. LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don’t miss an episode!
SHOW NOTES:THOM WEISEL:
- BIO:
- https://thomas-weisel.com/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thom_Weisel
- BOOK – In 2003, Richard L. Brandt wrote a biography of Thomas Weisel:
- Capital Instincts: Life As an Entrepreneur, Financier, and Athlete, by Richard L. Brandt (author), Lance Armstrong (Foreword) and Thomas Weisel (contributor)
- WEBSITE:
- https://thomas-weisel.com/
- ADDITIONAL IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW:
- Computer History: Weisel, Thom Oral History – interview
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 the progression of Alzheimer’s and other memory disorders. Her journey is anything but ordinary. Born in Vietnam, raised in California as the youngest of nine children in a struggling family, she spent her childhood at a local Flea Market and then went on to earn a PhD in neuroscience. But it was a “chance” conversation with a Danish professor that changed her life, and quite likely the lives of millions who will benefit from her decision. In this episode, you’ll explore the science behind Dr. Mai Nguyen’s light therapy innovation, her deeply personal and unlikely entrepreneurial journey and the powerful values that have guided her. This is a conversation about courage, healing and what it means to be a leader with heart and grit. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, including Spotify and Apple, just click here! Of course, we are always grateful for your 5-star review on Spotify and Apple podcasts, which helps us reach even more people!!
SHOW NOTES:MAI NGUYEN, Ph.D.:
- BIO:
- https://optoceutics.com/about/about-mai-nguyen/
- COMPANY:
- https://optoceutics.com/
- ARTICLES:
- Mai Nguyen of OptoCeutics: Five Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became a CEO
- Can flashing lights stall Alzheimer’s? What the science shows
- Safety, Feasibility, and Potential Clinical Efficacy of 40 Hz Invisible Spectral Flicker versus Placebo in Patients with Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded, Pilot Study
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Norman Hall, an actor and the last of the Fuller Brush salesmen in America. If you’re under 50, you might not know just how iconic the Fuller Brush Company once was. At its peak, Fuller Brush salesmen were household names, trusted faces at the door, and symbols of professionalism and perseverance. For more than 50 years, Norman walked the streets of San Francisco—not just to sell products, but to build relationships. His extraordinary life and legacy were captured by bestselling author Daniel Pink in the book To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others, as the embodiment of what ethical, effective shoe-leather selling looks like. But Norman’s story doesn’t end there. He’s also a trained stage actor, a storyteller with grit and grace, and a man who reminds us of what resilience really means in an “ocean of rejection.” Whether you think of yourself as a salesperson or not, today’s conversation will challenge how you think about influence, listening, and the power of presence. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, including Spotify and Apple, just click here!
SHOW NOTES:NORMAN HALL:
- BIO:
- Norman Hall, a stage actor by training and passion, initially became a Fuller Brush sales person as a way to provide for his family yet also enable him to participate in evening and other stage rehearsals and performances as the opportunity arose. Little did he know that his Fuller Brush door-to-door (or in his case at-work) sales job would continue for more than 50 years. Nor did he expect to develop the long-term friendships and professional relationships that were the hallmark of his very successful sales career. In this episode, Hall shares some of his well-honed wisdom and tips on selling, leading, respect and serving others.
- BOOK:
- To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others, by Daniel H. Pink
- ARTICLES:
- Norman Hall, actor, Fuller Brush Man for 40 years — SF Gate / SF Chronicle, April 8, 2011
- Door To Door Fuller Brush Man Keeps Selling —
- A BRUSH WITH OBLIVION / Salesman says he is the city’s last door-to-door FullerBrush man –SF Gate / SF Chronicle, Oct 6, 2000
- Novato brush salesman and actor leads a Fuller life — J Weekly, April 28, 2006
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 to find itself trapped in a relationship with an authoritarian state making ever-increasing demands, and giving Beijing power that could be weaponized. Even though China’s immense domestic market is hard to resist, this is a cautionary tale for listeners thinking about doing business in China and helps explain how China made progress competing against American tech companies so quickly. Patrick was the Financial Times’ principal Apple reporter from 2019 to 2023, where he won a San Francisco Press Club Award for his coverage. He joined the newspaper in 2013, in Hong Kong, before reporting from Germany and California. Previously, he was a bond reporter at The Wall Street Journal. He has a master’s degree in global diplomacy from SOAS at the University of London, and a degree in religious studies from the University of Toronto. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, including Spotify and Apple, just click here!
SHOW NOTES:PATRICK McGEE:
- BIO:
- https://patrick-mcgee.com/#card-8xuph49kjpjo2xo
- BOOK:
- Apple in China: The Capture of the World’s Greatest Company, by Patrick McGee
- WEBSITE:
- https://patrick-mcgee.com/
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Robert Parker, a man widely considered the most powerful critic of any genre in history, about changing careers to pursue a passion. Pulitzer-prize winning media critic David Shaw, in his two-part Front Page profile for the Los Angeles Times, called wine critic Robert Parker “the most powerful critic of any kind, anywhere.” Parker’s impact on the wine world has been unrivaled, and many others agree that no critic of any genre, be it theatre, movies, music, art or fashion, has been as influential in their industry as Robert Parker has been in wine. Internationally acclaimed and recognized, Parker is the only wine critic ever awarded France’s highest Presidential honor, which he received twice, from France’s Presidents Chirac and Mitterrand. Robert was the first critic given Italy’s top honor by Italy’s President Berlusconi. He was also the first critic given Spain’s highest civilian honor by King Juan Carlos. Even though his influence is global, being hounded by paparazzi when he’d visit places like Japan, Robert Parker is an American writer who has had an enormous impact on America’s interest in and fascination with wine, and many say he’s been a major influence on how wine tastes and is made today. Listen to the show broadcast on Salem Radio in San Francisco, via live-streaming on iHeart Radio worldwide or anytime, on ANY podcast platform, including Apple Podcast, Spotify, iTunes, TuneIN, Stitcher, Google Play and all the others. Sign up for the podcast here.
SHOW NOTES:ROBERT PARKER:
- BIO:
- BIO: Robert Parker
- Robert Parker (wine critic) – Wikipedia
- WEBSITE: https://www.robertparker.com/
- VIDEO:
- Robert Parker’s interview with Charlie Rose
- BOOK:
- The Emperor of Wine-The Rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr. and the Reign of American Taste – Elin McCoy
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 line to success. He started as a surfer and diver, found his voice through a saxophone at age 21, toured the world with Elvin Bishop, and went on to lead his own band for more than three decades. Along the way, he’s won multiple BMA Awards, that is Blues Music Awards (BMA) and played with legends of the genre. But this is more than a story about music—it’s about finding your passion, staying one step ahead of a “real job,” and living life on your terms. You won’t want to miss this conversation. LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don’t miss an episode!
SHOW NOTES: BIO: + https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Hanck * TERRY HANCK BAND: + https://terryhanck.net/band.html * WEBSITE*: + https://www.terryhanck.net/
“His fiery reed work, beautiful tone and effortless, inventive melodies make for a thoroughly enjoyable listening… his voice is a marvel. He can make it growl, ache, croon, moan and tease, and then some. It is a superb instrument in its instrument in its own right.” – Joseph Jordan, Golden Gate Blues News (SF)
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Ram Charan, Ph.D., renowned global consultant and prolific, best-selling author, who reveals how any entity can grow fast and make an impact for good. Dr. Charan shares his surprisingly simple yet profound observations from his experience as a street vendor as a youth. Ram also talks about the five basics to understanding business, thought-expanding insights into the radical changes he sees in business and economic trends that will soon make or break companies, and what this means for today’s business growth strategies in any business. “Ram has the rare ability to distill meaningful from meaningless and transfer it in a quiet, effective way without destroying confidences,” says Jack Welch, former chairman of General Electric. Ivan Seidenberg, former CEO of Verizon concurs, referring to Charan as his “secret weapon.” LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don’t miss an episode!
SHOW NOTES:RAM CHARAN:
- Execution, by Ram Charan
- The High Potential Leader: How to Grow Fast, Take on New Responsibilities, and Make an Impact, by Ram Charan
- The Attacker’s Advantage; Turning Uncertainty Into Breakthrough Opportunities, by Ram Charan
- What the CEO Wants You to Know: Using Business Acumen to Understand How Your Company Really Works, by Ram Charan
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Due to a technical difficulty, the podcast of this Episode will be uploaded by Tuesday, April 8.
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 left his home in Ireland to study at CalTech in Southern California, where he not only found a new country but also his future wife. He went from research and development (R&D) labs at IBM and Kodak to teaching innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of California at San Diego—and ultimately to building a university from scratch. You’ll hear a story of grit, faith, vision and purpose. You’re going to love this conversation. LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don’t miss an episode!
SHOW NOTES:DERRY CONNOLLY, PhD:
- BIO:
- https://jpcatholic.edu/JPadmin/president.php
- WEBSITE:
- John Paul II Catholic University
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 of the most insidious barriers to success—affecting our leadership, relationships and even our ability to see reality clearly. You will learn how self-deception blinds us to our own impact, fuels conflict, and keeps us stuck in destructive patterns. We’ll explore how shifting our mindset can transform not just our professional lives, but also our families, friendships and communities. If you’ve ever struggled with accountability, leadership challenges or personal growth, this episode will open your eyes. Don’t miss this powerful conversation! LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don’t miss an episode!
SHOW NOTES:MITCH WARNER:
- BIO: https://arbinger.ae/MitchWarner.html
- BOOKS:
- Leadership and Self-Deception, Fourth Edition: The Secret to Transforming Relationships and Unleashing Results, The Arbinger Institute
- The Anatomy of Peace, Fourth Edition: Resolving the Heart of Conflict, The Arbinger Institute
- The Outward Mindset: Seeing Beyond Ourselves, The Arbinger Institute
- Excellent books by The Arbinger Institute
- WEBSITE:
- https://arbinger.com/
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 12th president of Purdue University. He was elected Indiana governor in his first bid for any elected office, and then re-elected with more votes than any candidate in the state’s history. A former top executive at Eli Lilly, he was named to Fortune magazine’s list of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders and elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Purdue named its business school for him. Mitch earned a bachelor’s degree from Princeton and a law degree from Georgetown. Mitch is the author of three books including the recently-released Boiler Up- A University President in the Public Square, and he is a contributing columnist for the Washington Post. Find Show Notes below. Listen to the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here to not miss an episode!
SHOW NOTES:MITCH DANIELS:
- BIO:
- Mitchell E. Daniels (Mitch Daniels)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Daniels
- BOOKS:
- Boiler Up-A University President in the Public Square, by Mitch Daniels
- Leading the Revolution: Lessons from the Mitch Daniels Era, by Eric Holcomb, et.al.
- Keeping the Republic: Saving America by Trusting Americans, by Mitch Daniels
- WEBSITE & VIDEO CLIP:
- Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundaton
- Mitch Daniels interviews fellow classmate and friend, Mark Miles, President and CEO, Penske Entertainment – at the 2024 Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation (MLDF) Annual Event — terrific interview — https://youtu.be/XYk-uo5zj10?feature=shared&t=764
“I will urge that our purpose be bold, that if we err, we err on the side of action, of movement, of experiment. And that our aim be high.” — Mitch Daniels
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 Alcoholics Annonymous (AA) works and the absolutely freeing and transformative power of persistent good habits. Many today don’t realize that alcoholism is like the elephant in the room that nobody talks about. Although drug overdose deaths dominate headlines, excessive drinking is the #1 leading cause of preventable death in the United States. From 2015 to 2019, alcohol was responsible for more than 380 deaths per day. It affects each of us in some way, if not through our own experiences then through those of friends, family or colleagues. This episode is a fabulous insider view with inspiration for everyone! Find Show Notes below. Listen to the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to the podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here to not miss an episode!
SHOW NOTES:The AA book on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions
https://www.aa.org/twelve-steps-twelve-traditions
For meetings local and worldwide — download the Meeting Guide app at Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide and the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181#?platform=iphone
Basic Information about A.A.: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/f-2_InfoonAA.pdf
A Newcomer Asks pamphlet: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-24_anewcomerask.pdf
Is There An Alcoholic In Your Life pamphlet: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-30_isthereanalcoinyourlife.pdf
Help and hope for the families and friends of alcoholics is also available via the Al-Anon Family Groups: https://al-anon.org
The God Word Pamphlet: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-86_theGodWord.pdf
The A.A. Member – Medications & Other Drugs: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-11_aamembersMedDrug.pdf
The Stanford Study, which was mentioned on the show. https://www.aagrapevine.org/AALjune2021
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Doug and Chase Averill of Flathead Lake Lodge, one of the top 2% hospitality businesses in America and a “Best of the Best Dude Ranch.” Discover their unique approach to hospitality and learn how this iconic, multi-generational, family-owned dude ranch builds family bonds, empowers kids, and even hosts world leaders, including Bing Crosby, George Bush, Bill Clinton and Colin Powell, who called it the best place in America to meet real Americans. Located in Bigfork, Montana, just outside Glacier National Park, an Averill family tradition since 1945, the ranch has hosted tens of thousands of guests from more than 104 countries, and has been featured on Good Morning America, Animal Planet, Wide World of Sports and more. Doug Averill is a member of the National Dude Ranchers Hall of Fame and the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. Now Doug and his son, Chase, are leading the lodge into the next generation. Learn about their work with the Paladin Conservancy and Wrangler Ranch, which gives special needs children, terminally ill children, and veterans fresh experiences rooted in the Western way of life. The lodge fosters family bonds, builds confidence in children, offers first-hand leadership lessons for all ages, and literally transforms guests (60,000 to 80,000 guests over the last 40 years!) from all walks of life, while maintaining an unparalleled standard of hospitality. Find out what sets Flathead Lake Lodge apart from the competition, behind-the-scenes? How do the Averills seamlessly infuse genuine hospitality and service into every aspect of their business… and why is this so important to them? …Most importantly, what kernels of inspiration will you uncover for your own business, life or work? Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, including Spotify and Apple, just click here!
SHOW NOTES: BIO / ABOUT: + Doug Averill honored at Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame — His awards include receiving the highest civilian honor awarded by the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff and he has hosted military leaders from 104 countries on the shores of Flathead Lake. + Doug and Chase Averill + Three generations and 75 years: The Averill family and Flathead Lake Ranch, by Eileen Ogintz, Taking the Kids + Flathead Lake Lodge / History * WEBSITES: + Flathead Lake Lodge + Paladin Conservancy + Paladin Conservancy / Wrangler Springs Ranch + 3-minute YouTube: Doug Averill gives a tour of plans at Wrangler Springs Ranch + Why the name “Paladin”? (great story!) * NEWS CLIPS: + Featured on “Great Western Great Ranches” TV series + The Travel Hack: Staying on an American Dude Ranch at Flathead Lake Lodge in Montana + A Dude Ranch in Montana: Averill’s Flathead Lake Lodge, The / Sought*After, by Molly Schoneveld
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Michael Orkin, author of The Story of Chance: What’s Luck Got To Do With It? to explain the difference between skill and luck, what to play and avoid at the casino, what sports betting advice is worth paying for, and whether synchronicity exists or not. A distinguished professor, consultant, researcher and author with a wealth of experience that offers unique insights into the concepts of chance and luck, Dr. Michael Orkin holds a BA in Mathematics and a PhD in Statistics from the University of California, Berkeley. Throughout his career, Dr. Orkin has made significant contributions to the field of statistics, particularly in the gaming industry, where he frequently serves as a consultant. His extensive research has been published in numerous academic papers, and he has delivered invited talks on these topics, including a notable presentation at Google Tech Talks. Dr. Orkin is a Professor Emeritus of Statistics at California State University, East Bay, and he currently serves on the mathematics faculty at Berkeley City College. His expertise and experience make him a leading authority on the statistical principles underlying games, chance and the role of luck in various aspects of life. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, just click here!
SHOW NOTES:MICHAEL ORKIN, PhD:
- BIO:
- https://cmtassociation.org/presenter/michael-orkin/
- BOOKS:
- The Story of Chance: What’s Luck Got To Do With It?, by Michael Orkin, PhD (available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble)
- Probability and Statistics Made Interesting, by Michael Orkin, PhD
- What Are The Odds ? Chance In Everyday Life, by Michael Orkin, PhD
- MORE:
- Google Tech Talks presentation by Dr. Michael Orkin : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uupDrR0IqMA
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 of several best-selling books, including True North, which has helped countless leaders align their personal values with their professional roles. Bill spent his career mentoring executives and leaders, teaching at Harvard and guiding CEOs to discover their own authentic leadership style. In this episode, Tom and Bill dive into Bill’s insights on leading in turbulent times, mentoring the next generation of leaders, and how executives can stay resilient and purposeful in an ever-changing business world.
Some of the crucial topics touched on in this episode include:
- The Hard-Earned Lesson Bill Learned in College That Set Him on the Path to Success
- The Need for Courage to Navigate an Uncertain Future
- The Negative Impact of Grade Inflation in Colleges Today
- Insights from Mentoring Everyone from 21-Year-Olds to Senior Executives
- The Importance of “Know Thyself” in Personal and Professional Growth
- Small Company vs Large Company: Career Growth Opportunities
- Differences in Motivation Between Boomers and Gen Z
- How to Learn to Be a Leader—Not in an MBA Program
- Why Mentorship Is a Two-Way Street
- AI and Its Future in Business
In a nutshell, this episode will engage you in a powerful conversation that can impact your own leadership journey—for the better! Listen to our radio podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, click here!
SHOW NOTES:BILL GEORGE:
- BIO:
- https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001ILOB8M/about
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_George_(businessman)
- BOOKS:
- True North: Leading Authentically in Today’s Workplace, Emerging Leader Edition, by Bill George with Zach
- Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value, by Bill George
- Seven Lessons for Leading in Crisis, by Bill George
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 sold more than 4 million copies, in more than a dozen languages. As a world-renowned business consultant, author and speaker, hailed by The Economic Times as the world’s most influential business consultant and with a career spanning more than 40 years, Ram continues to provide unparalleled insights and practical solutions globally to top companies, CEOs, and boards, including Toyota, Bank of America and Novartis. Known for his ability to cut through complexity and address core business issues, Ram’s real-world advice is not only relevant but also actionable from Day One. In this episode we delve into Ram’s vision for businesses navigating today’s chaotic landscape, drawing from his extensive experience and unmatched expertise. In this episode you will learn:
- The importance of the U.S. dollar and its impact on costs down to the local shoe shop.
- Why inflation of at least 4% will stick with us.
- The difference between business leaders in India vs U.S.
- Why India is on fire economically.
- What Tik Tok symbolism means to all of us.
- Why we need to focus on the gifts God gave to us.
- The importance of learning and curiosity to success in today’s world.
- AI and why we all should take a one week course to learn the fundamentals.
- The switch from engineering to math.
- The importance of business savvy and why it is lacking in the U.S.
SHOW NOTES:RAM CHARAN:
- BIO:
- BOOKS: Three of Ram Charan’s books were Wall Street Journal bestsellers and Execution, co-authored with former Honeywell CEO Larry Bossidy, spent more than 150 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Here is a list of some of Charan’s books, you’ll find more when you click on any of the books below:
- Leading Through Inflation: And Recession and Stagflation, by Ram Charan and Geri Willigan
- Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age, by Ram Charan
- Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done, by Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan
- What the CEO Wants You to Know, Expanded and Updated: How Your Company Really Works, by Ram Charan
- Boards That Lead: When to Take Charge, When to Partner, and When to Stay Out of the Way, by Ram Charan, Dennis Carey, Michael Useem
- WEBSITE: Ram-Charan.com
- BLOG: https://ram-charan.com/blog/
- LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/ram-charan-s-corporate-advice-6997950667722006528/
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 of the most competitive and diverse restaurant markets. Today’s topic is about The American Dream and how a group of Italian entrepreneurs are emblematic of it. Theirs is a story of resilience, entrepreneurship, and success. Joining us are Filippo Silvestri and his partner Enzo Rosano, who both immigrated from Italy and have built a thriving restaurant business in the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, we delve into their journey, the challenges they faced and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Listen to the show broadcast on Salem Radio in San Francisco, via live-streaming on iHeart Radio worldwide or anytime, on ANY podcast platform, including Apple Podcast, Spotify, iTunes, TuneIN, Stitcher, Google Play and all the others. Sign up for the podcast here.
SHOW NOTES:FILIPPO SILVESTRI and ENZO ROSANO:
- BIO: https://www.locandarestaurants.com/about
- RESTAURANTS:
- Locando Italian Restaurants
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 journey that culminated in 2024 with an acquisition by Johnson & Johnson for an astounding $13 Billion; the largest acquisition of a medical technology company in history! With a track record that includes being the #6 employee at Intuitive Surgical and driving the first-ever sale of the DaVinci surgical robot, Daniel is a true pioneer in the medical technology field. Join us as we delve into the brutal backstory of creating breakthrough medical technologies, and the personal and professional challenges that come with it. Listen to the show on Salem Radio in San Francisco or via live-streaming on iHeart Radio worldwide… You can also listen on ANY podcast platform, including Apple podcast, iTunes, Spotify, TuneIN, Stitcher, Google Play and all the others. Sign up for the podcast here.
SHOW NOTES:DANIEL HAWKINS:
- BIO:
- https://www.devicetalks.com/speaker/daniel-hawkins/
- LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielhawkins/
- COMPANIES:
- Shockwave Medical
- ARTICLES / VIDEO CLIPS:
- Daniel Hawkins Assumes Command of Vista.ai – news
- After Intuitive, Shockwave and Avail, Daniel Hawkins is now CEO at AI-powered MRI software startup Vista.ai, news, Mass Device
- Talk by Daniel Hawkins: The OR (Operating Room) Digital Hub
In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Dan Hesse talks with David Foster, one of the most illustrious composers of our time. With 16 Grammy Awards, including three for Producer of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe and Three Oscar nominations for “Best Original Songs,” Foster has earned a reputation as a keen spotter of new talent, playing a key role in the discovery and career launches of Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Bublé and more.
Few other individuals can claim to have their fingerprints on more major moments in all of popular music than David Foster. He has created hit songs for a diverse array of artists including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Seal, Chaka Khan, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Chicago, Hall & Oates, Brandy, ’N Sync, Boz Scaggs and Gloria Estefan, to name a few.
Currently, Foster is gearing up to take on Broadway with several projects, including writing the music for a new musical about iconic animated character “Betty Boop.” He is also writing music for a musical based on the Amy Bloom novel and New York Times bestseller Lucky Us.
Listen to the show live on Salem Radio in San Francisco or via live-streaming on iHeart Radio worldwide… You can also listen on ANY podcast platform, including Apple podcast, iTunes, Spotify, TuneIN, Stitcher, Google Play and all the others. Sign up for the podcast here.
SHOW NOTES:DAVID FOSTER:
- BIO: https://davidfoster.com/story/
- WEBSITE: https://davidfoster.com/
- BOOK: Hitman: Forty Years Making Music, Topping the Charts, and Winning Grammys, by David Foster (“EXCELLENT book, can’t put it down, includes valuable lessons he’s learned along the way, with riveting behind-the-scenes stories, vignettes and experiences. I read the sample in Amazon and bought the Kindle version on the spot to finish reading!” — K.W., producer of The Mentors Radio)
- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY: David Foster: Off The Record
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Dr. Travis Bradberry, renown expert in the field of emotional intelligence and author of Emotional Intelligence Habits and the best-selling Emotional Intelligence 2.0. Learn how our Emotional Intelligence can profoundly impact our professional and personal lives, and what we can do to improve it. Travis is the co-founder of TalentSmart, a consultancy that serves more than 75 percent of Fortune 500 companies and is the world’s leading provider of emotional intelligence tests and training. He has a dual Ph.D. in clinical and industrial organizational psychology and he has transformed the way we think about emotions in the workplace and beyond. Listen to The Mentors Radio show on the radio or via live-streaming on iHeart Radio worldwide… You can also listen on ANY podcast platform, including Apple podcast, iTunes, Spotify, TuneIN, Stitcher, Google Play and all the others. Sign up for the podcast here.
SHOW NOTES:TRAVIS BRADBERRY, PhD:
- BIO: https://www.talentsmarteq.com/dr-travis-bradberry/
- BOOK:
- Emotional Intelligence Habits, by Travis Bradberry, PhD and Jean Greaves, PhD
- LinkedIN:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisbradberry/
- WEBSITE:
- TalentSmart
- ARTICLES / VIDEOS:
- TED Talk: The Power of Emotional Intelligence — by Travis Bradbrry, PhD
- Forbes — Articles by Travis Bradberry, PhD
In this encore episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Horst Schulze, the legendary founder of the Ritz Carlton. You’ll learn Horst’s journey first-hand—from busboy to founder, how it all began with a dream at age five, why setting the gold standard for customer service was so important to him, and how his pursuit–and achievement–of a ‘culture of excellence’ set his hotel brand apart from the rest. Horst talks about the influence and mentorship of his first boss, his defining vision for himself and how this came about, the founding of the Ritz Carlton, its founding principles and overcoming some of the challenges and struggles through the years. What kept Horst motivated? How did Horst teach his team to address ANY complaints? You’ll learn how setting the gold standard for customer service ultimately led to the creation of the most iconic hotel brand in the world…truly inspiring, and worthy of imitation. Listen to The Mentors Radio show on the radio or via live-streaming on iHeart Radio worldwide… You can also listen on ANY podcast platform, including Apple podcast, iTunes, Spotify, TuneIN, Stitcher, Google Play and all the others. Sign up for the podcast here.
Show NotesHORST SCHULZE :
- BIO:
- AAE Speakers
- Bloomberg
- BOOK:
- Excellence Wins: A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise, by Horst Schulze
- ARTICLES:
- “Former Ritz Carlton President Horst Schulze Talks About The New Frontier In Luxury Hotels“ – Forbes
- “The Second Act Of Horst Schulze Is Finally Taking Off” – Forbes
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Brenda Wolf, beloved retired President and CEO of Chicago’s La Rabida Children’s Hospital and recipient of the University of Chicago’s Booth School “2023 Alumnus of the Year” award. Wolf dedicated her life to helping children with complex medical needs to have the greatest life possible and she gives us a powerful, insider view of the challenges, rewards and lessons learned from a career in non-profit pediatric health care. You’ll also hear how the principles and practices she learned from going back and earning an MBA became invaluable tools in her nonprofit leadership roles. In her 12 years as CEO and President, and her 35 total years serving at La Rabida Children’s Hospital, Brenda pioneered the patient-centered family home, in which one physician is responsible for coordinating all care for the patient. She also expanded the hospital’s outreach to youth experiencing trauma in under-served communities by establishing clinics in the surrounding area. She talks about leadership during the pandemic shutdown, key partnerships, the importance of providing long-term care for children with chronic conditions, navigating the complexities of Medicaid reimbursement and managing critical resources effectively in a nonprofit healthcare setting. She has been named one of Crain Chicago’s Most Notable Women in Health Care.
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SHOW NOTES:BRENDA WOLF:
- BIO: https://www.thechicagonetwork.org/member/brenda-j-wolf/
- ARTICLES:
- La Rabida Children’s Hospital CEO to retire — Crain’s Chicago Business
- La Rabida CEO Stepping Down — Hyde Park Herald
- ‘The Last 12 Years Consumed Me’: Chicago hospital CEO retires — Becker’s Hospital Review
- How Brenda J. Wolf seamlessly transitioned to leadership at La Rabida Children’s Hospital — Smart Business
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Alan Mulally, former Boeing and FORD CEO, regarding his management philosophy which led to the development of the triple seven luxury liner and the transformation of Ford into one of the world’s leading automobile companies!
Alan served as President and CEO of the Ford Motor Company, where he led the Ford transformation into one of the world’s leading automobile companies and the #1 brand in the United States. Prior to this, he served as President of Boeing Information, Space and Defense Systems at the Boeing company, where he oversaw the development of commercial and military aircraft, including the 777.
Widely recognized for his many contributions and leadership mastery, Alan Mulally has been named as one of the world’s greatest leaders, one of the 30 world’s best CEOs, and as one of the world’s most influential people. Mulally’s success in both his career and life is rooted in the lessons his parents taught him. These lessons provided the foundation for what became his philosophy of work and life, embodied in his “Working Together” practices and principles, which you’ll learn in this episode…and more!
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SHOW NOTES:ALAN MULALLY:
- BIO: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/people/alan-mulally.html
- BOOKS:
- Relentless Implementation: Creating Clarity, Alignment And A Working Together Operating System To Maximize Your Business Performance, by Alan Mulally and Adam Witty
- American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company, by Bryce G. Hoffman, Pete Larkin, et al.
- ARTICLES:
- Alan Mulally: The Man Who Saved Ford, by Michael Distefano, Korn Ferry
- Legendary CEO Alan Mulally Says Coming Together Is The Key To Navigating Through Difficult Times, by Bryce Hoffman, Forbes
- How Ford’s Alan Mulally turned around its fortunes, BBC
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Mark Donovan, President of the back-to-back World Champion Kansas City Chiefs, and responsible for all aspects of the club’s business operations. Donovan also serves as the President of Arrowhead Events, the arm that brings major events to Arrowhead Stadium, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During Mark’s 15 years with the Chiefs, the team has become one of the most iconic brands in the world of sports and earned four Super Bowl berths in the last five years, winning three.
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SHOW NOTES:MARK DONOVAN:
- BIO: Mark Donovan 2023 Media Guide Bio
- WEBSITE: https://www.chiefs.com/
- ARTICLES:
- Making Big Plays: All that winning for KC and the Chiefs—Super Bowl, NFL Draft, World Cup—keeps team President Mark Donovan’s playbook pretty full. He discusses all the balls he has in the air, Kansas City Business Journal
- Staying Super Busy: How Chiefs President Mark Donovan and 49ers President Al Guido spent their week in Las Vegas, Sports Business Journal
- On Lamar Hunt, Patrick Mahomes, Taylor Swift and the Chiefs’ goal to be ‘world team’, by Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Greg Graves, retired Chairman and CEO of Burns & McDonnell. Greg led one of the fastest-growing and most successful engineering, architecture, construction and environmental consulting firms in North America. In his 13 years as CEO, employment (and therefore the number of employee-owners) quadrupled, revenues grew 10-fold to $3 Billion, and the company produced an average ROI in excess of 25% each year – all organically. Fortune Magazine listed Burns & McDonnell among it’s Top 100 Best Places to Work list six times, reaching #14 in 2014. His best-selling book Create Amazing about employee ownership has held the #1 positions in the Business, Human Resources and Democracy categories at Amazon.
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SHOW NOTES:GREG GRAVES:
- BIO: Greg Graves Bio
- BOOK:
- Create Amazing: Turn Your Employees into Owners for Explosive Growth, by Greg Graves
- ARTICLES & VIDEO CLIPS:
- CEO Greg Graves Announces Retirement
- Retired Burns & McDonnell CEO Greg Graves on Improving Business and Empowering Workers
- Video Clip: Greg Graves retirement and plans
- Graves May Be Leaving Burns & McDonnell, but He’ll Remain a Civic Force in KC — Ingram’s
- These Kansas City philanthropists built a private lake for family, friends and charity — Kansas City Spaces, The Kansas City Star
- HIGH PRAISE for Greg Graves’ Create Amazing book:
- Create Amazing reached #1 for Business, #1 for Human Resources and #1 for Democracy categories at Amazon over different times.
- In 2023, the United States Senate reached out to Greg and asked for 100 copies, one for each member.
- Rutgers University School of Business Annual Book Award is called the Joyce Rothschild Prize for Economic Democracy. Semi-Finalist, then Finalist, finally 2nd prize…2023.
- The London Book Awards (Cambridge) Semi-Finalist, then Finalist for the International Business Book of the Year….2022.
- Good to Great Author Jim Collins: “In Create Amazing, Greg Graves argues persuasively that employee ownership—-done the right way and for the right reasons——can be a catalytic force for economic prosperity and corporate endurance.”
- University of Kansas Chancellor Doug Girod: “Greg Graves’ dynamic leadership of a highly successful large multinational employee-owned company provides him with a unique perspective of wealth building in America.”
- United States Senator Jerry Moran: “As Create Amazing makes clear, employee ownership has a rich history in our country—-and a strong future. Greg Graves has given us a How-To Manuel for combining good politics and economic policy to reduce economic disparity and improve the financial well-being of our nation.
In this episode, THE MENTORS RADIO Host Dan Hesse talks with Steve Case, one of America’s most influential tech visionaries, the CEO of the investment firm Revolution, the founder and former CEO of AOL, and the author of The Rise of the Rest. In addition to learning how entrepreneurs can make a great pitch to investors, we’ll discuss how innovation is moving to America’s heartland, rejuvenating major cities, and why this is so important to our country’s future. Steve Case co-founded AOL in 1985. Under Steve’s leadership as CEO, AOL became the largest and most valuable Internet company on the planet, driving the worldwide adoption of a medium that has transformed business and society. He is currently Chairman and CEO of Revolution LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm that backs entrepreneurs at every stage of their development. The Rise of the Rest Seed Fund has invested in more than 200 startups in more than 100 U.S. cities, in partnership with many of America’s most successful entrepreneurs and investors. Steve was recently named co-chair of the National Advisory Council for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which will advise on the development of a National Advisory Council for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to ensure America’s competitiveness.
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SHOW NOTESSTEVE CASE:
- BIO: Bio: Steve Case
- BOOKS:
- The Rise of the Rest: How Entrepreneurs in Surprising Places are Building the New American Dream, by Steve Case
- The Third Wave: An Entrepreneur’s Vision of the Future, by Steve Case
- TELEVISION and ARTICLES:
- We cannot allow AI to make Big Tech even bigger (CNBC)
- America’s big mistake in the war for high-tech talent (CNN)
- This Popular Way to Pick Winners can Make You Miss the Biggest Opportunities (Inc.)
- How a Company Becomes a Pillar of Its Local Community (HBR)
- Lessons from a bipartisan economic triumph, 10 years later (The Hill)
- Innovation Moves to Middle America (WSJ)
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse talks with Mark Tatum, Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Tatum oversees the NBA’s global business operations. But Mark didn’t find his ideal career — one he loves — right out of the box. He just never stopped being his best self throughout his career…and his career insights and wisdom is excellent, as you’ll hear. Learn how a young man born in Vietnam during the war to a black serviceman and Chinese mother was educated at Cornell and Harvard – and worked at Procter & Gamble, Clorox and Pepsi, but he found his calling and ideal career in sports management, where he has played a key role in fostering innovation and building the NBA’s global brand. His favorite quote, “Find your passion and pursue your dreams.”
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SHOW NOTES:MARK TATUM:
- BIO: https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/mark-tatum
- ARTICLES:
- Mark Tatum’s life a series of twists and turns, Amsterdam News
- During his ascent in the NBA, deputy commissioner Mark Tatum was inspired to ‘dream big’, Andscape feature story
- NBA Inaugural announcements:
- Inaugural In-Season Tournament, Announcmment
- Inaugural In-Season Tournament, Schedule
- NBA Con Fan Event, Las Vegas
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse talks with Michael Milken, whose lifelong commitment to finding faster cures for terminal illnesses, including cancer, has help improve the lives of countless children, adults and families over the past … Continue reading →
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, host Tom Loarie talks with Michael Collopy, an award-winning portrait photographer who—early in his career—studied under and worked with Ansel Adams. Collopy recounts what it was like to work with Adams, and what … Continue reading →
In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Dan Hesse talks with guest mentor Paul Hobbs, dubbed “The Steve Jobs of Wine” by Forbes magazine. A third generation farmer, raised in upstate New York, Paul wanted nothing to do with farming as a teen and decided to follow his great-grandfather and pursue a career in medicine. He earned his B.S. in Chemistry at Notre Dame (UND) and was accepted into medical school. That’s the point at which mentors intervened, including his father, ultimately encouraging him to pursue a different path. Their advice made sense to Paul and he moved to California, graduating from University of Davis three years later with a Masters of Science in Viticulture and Enology. His winemaking adventure had begun. (see his BIO below for more details.)
Paul never looked back… He has enjoyed, and continues to enjoy, the journey—all of it—tremendously.
In this episode, you’ll learn how Paul Hobbs, now celebrating more than 30 years in the wine business, became the go-to wine consultant to 100 wineries, and how he built his own empire of eight wineries on four continents (so far)! You’ll learn his “why,” his passion, and why he loves doing what he does, even during the challenges. He’s happy…and by example, he models a path, and principles, to help you find your happiness too!
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SHOW NOTES:Paul Hobbs:
- BIO: https://www.paulhobbswinery.com/where-it-all-began/
- WEBSITE: Paul Hobbs Winery
- A FEW STORIES:
- PAUL HOBBS 30TH ANNIVERSARY from Paul Hobbs on Vimeo.
- Paul Hobbs Winery – Our Story from Paul Hobbs on Vimeo.
In today’s episode, The Mentors Host Tom Loarie talks with William D. Cohan, a business writer, former investor banker, and best-selling author of “Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon,” which chronicles the strengths and weaknesses of influentical General Electric CEOs Jack Welch and Jeff Immelt, and the the rise and fall of General Electric (GE) over 36 years. The lessons learned are legendary in their impact on anyone’s business—large, mid-sized or small—and legendary in understanding what to really look for when evaluating whether (or not) your or another business is one in which it could be worth investing. Ethics play a role for sure.
At its peak, GE was an industrial empire worth nearly $600 billion. For almost a century its logo branded “just about everything, from wind turbines to submarine detectors, fridges, televisions, toasters and lightbulbs,” as a Nov 2022 article in The Guardian described.
In 2001, GE was considered to be one of the most valuable companies in the world, boasting a rare, triple-A credit score. A mere 20 years later, GE announced it would be broken up into smaller fragments. Its employees numbered less than half those of 20 years earlier. In the 2000s, the company had begun sourcing its lightbulbs from Chinese contractors and branding them as GE products. In 2020, GE sold off it’s lighting business for good. What went so wrong? Find out in this episode of THE Mentors RADIO.
Listen below (podcast posted after Saturday’s radio airing), or listen on ANY podcast device or platform here.
SHOW NOTES:William D. Cohan (“Bill”):
- BIO: https://williamcohan.com/about/
- WEBSITE: WilliamCohan.com
- BOOKS:
- Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of An American Icon, by William D. Cohan
- Four Friends: Promising Lives Cut Short, by William D. Cohan
- Why Wall Street Matters, by William D. Cohan
- The Price of Silence: The Duke Lacrosse Scandal, Wall Street Journal and the Power of the Elite, by William D. Cohen
- Money and Power: How Goldman Sachs Came to Rule the World, by William D. Cohan
- House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street, by William D. Cohan
- The Last Tycoons: The Secret History of Lazard Fréres & Company, by William D. Cohan
- ARTICLES:
- Power Failure by William D Cohan review – pulling the plug – by Hettie O’Brien, The Guardian
In today’s episode, Host Dan Hesse talks with Bill Zollars, former YRC CEO and a 24-year C-suite veteran of Eastman Kodak during the company’s heyday. The story of how Kodak, the third most powerful brand in the world, lost its way and ended up in bankruptcy remains so shocking on the surface that its journey is studied in business schools worldwide. There have been accounts in academic and business journals written about the demise of Kodak, but none with the anecdotes and insider’s view that Bill shares.
Zollars adds color to Kodak’s journey with personal anecdotes of Kodak Moments and his unique insights into what was really going on behind the camera.
The lessons learned from the Kodak saga are applicable to any company – particularly those that think “this could never happen to us”.
After graduating Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Minnesota, Bill joined Eastman Kodak where he held roles in Finance, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Logistics and General Management during a 24-year career. Bill left Kodak to establish the Integrated Logistics business at Ryder Systems and grew it from $300 million to $1.5 Billion in 3 years. He later became President of Yellow Freight and two years later was promoted to Chairman, President, and CEO of YRC Freight, a company he grew from $1 billion to $10 billion in revenue and into the Fortune 250 during his 12-year tenure as CEO.
He serves on the boards of Cigna, Prologis and several private company boards, and was Chairman of Cerner until it was sold to Oracle in 2022. He is also in his third year as a Governor of the U.S. Postal Service.
SHOW NOTES:BILL ZOLLARS:
- BIO: (see above)
- ARTICLES:
- Fujifilm: Outlasting the “Kodak Moment”
- Kodak’s Downfall Wasn’t About Technology – Harvard Business School Review
- The UnMerger – Forbes
- Your business model can be your biggest enemy: How did Kodak fall? – Capacitor/Partners
- How Kodak Failed – Forbes
In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with Ram Charan, one of the most—if not the most—renown global advisors in the world, having been referred to as the “secret weapon” of Ivan Seidenberg, former CEO of Verizon; Jack Welch, famous former CEO of General Electric (GE) and Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, to name a few. But don’t be fooled. Ram Charan is a man of simplicity, humility and intense focus. He has a rare ability to profoundly understand business, quickly recognize patterns, and forge successful ways to increase customer engagement and loyalty. In this episode, Ram shares how to make an impact for good in your business, as well as how to grow your business full-speed.
SHOW NOTES:RAM CHARAN:
BIO: https://ram-charan.com/about-ram/
WEBSITE: https://ram-charan.com/
BOOKS:
- Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done, by Ram Charan
- The High Potential Leader: How to Grow Fast, Take on New Responsibilities, and Make an Impact, by Ram Charan
- The Attacker’s Advantage; Turning Uncertainty Into Breakthrough Opportunities, by Ram Charan
- What the CEO Wants You to Know: Using Business Acumen to Understand How Your Company Really Works, by Ram Charan
In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with Howard Root, founder and CEO of Vascular Solutions, and author of the book “Cardiac Arrest: Five heart-stopping years on the Fed’s Hit List”. Root shares his harrowing fight—and win—against Federal Department of Justice prosecutors who abused their power beyond all imagination. That was in 2011!
The Feds’ unsuccessful attempt to put Root behind bars and destroy his company was ruthless. They used the justice system to distort justice and abuse individual liberties guaranteed by the Constitution.
Five years later, in 2016, after shelling out $25 million in legal costs, Howard Root won a UNANIMOUS acquittal. Even more disturbing than these five years of unwarranted persecution by the Federal Department of Justice, the jurors expressed shock and outrage that these charges were ever filed against Root in the first place!
After the grueling journey and ultimate victory against the Feds, Root knew the Feds could target his company again, repeat their horrific injustices and violations of Constitutional rights and he did not want to jeopardize his company or its employees. He sold the company—which, at that time, was one of the most innovative and prolific medical device companies of its kind, and pursues other interests. He also helps other CEOs unjustly targeted and pursued by the Feds whenever asked for advice.
This is a modern day David beats Goliath story, and it could affect you! Now more than ever.
Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your company.
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SHOW NOTES:HOWARD ROOT:
- BIO: http://www.howardroot.com/
- WEBSITE: HowardRoot.com
- BOOK: Cardiac Arrest: Five Heart-stopping Years as CEO on the Fed’s Hit List, by Howard Root
- LETTER: HOWARD ROOT: A LETTER TO MY PROSECUTORS – Sent on fifth anniversary (Feb.26, 2021) of Root’s court victory and an EXCELLENT read!
- ARTICLES:
- “Book Review: Cardiac Arrest — A Warning to Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Society at Large” – Catholic Business Journal
- “Medtech CEO rails against DOJ at industry conference” – Med City News
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