The Mentors Radio Show: Recent Episodes

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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 the United States. Discover the timeless principles that have shaped the Jesuit order for 450 years and how they continue to inspire 150,000 employees, serving 30 million people today. Tune in to learn how these same values can transform your own life and career! Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, just click here!

SHOW NOTES:CHRIS LOWNEY:

• BIO: https://chrislowney.com/wp/about-2/
• BOOKS:
  • Heroic Leadership: Best Practices from a 450-Year-Old Company That Changed the World, by Chris Lowney
  • Heroic Living: Discover Your Purpose and Change the World, by Chris Lowney
  • Make Today Matter: 10 Habits for a Better Life (and World), by Chris Lowney
• WEBSITE: https://chrislowney.com

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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 York Times best-seller, The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation. Bell Labs’ inventions and discoveries are too long to list, but include the vacuum tube, the transistor, the silicon chip, the solar cell, microwave and fiber optic transmission, UNIX, and for you TV fans, even the Big Bang Theory. A seasoned science and technology feature writer with The New York Times Magazine, Jon’s writing and book reviews have also appeared in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times Book Review, and Wired Magazine. Additionally, Jon is the author of The Ice at the End of the World: Greenland’s Buried Past and Earth’s Perilous Future, and he is currently working on a book about NASA’s long-running Voyager Mission, tentatively titled How to Build Something the Lasts Forever. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, click here!

SHOW NOTES:JON GERTNER:

• BIO: BIO: Jon Gertner
• BOOKS:
  • The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation, by Jon Gertner
  • The Ice at the End of the World: Greenland’s Buried Past and Earth’s Perilous Future, by Jon Gertner
• X: @jongertner

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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

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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 large company, the most exciting developments on the horizon in healthcare, and how capitalism can be a force for good. Listen to our radio podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, click here!

SHOW NOTES:ALEX GORSKY:

• BIO:
  • Bio: Alex Gorsky
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Gorsky
• VIDEO:
  • Ideas for Tomorrow, Cleveland Clinic – October 4, 2022 – excellent!
  • Duke University Distinguished Speakers Series: Alex Gorsky, Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
• NEWS:
  • Business Roundtable Redefines the Purpose of a Corporation to Promote an Economy that Serves All Americans

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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 short of extraordinary. After earning her doctorate, Catherine found her true calling in executive search and organizational psychology, helping organizations and individuals thrive together. Host Tom Loarie, in his role as CEO of a venture-funded medical startup at the time, experienced Catherine’s work first-hand and saw what a profound difference she made in his company. In a similar way to how a doctor guides a patient to health, she guided the company to organizational health through a combination of clearly understanding the company’s objective and purpose, taking the time to literally walk around, engage and listen to individual employees at all levels, and evaluating the results. Again like a doctor, Dr. Harrington then made recommendations that would improve the health of the organization. This happened over time, as she continued to observe, engage, “take the temperature” and evaluate results. Catherine’s success in implementing innovative programs that transformed the company culture were so powerful that the company achieved an employee turnover rate of 80% BELOW the Silicon Valley average! In this episode, Tom and Catherine will explore the strategies that drove these remarkable results and how Catherine’s approach to communication, culture and individual empowerment can serve as a model for any organization—from small business, family, nonprofit to large corporation. You’ll learn insights that can transform YOUR company (or nonprofit or even family) culture for lasting success. Listen to our radio podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, click here!

SHOW NOTES: BIO: https://thelongestwarmemoir.com/author/ * BOOK: + The Longest War: A Psychotherapist’s Experience of Divorce, Custody, and Power* – by Catherine Harrington, PhD

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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 college athletes might have on University academic budgets and the future of “Olympic” sports on American college campuses. We’ll also discuss the impact AI is having on higher education. In 2008, Renu Khator became the first female chancellor in the state of Texas and the first Indian immigrant to lead a comprehensive research university in the U.S. Under Renu’s leadership, the University of Houston earned Tier One status for research from the Carnegie Foundation, and opened Houston’s first medical school in more than 50 years. It’s more than tripled the number of National Academy members on the faculty, and dramatically improved graduation rates. Dr. Khator has been named to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and has served on numerous boards, including the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the NCAA, the American Council on Education, and the Association of American Colleges and Universities. Additionally, Renu has been an advisor to several Indian prime ministers. She has been named Houstonian of the year, inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame, received a Houston Business Journal Lifetime Achievement Award and, in 2014, Indian President Mukherjee presented her with the Samman Award, the highest distinction bestowed upon a non-resident Indian. Born in India, she earned a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in political science from Purdue. Listen to our radio podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, click here!

SHOW NOTES:RENU KHATOR:

• BIO: Renu Khator, Ph.D.
• WEBSITE: https://www.uh.edu/president/
• ARTICLES & VIDEO CLIPS:
  • Coffee with the President – University of Houston (short video interview)
  • Who is Renu Khator? What to know about the longtime UH president and chancellor – Houston Chronicle
  • As Renu Khator starts her Sweet 16 as president, here’s a look at how UH has changed – Houston Chronicle
  • State of Education: UH’s Renu Khator talks higher education challenges – Houston Business Journal
  • The Value of an American Education – SPAN (spanmag.com)
  • UH President Dr. Renu Khator on her life and vision for university – ABC13 Houston

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In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Lt. Col. Peter Smith, USAF Ret, a seasoned fighter pilot, about his harrowing, F-16 Fighter crash, the discipline and training that saved his life and the lessons he learned, including what matters most in life — in anyone’s life, in your life. Close your eyes and imagine what it would be like to experience spatial disorientation (you can’t tell up from down) in an F-16 Fighter Jet while locked into a Death Spiral at 6,000 feet, traveling at 1,000 ft per second. Now imagine ejecting from that nightmare–all happening so fast–Imagine hitting the ejection button barely 0.8 SECONDS before it was too late… and surviving. Few live to tell the tale. Former combat fighter pilot, Lt. Col. Peter Smith USAF (ret.) joins The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie to reflect on the OODA Loop Training that contributed to his survival. He also shares lessons he learned on what matters most in career and life. Listen to radio show below or on ANY podcast app. (The podcast posts after each episode airs on Salem Radio in San Francisco with live-streaming anywhere in the world on iHeart Radio and Tune-In). Listen to our radio podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, click here

SHOW NOTES: BIO: https://combatstinkythinking.com/about * EXCELLENT BOOK: Icarus 2.0, parachute included: A Father’s InCentivE$ for CREATEing our way * WEBSITE: CombatStinkyThinking.com * LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petestinkysmith/ * “Mondays with Mover” podcast (mostly military audience) provides much more detail on Smith’s F-16 accident… + Clips of interview “0.8 Seconds to Live”: https://youtu.be/_AVfypz-Q5k + Full Interview (better than clips) “0.8 Seconds to Live”*: https://youtu.be/Zi6ziOhTMTg

USAF Fighter pilot Lt. Col. Peter S. Smith, USAF

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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 TV and PBS, and the author of How to Lead. They discuss what Rubenstein has learned about leadership from interviewing the world’s greatest leaders.

David Rubenstein is Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest and most successful private investment firms. In addition to hosting The David Rubenstein show and other programs on Bloomberg and PBS, David chairs the boards of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Council on Foreign Relations, the National Gallery of Art, the Economic Club of Washington, and the University of Chicago. David is also a Trustee of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, the Institute for Advanced Study, the National Constitution Center, the Brookings Institution, and the World Economic Forum. He’s a Director of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Rubenstein’s memberships and awards are too lengthy to list. He is especially known for his philanthropy. He’s an original signer of The Giving Pledge, and a leader in the area of Patriotic Philanthropy, having made transformative gifts for the restoration or repair of many of America’s most important monuments, and he’s provided long-term loans to the U.S. government of his rare copies of the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Emancipation Proclamation, the 13th Amendment, the first map of the U.S., and the first book printed in the U.S. David recently bought the Baltimore Orioles. He is the author of four books and in this episode Dan and David discuss one of these books, namely, How to Lead.

Listen to this episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share with friends and colleagues!

SHOW NOTES:David Rubenstein:

• BIO: Bio: David M. Rubenstein
• BOOKS:
  • How to Lead: Wisdom from the World’s Greatest CEO’s, Founders and Game Changers, by David Rubenstein
  • The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream, by David Rubenstein
  • The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians, by David Rubenstein
  • How to Invest: Masters on the Craft, by David Rubenstein

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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 approach to life on and off the field. Widely respected by teammates, coaches and colleagues as a phenomenal leader, Montana teaches us how to get the most out of those around us and how to perform under pressure. We’ll also learn how Montana parlayed his team leadership skills into a very successful career as an angel investor and “Unicorn” picker. Without a doubt, Joe Montana personifies excellence and personal integrity, both on and off the field. He is one of the toughest quarterbacks ever to play the game and his trademark was unflappable poise in the clutch, earning the nickname “Joe Cool.” Yet the word most closely associated with Joe is not winner — it’s leader. After leading Notre Dame to the college football national championship, Joe led the San Francisco 49ers to FOUR Super Bowls titles with Joe earning MVP honors three times. He finished his legendary NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs and he’s a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His post-football life has been just as successful, as a public speaker, advertising pitchman, husband, father, grandfather and “angel” investor. Listen to this episode below or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!

SHOW NOTES:JOE MONTANA:

• BIO: https://thementorsradio.com/bio-joe-montana/
• BOOKS:
  • The Winning Spirit: 16 Timeless Principles That Drive Performance Excellence, Joe Montana and Tom Mitchell, PH.D.
  • Audibles: My Life in Football, Joe Montana and Bob Raissman
• ARTICLES:
  • Joe Montana Finding As Much Success Away From NFL As He Did Playing – Forbes
• DOCUMENTARY:
  • Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure (Peacock)
• VIDEO CLIPS:
  • Joe Montana Top 50 Most Magical Plays!– youtube
  • Top 10 Joe Montana Games of all Time – NFL Films – youtube
  • The Most Iconic Pass in Football History – Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure (clip)

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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/

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In this episode, THE MENTORS RADIO Host Dan Hesse talks with Jimmy Roberts, a 15-time Emmy Award-winning sports reporter and writer for ESPN and ABC Sports, about how athletes break out of slumps. Jimmy Roberts has had what most people would think of as an interesting run. During a 30-year career in network television, he has spoken at the United Nations, and interviewed a convicted murderer behind the walls of Attica State Penitentiary. He has traveled with the heavyweight boxing champion to meetings with Nelson Mandela in Soweto and the Pope at the Vatican … and had dinner at the White House with the president of the United States. That said, he is primarily known as a sports reporter who has chronicled 19 Olympic Games, the Super Bowl, the World Series, the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the NBA Finals, Wimbledon, and, of course golf, where he has covered more than 70 major championships, 15 Ryder Cups, and since 2012 has been the signature voice of Augusta National’s acclaimed digital platform MASTERS.COM.

Roberts has earned numerous distinctions, including a Golf Writers Association of America award, The Metropolitan Golf Association Distinguished Service Award, and the Lincoln Werden Journalism medal.

He is also a prolific writer. For two decades Roberts has been the featured back page columnist for Met Golfer (NY) Magazine. His most recent book, the bestseller “NO ONE WINS ALONE” (Simon & Schuster,) written in 2021 with hockey legend Mark Messier, discusses motivation and performance lessons from one of professional sports greatest leaders.

In 2009, Harper Collins published his first book, Breaking the Slump, which tells the story of how some of the best golfers to ever play the game – as well as one former president and one Olympic gold medalist – dug themselves out of career-threatening dry spells. The book was critically praised in Newsweek, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Sports Illustrated.

“Jimmy Roberts has always been a wonderful storyteller, touching the hearts and challenging the minds of viewers,” said legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus.

Roberts often speaks about the book, which he understands has a universality to it: “As golfers, we’re all really the same. There are two types of us in this world; those who’ve had a slump, and those who are going to have (at least) one. And it’s a matter of degree. When Jack Nicklaus struggles, he loses the ball to the left. When I struggle, I just… lose the ball.” Roberts also came to realize in writing this book – ostensibly about golf – that it really was something that had nothing to do with the game; it was a book about how successful people handled adversity. For the last 24 years, Roberts has been a fixture on NBC, where this summer he will report from the Paris Olympic Games. 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:JIMMY ROBERTS:

• BIO:
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Roberts
  • Metropolitan Golf Writers Association Honors Jimmy Roberts with the 2023 Lincoln Werden Golf Journalism Award
• BOOKS:
  • No One Wins Alone, by Mark Messier and Jimmy Roberts
  • Breaking the Slump: How Great Players Survived Their Darkest Moments in Golf and What You Can Learn from Them, by Jimmy Roberts

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In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Gladys McGarey MD, one of the world’s great healers and wisest of elders of our time, to share her amazing life story and her six secrets to health and happiness at every age. Dr. Gladys McGarey is known as the Mother of Holistic Medicine. In this episode she shares her remarkable life story and insights from her latest book, The Well-Lived Life: A 103-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age. With a career spanning over seven decades, Dr. McGarey has been a trailblazer in integrating holistic practices into modern medicine. At 103, she continues to inspire with her boundless energy and wisdom. 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:GLADYS McGAREY, MD:

• BIO: https://www.foundationforlivingmedicine.org/meet-dr-gladys-mcgarey/
• BOOKS:
  • The Well-Lived Life: A 103-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age, by Gladys McGarey, MD
  • Living Medicine: Beyond Holistic Medicine, by Gladys McGarey, MD
  • The Physcian Within You: Discovering the Power of Inner Healing, by Gladys McGarey, MD
  • The World Needs Old Ladies, by Gladys McGarey, MD and Evelyne Horelle Dailey
  • Born to Live, by Gladys McGarey, forward by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
• WEBSITE: https://www.foundationforlivingmedicine.org

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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

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In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Annie Duke, a world champion poker player and best-selling book author. We are all too familiar with the phrase “you’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em,” but how DO we know? How can we be sure? Annie Duke is a decision-making expert, a cognitive science expert and a former professional poker player who knows a think or two about high-stakes decisions. As the best-selling author of “QUIT: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away,” Annie challenges the stigma around quitting and reveals how mastering this skill can lead to greater success and fulfillment in work in life. Her contrarian point-of-view provides a compelling argument for the virtues of quitting. 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:ANNIE DUKE:

• BIO: https://www.annieduke.com/about/
• WEBSITE: https://www.annieduke.com/
• BOOKS:
  • QUIT: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away, by Annie Duke
  • Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts, by Annie Duke
  • How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices, by Annie Duke

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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 at alleviating the suffering of vulnerable people in the United States. Donna has dedicated the majority of her life as a licensed and board-certified clinical psychologist to the ministry of personal and global healing. A writer, speaker and faith-driven leader, she is actively engaged in global peace initiatives and processes of reconciliation that have taken her across the world. Sister Donna received a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Detroit. She is also the recipient of ten (10) honorary doctorates and has been named each year for the past eight years, as one of the Top 50 nonprofit leaders in the U.S. by The NonProfit Times. Most recently, Sister Donna was honored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for her extraordinary leadership on behalf of humanity. In August 2023, she received the Outstanding Leadership Award from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. And perhaps most impressive of all, Sister Markham was the answer to a question on Jeopardy! 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:SISTER DONNA MARKHAM, OP, PhD:

• BIO: BIO: Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD
• WEBSITE:
  • Catholic Charities USA
• ARTICLES:
  • LCWR honors Sr. Donna Markham a ‘transformational leader’ who took on ‘unsolvable problems’ — Global Sisters Report
  • CCUSA president and CEO, Sister Donna Markham, to retire — Catholic Charities USA
  • Adrian Dominican Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD, Receives Outstanding Leadership Award — Dominican Life USA
• VIDEO CLIPS:
  • Award Presentation: Tribute to and Response from Donna Markham, OP (especially powerful—truly inspiring, lead-by-example leadership and first-hand stories, is Sister Donna’s response, which starts at the 19:54 marker )

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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

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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 us happier.

Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s a highly acclaimed writer, known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas—from science to literature to stories from her own life—with levity and clarity.
Gretchen has an affinity for new tools and platforms, and has cultivated a vast, passionate audience who actively engages with her and her work across many channels. With millions of copies of her New York Times bestselling books sold, more than 220 million downloads of her Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast, an enthusiastic following on her newsletters and social media, helpful and beautifully designed products, and the award-winning Happier app, Rubin engages her audience wherever they are and wherever they want to be. An experienced and sought-after speaker, she makes regular appearances across the media landscape.
As the founder of The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin has helped create an ecosystem of imaginative products and tools to help people become happier, healthier, more productive and more creative. “There’s no one-size-fits-all solution,” she explains, “so there’s no ‘right’ way or ‘best’ way. We have to choose the way that work for us.”
She’s been interviewed by Oprah, eaten dinner with Nobel Prize-winner Daniel Kahneman, walked arm-in-arm with the Dalai Lama, had her work reported on in a medical journal, been written up in the New Yorker, and been an answer on Jeopardy!
After starting her career in law, Gretchen realized she wanted to be a writer while clerking for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Raised in Kansas City, she lives in New York City with her family. Listen to the show broadcast 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:GRETCHEN RUBIN:

• BIO: BIO: Gretchen Rubin
• WEBSITE: https://gretchenrubin.com/
• BOOKS:
  • The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closet, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun, by Gretchen Rubin
  • The Four Tendencies: The Indespensable Personality Profiles that Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People’s Lives Better, Too), by Gretchen Rubin
  • Life in Five Senses: How exploring the world got me out of my head and into the world, by Gretchen Rubin
  • Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of our Everyday, by Gretchen Rubin
  • Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to make more room for happiness, by Gretchen Rubin
  • Happier at Home, by Gretchen Rubin
  • 40 Ways to Look at Winston Churchill: A brief account of a long life, by Gretchen Rubin
  • 40 Ways to Look at JFK, by Gretchen Rubin
• PODCAST: Happier, with Gretchen Rubin
• APP: Happier app
• VIDEO CLIPS:

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Ambassador John Negroponte. Few diplomats in history have served our country so well, for so long, and in so many key positions as today’s guest, Ambassador John Negroponte. Ambassador Negroponte has been U.S. Ambassador to Honduras, Mexico, the Philippines and Iraq and he has also been U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. He held a cabinet level position as America’s first Director of National Intelligence under President George W. Bush. His most recent position in government was as Deputy Secretary of State, where he served as the State Department’s Chief Operating Officer. John has received numerous awards in recognition of his more than four decades of public service, including the State Department’s Distinguished Service Medal on two separate occasions, the highest award which can be conferred by the Secretary of State, and in 2009 President Bush awarded him the National Security Medal for his outstanding contributions to U.S. national security. Since then, John has held teaching positions at Yale, the George Washington University, the University of Virginia, and Georgetown. Ambassador Negroponte shares personal stories and anecdotes of working with U.S. Presidents and cabinet officials along with America’s successes and mistakes, drawing from his rich and varied career as one of our country’s top diplomats. 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:AMBASSADOR JOHN NEGROPONTE:

• BIO:
  • https://maglobal.com/team/john-d-negroponte/
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Negroponte
• BOOK:
  • The Last American Diplomat: John D Negroponte and the Changing Face of US Diplomacy (International Library of Twentieth Century History), by George W. Liebmann

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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

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In today’s episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Brandon Steiner, a successful entrepreneur who pioneered the sports collectible industry. He’s a kid from Brooklyn who started from scratch and ended up buying Yankee Stadium (yes, you read that correctly!), ultimately creating a sports empire. Brandon started entrepreneurship young, driven by an absolute love of bagels. At age 14, he invented the “The Everything Bagel”! Today he is the CEO of CollectiblesXChange and The Steiner Agency, and is the author of three books: The Business Playbook; You Gotta Have Balls; and Living on Purpose. In this episode, you’ll hear first-hand how Brandon went from a kid in Brooklyn to creating a sports empire; with lots of AHA! moments for your own life and business along the way. Listen to The Mentors Radio show live 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:BRANDON STEINER:

• BIO: https://brandonsteiner.com/pages/about
• BOOKS:
  • The Business Playbook: Leadership Lessons from the World of Sports, by Brandon Steiner
  • You Gotta Have Balls: How a Kid from Brooklyn Started from Scratch, Bought Yankee Stadium, and Created a Sports Empire, by Brandon Steiner
  • Living on Purpose: Stories about Faith, Fortune, and Fitness That Will Lead You to an Extraordinary Life, by Brandon Steiner
• TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/brandon_steiner_find_your_dirt
• WEBSITE: https://brandonsteiner.com/

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In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Shelly Lazarus, an American Advertising Federation Hall of Fame member and Chairman Emeritus of Ogilvy. You’ll learn how this mother of three bypassed the typing pool to become the CEO of advertising giant Ogilvy for 15 years. Shelly shares her views on building brands, the importance of authenticity, what real beauty means, and how to achieve success and happiness in life and career.

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SHOW NOTES:SHELLY LAZARUS:

• BIO: Shelly Lazarus Bio
• INTERVIEWS:
  • Shattering the Advertising Glass Ceiling, with Legend Shelly Lazarus, West Virginia University Marketing Communications podcast
  • Ogilvy’s Shelly Lazarus: ‘I was never discriminated against’, AdAge podcast
  • Branding meets Innovation (with Shelly Lazarus, Chairman Emeritus, Ogilvy, Brand & New
• VIDEO INTERVIEWS:
  • Reflections on Business Leadership and Branding, with Shelly Lazarus ’70, Columbia Business School
  • Interview with Charlie Rose on the Value of Company Branding
  • Rochelle “Shelly” Lazarus Interview: On Her Rise to the Top of the Advertising World, on Makers: Women Who Make America
  • From the Experts: Shelly Lazarus, Chairman Emeritus and former CEO of Ogilvy & Mather, Sant M
• ARTICLES / WRITTEN INTERVIEWS:
  • The Former CEO of Ogilvy & Mather on Personal Branding – Harvard Business Review
  • Law of Career Attraction: Get Seduced, says Shelly Lazarus – Forbes

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In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Shelly Lazarus, an American Advertising Federation Hall of Fame member and Chairman Emeritus of Ogilvy. You’ll learn how this mother of three bypassed the typing pool to become the CEO of advertising giant Ogilvy for 15 years. Shelly shares her views on building brands, the importance of authenticity, what real beauty means, and how to achieve success and happiness in life and career.

Listen to The Mentors Radio show live 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:SHELLY LAZARUS:

• BIO: Shelly Lazarus Bio
• INTERVIEWS:
  • Shattering the Advertising Glass Ceiling, with Legend Shelly Lazarus, West Virginia University Marketing Communications podcast
  • Ogilvy’s Shelly Lazarus: ‘I was never discriminated against’, AdAge podcast
  • Branding meets Innovation (with Shelly Lazarus, Chairman Emeritus, Ogilvy, Brand & New
• VIDEO INTERVIEWS:
  • Reflections on Business Leadership and Branding, with Shelly Lazarus ’70, Columbia Business School
  • Interview with Charlie Rose on the Value of Company Branding
  • Rochelle “Shelly” Lazarus Interview: On Her Rise to the Top of the Advertising World, on Makers: Women Who Make America
  • From the Experts: Shelly Lazarus, Chairman Emeritus and former CEO of Ogilvy & Mather, Sant M
• ARTICLES / WRITTEN INTERVIEWS:
  • The Former CEO of Ogilvy & Mather on Personal Branding – Harvard Business Review
  • Law of Career Attraction: Get Seduced, says Shelly Lazarus – Forbes

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In today’s legacy episode, THE MENTORS RADIO Host Tom Loarie talks with the late Harold Burson, a master communicator, highly ethical leader, and widely acclaimed as the godfather of modern public relations! At the time if this interview, Harold was in his 90s, but you’d never know it. His mind, memory, well-anchored moral compass and mastery of communication and strategy is sharp and clear. Learn from him, a true legacy mentor!

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HAROLD BURSON:

• BIO:
  • Bio
  • Co-founder and Founding Chairman of Burson-Marsteller
• BOOKS:
  • The Business of Persuasion, by Harold Burson
• ARTICLES:
  • The Godfather of Modern PR Harold Burson on Moral Responsibilities and Controversial Clients – PR Week
  • The Undisputed Master of Public Relations Harold Burson talks about the business of persuasion

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In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Ursula Burns, Chairwoman of Teneo and founding partner of private equity company Integrum Holdings. But Ursula is best known for serving as Chairwoman and CEO of Xerox during a 36-year-career there, where she became the first black female CEO of a Fortune 500 company.

In addition, Ursula serves on several private company boards, while also providing leadership counsel to several community, educational and non-profit organizations including the Ford Foundation, the MIT Corporation, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Mayo Clinic, among others. President Obama appointed her to lead the White House national program on STEM and she served as Chair of the President’s Export Council. Since February 2022, Ursula Burns has served as Vice Chair of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Advisory Council on Supply Chain Competitiveness.

Ursula holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Columbia and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from NYU. She’s a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Royal Academy of Engineering.

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SHOW NOTES:URSULA BURNS:

• BIO:
  • Bio: Ursula Burns
  • DEIC Power 100
• BOOKS:
  • Where You Are Is Not Who You Are: A Memoir, by Ursula Burns
• ARTICLES / NEWS:
  • Pioneering CEO Ursula Burns Wants to Make Stories Like Hers Less Rare– WSJ
  • Ursula M. Burns – The New York Times
  • In Her New Memoir, Ursula M. Burns Recounts Blazing a Trail to the Top of Xerox – The New York Times
  • “I’m Here Because I’m As Good As You” – The Harvard Review
  • Former Xerox CEO Ursula Burns on becoming the 1st black female Fortune 500 chief exec– YouTube
  • Expect to see a sizable uptick in M&A in 2024, says Teneo’s Ursula Burns – CNBC

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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

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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 TV and PBS, and the author of How to Lead. They discuss what Rubenstein has learned about leadership from interviewing the world’s greatest leaders.

David Rubenstein is Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest and most successful private investment firms. In addition to hosting The David Rubenstein show and other programs on Bloomberg and PBS, David chairs the boards of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Council on Foreign Relations, the National Gallery of Art, the Economic Club of Washington, and the University of Chicago. David is also a Trustee of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, the Institute for Advanced Study, the National Constitution Center, the Brookings Institution, and the World Economic Forum. He’s a Director of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Rubenstein’s memberships and awards are too lengthy to list. He is especially known for his philanthropy. He’s an original signer of The Giving Pledge, and a leader in the area of Patriotic Philanthropy, having made transformative gifts for the restoration or repair of many of America’s most important monuments, and he’s provided long-term loans to the U.S. government of his rare copies of the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Emancipation Proclamation, the 13th Amendment, the first map of the U.S., and the first book printed in the U.S. David recently bought the Baltimore Orioles. He is the author of four books and in this episode Dan and David discuss one of these books, namely, How to Lead.

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SHOW NOTES:David Rubenstein:

• BIO: Bio: David M. Rubenstein
• BOOKS:
  • How to Lead: Wisdom from the World’s Greatest CEO’s, Founders and Game Changers, by David Rubenstein
  • The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream, by David Rubenstein
  • The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians, by David Rubenstein
  • How to Invest: Masters on the Craft, by David Rubenstein

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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

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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

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In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with world renown psychologist, Dr. George Simon, who has spent decades understanding and dealing with character-impaired personalities. His best-selling book In Sheep’s Clothing just celebrated its 28th year in print. In this interview, Dr. Simon shares his insights on those people who can suck you dry and sap the joy of life out of you. These people subtly prey on your weaknesses and use clever tactics to gain an advantage over you. These people are underhanded, backstabbing, deceptive and conniving. They may work with you, associate with you, or even live with you. They fight hard for what they want, but they want to conceal their aggressive intentions. They can destroy your life and your career. Find out how to defeat manipulators and regain your sanity.

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SHOW NOTES:GEORGE K. SIMON, PhD.

• BIO: https://www.drgeorgesimon.com/about/
• WEBSITE: https://www.drgeorgesimon.com
• BOOKS:
  • In Sheep’s Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People, by Dr. George K. Simon
  • Character Disturbance: the phenomenon of our age, by George K. Simon
  • The Judas Syndrome: Why Good People Do Awful Things, by George K. Simon
  • Essentials for the Journey: Embracing and Living the 10 Commandments of Character – Proven Principles for a Psychologically Healthy and Spiritually Rich Life, by Dr. George K. Simon
  • How Did We End Up Here?: Surviving and Thriving in a Character Disordered World, by George Simon and Kathryn Armistead
  • The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals that Protect Us from Violence, by Gavin De Becker (mentioned in show episode)
• ARTICLES:
  • Malignant Narcissists Always Pose High Risk, by Dr. George Simon
  • The Narcissistic Rage and many other excellent articles, by George Simon

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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.

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In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Dr. Jim Loehr, the founder of Johnson and Johnson’s HUMAN PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE and best-selling author. They discuss the rarest of human qualities, courage, its costs, and what life will give you in return for a little courage. The insights shared in this episode deliver some of the most powerful, life-changing challenges for any human being, regardless of their work, profession, life or athletic prowess. Dr. Loehr has coached some of the most elite professionals in sports, athletics, business, military and nonprofits. These are professionals who are so well-trained and high-level that what will give them “an edge” and what will give them a sense of happiness or fulfillment has nothing to do with skill or technique. Instead, this is how to retrain your thinking to become your truest self, resulting in “a seismic shift,” as Jim describes it, in people’s lives—from frustration or unhappiness to vibrant happiness and feeling of fulfillment. Loehr’s Institute of Performance, his books and success are world-renown.

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SHOW NOTES:JIM LOEHR:

• BIO:
  • World-renowned performance psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, co-founder, Coach | Leading with Character, always
  • Bio-1: https://www.jnj.com/jjhws/jim-loehr
  • Bio-2: Bio: Jim Loehr
• WEBSITE:
  • HUMAN PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE
• BOOKS:
  • The Power of Story: Change Your Story, Change Your Destiny in Business and in Life, by Jim Loehr
  • Leading with Character: 10 Minutes a Day to a Brilliant Legacy by Jim Loehr
  • The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal, by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
  • The New Toughness Training for Sports: Mental Emotional Physical Conditioning from One of the World’s Premier Sports Psychologists, by Jim Loehr and Chris Evert
  • The Only Way to Win: How Building Character Drives Higher Achievement and Greater Fulfillment in Business and Life, by Jim Loehr
  • On Form : Achieving High Energy Performance Without Sacrificing Health and Happiness and Life Balance, by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
  • Stress for Success: Jim Loehr’s Program for Transforming Stress into Energy at Work, by Jim Loehr
  • Mentally Tough: The Principles of Winning at Sports Applied to Winning in Business, by Jim Loehr and Peter McLaughlin
  • The Corporate Athlete Advantage: The Science of Deepening Engagement, by Jim Loehr and Jack Groppel
  • Breathe In, Breathe Out : Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress by Guiding and Controlling Your Breathing, by Jim Loehr, Jerome Agel, and Jeffrey A. Migdow
• Jim Loehr is a 2022 USTPA (U.S. Tennis Professional Association) Hall of Fame Inductee :
  • USPTA Hall of Fame Inductee Tribute Video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/SmljoF62rbk?si=yait9FLVuKb2wXkY

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In today's episode, THE MENTORS RADIO Host Dan Hesse talks with John Stanton, one of the creators of the wireless industry, the founder of multiple companies including T-Mobile USA, and now Chairman and CEO of the Seattle Mariners and Chairman of Trilogy Partnerships. He also serves on the Boards of Directors of Costco and Microsoft, which today is the world's most valuable company. Learn the evolution of the wireless industry and why fans are driving changes to the most traditional of games—America's national pastime—baseball. John is truly a wireless pioneer, co-founding three of the top 10 wireless operators in the U.S. during the last 40 years. John helped found McCaw Cellular where he was Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chairman, which became the largest wireless operator in the U.S. and which was sold to AT&T to become AT&T Wireless. He then founded Western Wireless, where he served as Chairman and CEO until it was acquired by Alitel, and he founded Voicestream, where he served as Chairman and CEO, selling it to Deutsche Telecom in 2001 for $50.7 billion. Deutsche Telecom renamed the company T-Mobile USA and it remains headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. John also served as Chairman of Clearwire until it was sold to Sprint in 2013. John is a member of the Wireless Hall of Fame.Listen to this episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share with friends and colleagues!SHOW NOTES:JOHN STANTON:BIO: BIO: John W. StantonBOOK:Wireless Nation: The Frenzied Launch of the Cellular Revolution, by James B. Murray, Jr.ARTICLES:New Mariners CEO John Stanton is baseball-loving billionaire with World Series goal, The Seattle TimesIn His Own Words: John Stanton

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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.Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!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 CaseThe Third Wave: An Entrepreneur's Vision of the Future, by Steve CaseTELEVISION 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)

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This week on The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Greg Harden, M.S.W., an extraordinary life coach and mentor whose coaching and mentoring has changed more lives than even he imagined possible. Harden is the lifelong mentor to seven-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady; to Michael Phelps, the most celebrated and decorated Olympiad of all time with 28 medals; to Desmond Howard, Heisman Trophy winner; to Samantha Arsenault, the Gold medalist swimmer who overcame low sense of self-worth, injury and a tumor; to Warde Manuel whose football career-ending neck injury changed his life but not his life’s purpose—and to mentor many others as an athletic director at the University of Michigan. Here's a peak at Hardon's "secret sauce" in mentoring others: Hardon sees difficulty and obstacles as advantages. The more obstacles in your path, the higher odds you’ll succeed because others will back down. In this fast-paced, in-depth interview, Greg Harden will coach and mentor YOU to embrace a mindset to live your best life and achieve your passion and goals, with a sense of purpose, genuine fulfillment, peace and happiness. He also talks about the principles in his book, Stay Sane in an Insane World, filled with first-hand examples, experiences, his own challenges, principles of living a rich and rewarding life, and more.Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!SHOW NOTES:GREG HARDEN:BIO:  https://gregharden.com/bio/https://ssw.umich.edu/faculty/profiles/ce/ghardenBOOKS:Stay Sane in an Insane World: How to Control the Controllables and Thrive, by Greg HardenWEBSITE:  GregHarden.com

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In today's episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with one of the greatest baseball players of all-time, Hall of Famer George Brett, the only major league player in history to win batting titles in three decades, and the only player ever with 3000 hits, 300 home runs, 600 doubles, 100 triples and 200 stolen bases. In addition to a  career batting average of over .300, he retired as the American League’s all-time leader in being walked intentionally. During George’s 21-year career with Kansas City, the Royals had 15 winning seasons with seven post-season and two World Series appearances, winning the World Series in 1985. A gold glove third baseman, his #5 was retired by the Royals, and George was inducted into the Hall of Fame with the 8th highest vote tally of all-time.Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!SHOW NOTES:GEORGE BRETT:BIO: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_BrettGeorge Brett BIO - with statsBOOK:George Brett: A Royal Hero — The Kansas City Star, essay by Joe Posnanski, Sports Publishing, IncDOCUMENTARY:BRETT, MLB Network documentary on George Brett (December 2023)'I had tears, man': Brett's career on full display in MLB Network documentary — by Robert Falkoff, MLB.com (includes video clips of Brett's TERRIFIC talk at Hall of Fame induction, Brett walking off with final HR and the Pine Tar incident)

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In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Ed Kopetsky, retired CIO for Stanford Health, to discuss the critical issue of addiction, a major career and family derailer today. Ed, who lost his son to an opioid overdose, shares 17 years of frontline experience, sharing invaluable insights on addressing addiction within families and communities. There is no one I know who is better to provide guidance on dealing with addiction within a family. He has been on the front lines of the addiction battle for 17 years. He lost his 31 year old son, Tim, to an overdose in 2017. Before he retired, he served as the Chief Information Officer at Stanford Health’s Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Stanford's Children's Health. He has served as the Board Chair for the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and he is the founder and serves today as the Co-Chair of the CHIME Opiod Task Force. He was awarded the John Gall “CIO of the Year Award” awarded by CHIME and HIMSS. CHIME CEO Russell Branzell has called Ed “one of the most courageous people I know.” Kopetsky is now focused on mentoring families whose lives have been turned upside down with drug addiction.Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!SHOW NOTES:ED KOPETSKY:BIO: https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/about/news/releases/2019/ed-kopetsky-cio-of-the-year-awardARTICLES and INTERVIEWS:LEAD BY EXAMPLE: Why and How Two Prominent Healthcare Leaders Chose to Fight the Drug Addiction Crisis Head-on — The Mentors RadioCIO of the Year Ed Kopetsky: "It's about Expectation Management and Trust" — HealthsystemCIO

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In today's episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Patrick Lencioni, the world’s foremost thought leader on organizational health. His 13 best-selling books have sold more than 10 million copies and are translated into more than 30 languages. These books are short, immediately engaging and powerful, focusing on how to reduce organizational politics, silos, confusion and dysfunction while increasing organizational clarity, alignment and productivity. Pat's current focus is on why some leaders have an unconscious unwillingness to do the difficult tasks and confront the challenging situations required to bring about a healthier and more productive organization. During this lively episode, Pat talks about his career, his observations and team-, individual- and business-changing solutions, and about his new, simple and EASY “Working Genius” assessment tool that enables anyone to increase their contribution to work and life by overcoming their unconscious unwillingness to do difficult tasks and confront challenging situations. It's a game-changer! Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!SHOW NOTES:PATRICK LENCIONI:BIO: https://www.tablegroup.com/pat/#patBOOKS:The 6 Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your Team — by Patrick LencioniThe Motive: Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities — by Patrick LencioniThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team — by Patrick LencioniWEBSITES: https://www.tablegroup.com/https://www.workinggenius.com/ASSESSMENT TEST:

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Dan Hesse talks with Andy Reid, Head Coach of the Kansas City Chiefs who brought the Chiefs to win two Super Bowls (so far) and who trails only Bill Belichick in career victories among active NFL coaches. Reid is considered an Offensive mastermind. His Chiefs have won seven consecutive AFC West titles and hosted five consecutive AFC championship games. But the enduring take-away is not the victories alone, it's what goes on behind-the-scenes to prepare for and achieve those victories. Of course it's about continuously learning, observing, honing in on player expertise and strategies... But that's not enough. For Reid, it's about knowing people, how a player is best motivated, how to build a genuine sense of team, and most importantly, it's about mentoring. For him, success in life comes from teaching others. He lives what he believes; 11 NFL head coaches were mentored by Andy Reid, as branches on his famous "coaching tree." You'll learn all this and more to help YOU take YOUR dream to the next level.Listen to the show live 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. Subscribe to this podcast here.SHOW NOTES:ANDY REID:BIO: https://www.chiefs.com/team/coaches-roster/andy-reidMORE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Reid

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Listen as The Mentors Radio Host Dan Hesse talks with Joe Montana, one of the greatest football players in history, a four-time Super Bowl champion. In this episode, Montana teaches us how to get the most out of those around us and how to perform under pressure. We’ll also learn how he has parlayed his team leadership skills into a very successful career as an angel investor and "Unicorn" picker. Without a doubt, Joe Montana personifies excellence and personal integrity, both on and off the field. He is one of the toughest quarterbacks ever to play the game and his trademark was unflappable poise in the clutch, earning the nickname "Joe Cool." Yet the word most closely associated with Joe is not winner — it's leader.  After leading Notre Dame to the college football national championship, Joe led the San Francisco 49ers to four Super Bowls titles with Joe earning MVP honors three times. He finished his legendary NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs and he’s a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His post-football life has been just as successful, as a public speaker, advertising pitchman, husband, father, grandfather, and “angel” investor.Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!SHOW NOTES:JOE MONTANA:BIO: https://thementorsradio.com/bio-joe-montana/BOOKS:The Winning Spirit: 16 Timeless Principles That Drive Performance Excellence, Joe Montana and Tom Mitchell, PH.D.Audibles: My Life in Football, Joe Montana and Bob RaissmanARTICLES:Joe Montana Finding As Much Success Away From NFL As He Did Playing - ForbesDOCUMENTARY:Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure (Peacock)VIDEO CLIPS:Joe Montana Top 50 Most Magical Plays! - youtubeTop 10 Joe Montana Games of all Time - NFL Films - youtubeThe Most Iconic Pass in Football History - Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure (clip)

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Al Pisano, Dean of the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego), Jacobs School of Engineering, about technology, trends in technology, trends in STEM education and where the demand for engineers will be the greatest over the next decade. Dr. Pisano, a highly accomplished mechanical engineer, has been in the UC system for more than 41 years, the last 11 years as Dean of the Jacobs School of Engineering. Under Dr. Pisano’s leadership the school exploded in growth from 5,800 students to 9,000, making it one of the largest public engineering school in the nation—the largest public engineering school in California—and ranked as one of the best engineering programs in the country.  He raised nearly $400 million for the school and expanded its research from computer chips to earthquake-proof buildings, to flying taxis. Pisano is listed as a co-inventor on more than 20 patents, has authored or co-authored more than 190 archival publications and founded and co-founded 10 start-ups in Medtech and Tech. A co-founder of 10 companies, Pisano is dedicated to translating engineering breakthroughs for the benefit of society. In 2000, for example, he co-founded Mercator MedSystems with UC Berkeley doctoral student Kirk Seward in order to commercialize their MEMS-enabled breakthrough in medical device design and manufacturing. Today, the company’s medical devices are used around the world to deliver drugs, stem cells and other therapies to tissues at precise locations deep with the body. What's next? In this episode Dr. Pisano talks about the future of engineering, key trends in technology and cutting edge technology. For those considering a career in engineering, the future looks bright, plentiful and fascinating! For the rest of us, there's plenty to glean from this lively, innovative conversation.Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. We are GRATEFUL for YOUR review(s) on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!! THANK YOU!! Please share with friends and colleague— Let the world know!SHOW NOTES:AL PISANO, PhD:BIO: https://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/news/release/1387https://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/about/leadership/dean/albert-pisanoMENTIONED IN EPISODE:"Stream Your Learning" at UC San Diego's Jacobs School of EngineeringWEBSITE:https://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/

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In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse talks with Manfred Krankl, the successful builder of multiple businesses including the restaurant Campanile and the bakery La Brea, but he is best known as a winemaking icon. Manfred is the founder, owner and winemaker at Sine Qua Non, which has redefined the term “cult wine” and earned 25 perfect 100 point scores from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, more than any winery in the world during this time period according to my research. Krankl is an innovator with unusual wine bottle shapes plus his own art that changes each year. According to Chat GPT, Sine Qua Non wines have appreciated more in value in the last decade than any wine in the world, including the famous French Burgundy Domaine de la Romanee-Conti. His new winery Next of Kyn is yet another remarkable success.Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. We are GRATEFUL for YOUR review(s) on Apple Podcasts and Spotify … Feel free to Share with friends and colleagues — Let your world know!SHOW NOTES:MANFRED FRANKL:BIO: https://www.vinum.eu/de/wein/winzer/2020/manfred-krankl/BOOK: The Art of SQN, by Manfred FranklWEBSITE:Sine Qua NonARTICLES:The Frankl Cult - ForbesSine Qua Non, Next of Kyn and the Third Twin - The Wine IndependentHedonism Meets... Manfred Krankl - Hedonism Wines The 12 Wines from "The Drops of God" - The Drink BusinessSine Qua Non Collection - Cult Wine

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with J.W. “Terry” Freiberg III, a social psychologist who became a prominent lawyer. Frieberg went on to write a short series of inspiring and popular books addressing what he calls The Four Seasons of Loneliness. It earned him the 2017 Independent Publishers Gold Prize for best book of the year in psychology/mental heath. You'll learn as Freiberg talks about his observations and work, his career segue from psychologist to lawyer, the changing loneliness statistics over the past 20 years (alarming!), and the simple and very realistic solution to discovering and maintaining terrific mental health and also to avoiding loneliness (not to be confused with purposeful solitude).Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. We are GRATEFUL for YOUR review(s) on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ... Please enjoy and share with friends and colleagues!SHOW NOTES:J.W. "TERRY" FREIBERG III::BIO: http://www.jwfreiberg.com/aboutWEBSITE: http://www.jwfreiberg.com/BOOKS:Four Seasons of Loneliness: A Lawyer’s Case Stories – by J. W. FreibergGrowing Up Lonely: Disconnection and Misconnection in the Lives of Our Children – by J. W. FreibergSurrounded by Others and Yet So Alone: A Lawyer’s Case Stories of Love, Loneliness, and Litigation – by J. W. Freiberg

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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.Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!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 McChrystalTeam of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World, by Stanley McChrystalLeaders: Myth and Reality, by Stanley McChrystalRisk: A User's Guide, by Stanley McChrystalWEBSITE: www.mcchrystalgroup.com/

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In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Navy fighter pilot and test pilot, Tom Burbage about Burbage's remarkable rise to Executive Vice President and General Manager at Lockheed Martin, and then going on to lead the world’s most complex and ambitious aerospace endeavor ever; the development of the F-35, Lightning II. Burbage was also the long-term leader of both the F-22 Raptor development program. In the episode, Burbage shares his insights and tips on leading and managing "the RUBIKS Cube of all weapons development program," the F-35. It is a fascinating and inspiring saga indeed! From the inception of the F-35 Lightning II as a near-impossible dream, its long and troubled gestation, the building of an international partnership and its current standing as the West's frontline fighter world wide, this is a hang-on-to-your-seats, master mentoring conversation, crammed with take-away tips and insights no matter what your business, work, passion or life ambitions. You'll also learn from Tom Burbage, a man who has served his country nobly for his entire life, how service can transform each of us and the society in which we live. Exceptional episode!Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!SHOW NOTES:TOM BURBAGE:BIO: https://www.usna.edu/LeadershipConference/Archive/2012/Panelist-Burbage.phpBOOK:F-35: The Inside Story of the Lightning II, by Tom Burbage, et.al.Book teaser: The inside story of the most expensive and controversial military program in history, as told by those who lived it.The F-35 has changed allied combat warfare. But by the time it’s completed, it will cost more than the Manhattan Project and the B-2 Stealth Bomber. It has been subject to the most aggressive cyberattacks in history from China, Russia, North Korea, and others. Its stealth technology required nearly 9 million lines of code; NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover required 2.5 million. And it was this close to failure.F-35 is the only inside look at the most advanced aircraft in the world and the historic project that built it, as told by those who were intimately involved in its design, testing, and production. Based on the authors' personal experience and over 100+ interviews, F-35 pulls back the curtain on one of the most heavily criticized government programs in history from start to finish: the dramatic flights that won Lockheed Martin the contract over Boeing; the debates and decisions over capabilities; feats of software, hardware, and aeronautical engineering that made it possible; how the project survived the Nunn-McCurdy breach; the conflicts among all three branches of the U.S. military, between the eight other allied nation partners, and against spy elements from enemies.For readers of Skunk Works by Ben Rich and The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes, F-35 will pique the interest of airplane enthusiasts, defense industry insiders, military history aficionados, political junkies, and general nonfiction readers.

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In today's episode of The Mentors Radio, host Dan Hesse talks with Tom Wheeler. Currently a Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution and a Senior Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, Tom Wheeler is a businessman, an author of many books and former Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) from 2013 to 2017. As an entreprenuer Wheeler started and helped start multiple companies offering offering innovative cable, wireless and video communications services. He is the only person to be selected to both the Cable Television Hall of Fame and the Wireless Hall of Fame. Prior to being appointed to the FCC, Wheeler was president and CEO of the National Cable Television Association (NCTA) and following NCTA, he was the CEO of several high-tech companies. For 12 years, Tom Wheeler served as president and CEO of the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA). Presidents Clinton and Bush each appointed him a Trustee of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He is the former Chairman and President of the National Archives Foundation, and a former board member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Today, "we're living in a world where my private information has become a corporate asset basically without my permission," notes Wheeler, "and that decision was made by the platform executives without informing me..."Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!SHOW NOTES:TOM WHEELER:BIO: https://www.brookings.edu/people/tom-wheeler/BOOKS:Techlash: Who Makes the Rules in the Digital Gilded Age?, by Tom WheelerFrom Gutenberg to Google: The History of Our Future, by Tom WheelerTake Command: Leadership Lessons from the Civil War: Winning Strategies for Today's Managers, by Tom WheelerARTICLES:Here's a New Plan to Rein In the Gilded Tech Bros - WIRED Who makes the Rules in the Digital Gilded Age?, article by Tom Wheeler

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Dan Hesse talks with Tom Watson, a true legend of the game of golf. Watson won eight major championships including five British Opens, two wins at The Masters, and arguably the most dramatic U.S. Open victory in history. He also has 39 PGA Tour wins, 14 additional wins worldwide and 14 wins on The Champions Tour, six of them majors. A six-time PGA Tour Player-of-the-Year, Tom Watson was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1988. In this episode, Hesse and Watson discuss the role and critical importance of mentors in his life and career, and how he's now paying it forward for future generations. The life lessons in this powerful interview are applicable in so many other areas of our life and definitely applicable to anyone's career path. Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!SHOW NOTES:TOM WATSON:BIO: https://tomwatson.com/about-tom/ (includes short, terrific video at end)DVDs/Streaming Videos: https://tomwatson.com/proshop/WEBSITE: TomWatson.comTOM WATSON'S TWO SPECIAL PASSIONS:WatsonLinks.com (Tom Watson's tremendous giving back and inspiration to future golfing generations from all walks of life)BruceEdwardsFoundation.org (Bruce Edwards was Tom Watson's long-time caddy and friend who contracted ALS in his 40's—Lou Gehrig's Disease, yet who continued to caddy for Tom until a few months before his death. More than an amazing friendship, their shared love and respect for the game of golf profoundly elevated respect for caddies and for the game itself. This inspiring, short article captures the impact: Bruce Edwards: Remembering the Best Caddy, by Tom Edrington)

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In today's episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Matthew Kelly, one of the greatest thought leaders of our time, an international speaker and a prolific author of more than 45 books—with more than 50 million copies sold, appearing on New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-seller lists. In this rare interview with Matthew, Tom explores Kelly's remarkable journey from Sydney, Australia, to becoming a global inspiration. In his early-twenties Kelly developed "the-best-version-of-yourself" concept and has been sharing it in every arena of life for more than 25 years. Don't miss this chance for hard-earned insights and wisdom as Tom and Matthew dive into topics such as 'Life is Messy,' 'Resisting Happiness,' 'Courage,' 'Facing Fears' and more.' His love of baseball, and why, life lessons and so much more...Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!SHOW NOTES:MATTHEW KELLY:BIO: https://www.matthewkelly.com/aboutWEBSITES:MatthewKelly.comFloyd ConsultingDynamic CatholicBOOKS (partial list):Life is Messy, by Matthew KellyResisting Happiness: A True Story on How We Sabatoge Ourselves, by Matthew KellyThe Book of Courage, by Matthew KellyThe Dream Manager, by Matthew KellyThe Rocking Chair Prophet, by Matthew Kelly (Kelly's first novel)

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In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse talks with Tim Brown, one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. He is the only receiver in history to win the Heisman Trophy AND be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Tim grew up in Dallas and received a scholarship to play football at Notre Dame.  After winning the Heisman, he was the sixth overall pick in the NFL draft, taken by the LA Raiders, where “Mr Raider” as he was called, played almost his entire 17-year NFL career. He made the Pro Bowl nine times. When he retired Tim trailed only Jerry Rice in career receiving yards. In the long history of America’s most popular sport, only 10 players have won the Heisman and later been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Eight are still living. He is the author of The Making of a Man. Off the field, Tim has been involved in various charities, including his work with the Tim Brown Foundation. Tune-in to learn as Tim describes his life’s journey, the impact his parents had on his values and priorities, and how one mentor changed the course of his life.  Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!SHOW NOTES:TIM BROWN:BIO: Hall of Fame: https://www.profootballhof.com/players/tim-brown/Wikipedia (well-done): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Brown_(American_football)BOOK: The Making of a Man: How Men and Boys Honor God and Live With Integrity, by Tim Brown, with James LundARTICLES:Tim Brown: Football Legend, Christian - Q&A style interview, The StreamTim Brown: Where is Hall of Fame ‘Mr. Raider’ now? - Best Version Media SportsA FEW GREAT VIDEO CLIPS — WOW!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaTtAMfe8JY — 2 min., Tim shares what Coach Lou Holtz said to him early on at Notre Dame that impacted his career and lifehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kMsNxvFKx4 — 5 min, w sports commentary (culled from 17-year Raiders career)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBF1WbXiYAA — 4 min, music

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In this episode of The Mentors Radio Show, Host Tom Loarie talks with distinguished psychoanalyst Dr. James Hollis to discuss why a person might achieve what he or she wants in this life and still feel miserable? Hollis is the author of 19 books including Living Between Worlds, What Matters Most, and his top-selling Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life. He is well known for translating the profound teachings of Carl Jung into practical wisdom for our everyday lives. He has a gift for challenging us each to think more deeply and purposefully about our own lives, our own purpose and how we fit into this journey of life. He really understands people at a profound level, how we can become unconsciously "stuck" in ways we feel but don't know what to do about it. You don't want to miss this invaluable learning and mentoring opportunity...it literally can be a catalyst to change you and your life for the good, in ways you didn't recognize on the surface. It can literally change your life, your trajectory, your happiness!Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!SHOW NOTES:JAMES HOLLIS, PH.D.BIO: https://jameshollis.net/hollisBioIndex.htm and https://www.intheeveningoflife.org/thought-leaders/james-hollis/WEBSITE: https://jameshollis.net/BOOKS (partial list):Living Between Worlds: Finding Personal Resilience in Changing Times, by James Hollis, PhDFinding Meaning in the Second Half of Life: How to finally, really grow up, by James Hollis, PhDA Life of Meaning: Relocating Your Center of Spiritual Gravity, by James Hollis, PhDWhat Matters Most, Living a More Considered Life, by James Hollis, PhDMany more!VIDEO CLIPSEncountering the Shadow, short video presentation by James Hollis PhD (4 minutes)The Personal Myth in Turbulent Times - James Hollis, PhD. EXCELLENT! The longer you listen, the more absolutely excellent it is. Very enlightening. - The Mentors Radio

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In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Anne Chow, the former CEO of AT&T Business, a $35B global operating unit comprised of 35,000 people. Anne became known for her unique style of leadership which prioritizes people, relationships, trust, and culture as the foundation for growth and success. Her leadership experiences span product management, marketing sales, strategy, customer service, operations, network engineering and more. Anne was named to Fortune’s Most Powerful Women in Business twice, Forbes inaugural CEO Next List of Leaders and is a best-selling co-author of The Leader’s Guide to Unconscious Bias. Everyone harbors unconscious biases which reduce team effectiveness, that's why leaders—at ALL levels, from entrepreneur, to small business owner, to manager and middle managers, to CEOs, even to nonprofits, volunteer leaders, parents and individuals—must reflect and discover their own biases in order to help their team members discover and mitigate theirs. In this episode Dan and Anne discuss how bias stands in the way of team performance and how to overcome it.Anne currently sits on the board of 3M and is the Lead Director at Franklin Covey as well as being a Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor of Executive Education at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. She was named to Fortune’s Most Powerful Women in Business twice, Forbes inaugural CEO Next List of Leaders and is a best-selling co-author of The Leader’s Guide to Unconscious Bias. Anne is the first woman of color CEO in AT&T's 140 year history. She holds bachelors and masters degrees in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from Cornell University, and she is a graduate of the Pre-College Division of the Juilliard School of Music. Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!SHOW NOTESANNE CHOW:BIO & JOURNEY: www.theannechow.com/journeyBIO: www.franklincovey.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/speakers-bureau_anne-chow_anne-chow-bio.pdfBOOK: The Leader's Guide to Unconscious Bias: How to Reframe Bias, Cultivate Connection, and Create High-Performing Teams, by Pamela Fuller, Mark Murphy and Anne Chow“To be human is to have bias. If you were to say, “I don’t have bias”, you’d be saying your brain isn’t functioning properly!” —Anne ChowThis best selling book outlines a four-part framework to help leaders from all walks of life by building skills to lead more inclusively and create a culture where everyone can contribute. A 2020 Porchlight Business Book award winner and 2020 Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) award winner, the book is also featured on www.bookclub.com, a creative learning platform for individuals and teams that helps readers “engage with content in meaningful ways.”WEBSITE: www.theannechow.com/

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This week on The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Greg Harden, M.S.W., a life coach and mentor whose coaching and mentoring has changed more lives than even he imagined possible. Harden is the lifelong mentor to seven-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady; to the most celebrated and decorated Olympiad of all time with 28 medals Michael Phelps; to Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard, to Warde Manuel whose football career-ending neck injury changed his life but not his life's purpose—to mentor others as an athletic director at Michigan; to Gold medalist swimmer Samantha Arsenault who overcame low sense of self-worth, injury and a tumor. But Hardon sees difficulty and obstacles as advantages. The more obstacles in your path, the higher odds you'll succeed because others will back down. In this fast-paced, in-depth interview, Greg Harden will coach and mentor YOU to embrace a mindset to live your best life and achieve your passion and goals, with a sense of purpose, genuine fulfillment, peace and happiness. He also talks about the principles in his book, Stay Sane in an Insane World, filled with first-hand examples, experiences, his own challenges, principles of living a rich and rewarding life, and more.Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!SHOW NOTES:GREG HARDEN:BIO: https://gregharden.com/bio/BOOKS:Stay Sane in an Insane World: How to Control the Controllables and Thrive, by Greg HardenWEBSITE: GregHarden.com

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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."Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!SHOW NOTES:MARK TATUM:BIO: https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/mark-tatumARTICLES:Mark Tatum’s life a series of twists and turns, Amsterdam NewsDuring his ascent in the NBA, deputy commissioner Mark Tatum was inspired to ‘dream big’, Andscape feature storyNBA Inaugural announcements:Inaugural In-Season Tournament, AnnouncmmentInaugural In-Season Tournament, ScheduleNBA Con Fan Event, Las Vegas

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In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with visionary entrepreneur Loren Shook, a pioneer in the field of memory care, founder, president, chairman and CEO of Silverado, former president and COO of Community Psychiatric Centers, an international NYSE company. Driven by a life-long commitment to changing lives for the good, especially in the field of improving quality of life for people with Alzheimer's disease and other memory issues, Loren is a true visionary – helping to transform an industry while creating thousands of healthcare jobs. He is the recipient of awards that include the University of California Irvine’s Institute for Memory Impairment and Neurological Disorders’ (UCI MIND) 2015 Community Leadership Honoree Award, Southern California 55+ Housing Council’s Person of the Year Award, Boomer Business Summit's Innovation in Leadership and Service Award, Mission Hospital Foundation’s Vision Award, Ernest & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year award in health care and others. He co-authored New Possibilities in Memory Care: The Silverado Story and The Silverado Story: A Memory Care Culture Where Love is Greater than Fear.Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!SHOW NOTES:LOREN SHOOK:BIO: https://www.silverado.com/about-us/our-leadership/loren-shook/COMPANY WEBSITES: Silverado Silverado HospiceBOOKS:New Possibilites in Memory Care: The Silverado Story, by Loren Shook and Steve WinnerThe Silverado Story: A Memory-Care Culture Where Love is Greater than Fear, by Loren Shook and Steve WinnerARTICLES:Changemakers: Loren Shook, Founder and CEO, Silverado, Changemakers 2023, Senior Housing News

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In today's episode, The Mentors Radio Host Dan Hesse talks with Robert (Bob) McDonald, former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, remarkable former Chairman, President and CEO of The Proctor & Gamble Company for 33 years, and a U.S. Army Veteran who served with distinction in the 82nd Airborne Division.

Few have been trained in leadership at an elite military academy such as West Point and then applied and evolved their leadership skills throughout their careers across the “grand slam” of organization structures: Military, government, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and the private sector as has today’s guest mentor, Robert A. (Bob) McDonald. Bob was nominated by President Obama to serve as the eighth Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) where he led the VA and its roughly 400,000 employees on an ambitious transformational journey to become a world-class service provider and the No. 1 customer-service agency in the Federal government to give Veterans consistent, high-quality experiences. Before joining the VA, Bob was Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of one of the world’s largest companies, Procter & Gamble (P&G). During his tenure, P&G was widely recognized for its leader development prowess, with Chief Executive Magazine naming P&G the best company for developing leader talent. Bob graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1975 and he earned his MBA from the University of Utah in 1978. An Army Veteran, Bob served with the 82nd Airborne Division. He completed Jungle, Arctic, and Desert Warfare Training, and he earned the Ranger tab, Expert Infantryman Badge, and Senior Parachutist Wings. He received the Meritorious Service Medal upon leaving military service, and Bob currently serves as Chairman of the Board of the West Point Association of Graduates.

SHOW NOTES:

ROBERT A. (BOB) McDONALD:

BIO & WEBSITE: https://www.robertmcdonald.com/meet-bob/

ARTICLES:

Still Leading, Harvard Business School

Case Study: Improving Access at VA, Harvard Business School

Improving Access at VA (Update), Harvard Business School

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In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with the Mentor's Mentor, Scott Jeffrey Miller. Together they delve into the secrets of effective leadership and mentorship to provide you with powerful tools and a roadmap for how to become a leader who makes a significant difference for the good in the lives of others. That said, Miller is "real," down-to-earth and easy to relate to and understand. As Scott's website puts it "Scott is a mess. But unlike most, he owns it! He fundamentally believes we learn more from our messes than from our successes. He uses his messes to not just teach himself, but also to inspire leaders from a variety of backgrounds all around the world." Scott, a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, has penned six influential books, including his latest, THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO Great MENTORSHIP: 13 Roles to Making a True Impact. He is also the voice behind the world's largest weekly leadership podcast, "On Leadership with Scott Miller," reaching thousands of aspiring leaders each week.

Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues!

SHOW NOTES:

Scott Jeffrey Miller:

BIO: https://www.scottjeffreymiller.com/about-scott/

WEBSITE: https://www.scottjeffreymiller.com/

PODCAST: https://www.scottjeffreymiller.com/on-leadership/

BOOKS:

The Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorship: 13 Roles to Making a True Impact, by Scott Jeffrey Miller

Career on Course: 10 Strategies to Take Your Career from Accidental to Intentional, by Scott Jeffrey Miller

Master Mentors, Vol. 2: 30 Transformative Insights from Our Greatst Minds, by Scott Jeffrey Miller

Master Mentors: 30 Transformative Insights from our Greatest Minds:, by Scott Jeffrey Miller

Marketing Mess to Brand Success: 30 Challenges to Transform Your Organization's Brand (and Your Own), by Scott Jeffrey Miller

Management Mess to Leadership Success: 30 Challenges to Become the Leader You Would Follow, by Scott Jeffrey Miller

Everyone Deserves a Great Manager: The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team, by Scott Jeffrey Miller

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In this episode, host Tom Loarie talks with guest mentor Ulrich Schmid-Maybach, whose great-grandfather, Wilhelm Maybach, designed the first high-speed internal combustion engine in 1883 and the first Mercedes car in 1901. Today the Mercedes Maybach is known to the most elite of car enthusiasts worldwide; the ultra-luxury car starts at $168,600. But this episode is not about luxury. It’s about super-innovation, building bridges from the past to the future, and mentoring others. Ulrich founded the Maybach Foundation in 2006 with the dual mission of honoring the history of ingenious designers and inventors Wilhelm and Karl Maybach and mentoring a new generation of innovators to follow their own inspirations. The Foundation’s motto is “Your best future is helping someone else find theirs.”

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ULRICH SCHMID-MAYBACH:

BIO: Ulrich Schmid-Maybach is a philanthropist, real estate developer, and entrepreneur. He is the great-grandson and grandson of Wilhelm and Karl Maybach, respectively. When Daimler AG re-launched the Maybach brand of ultra-luxury automobiles, Schmid-Maybach was named brand ambassador. Inspired by the mentorship of Wilhelm Maybach by Gottlieb Daimler, Ulrich founded the Wilhelm and Karl Maybach Foundation, to “give exceptionally talented young individuals the chance to change the world.” He resides in San Francisco but his work and his dedication to the Foundation require he spend much of the time traveling the globe. (Wikipedia)

FOUNDATION:

The William & Karl Maybach Foundation

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RELATED RESOURCES:

Wilhelm Maybach

Maybach brand

“Ulrich Schmid-Maybach on putting Mercedes money to use mentoring doctors in developing countries” – SFGate

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In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Melissa Schilling, author of Quirky, professor of management and organization at New York University's Stern School of Business, the Innovation Director for Stern's Fubon Center for Technology, Business and Innovation, and one of the world’s leading authorities on innovation strategy and the science of creativity. You'll learn the science behind the convergence of the traits, foibles and genius of breakthrough innovators such as Madame Curie, Elon Musk, Benjamin Franklin, Steve Jobs and Albert Einstein. How do we recognize and nurture these in people we manage at work, in our children and in life? Find out!

Listen to this episode below or on ANY podcast platform (from Apple to Google to iTunes etc )— Just type in “THE Mentors RADIO” … even easier, Subscribe HERE & listen on any podcast platform! (click here).  And  if you like this show, we’d be grateful for a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

SHOW NOTES:

MELISSA SCHILLING:

BIO: https://www.antitrustinstitute.org/people/melissa-a-schilling/

YOU TUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@melissaschilling1138

BOOKS:

Quirky: The Remarkable Story of the Traits, Foibles, and Genius of Breakthrough Innovators Who Changed the World, by Melissa Schilling

Strategic Management: Theory & Cases: An Integrated Approach, by Charles W.L. Hill, Melissa A. Schilling, et. al. — widely used and very popular textbook. Melissa Schilling's Strategic Management of Technological Innovation is the #1 innovation strategy text in the world. It approaches the subject of innovation management as a strategic process, and is organized to mirror the strategic management process used in most strategy textbooks, progressing from assessing the competitive dynamics of a situation to strategy formulation, to strategy implementation. While the book emphasizes practical applications and examples, it also provides systemic coverage of the existing research and footnotes to guide further reading. It is designed to be a primary text for courses in strategic management and innovation and new product development. It is written with the needs of both business students and engineering students.

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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 50 years. Mike's book, Faster Cures: Accelerating the Future of Health, is his memoir of his work in this regard and is well-worth the read. This work, however, has paralleled his revolutionizing of capital markets by pricing and rewarding risk more efficiently, ultimately helping to create millions of jobs. Mike Milkin has been uniquely successful in creating value, whether measured in lives saved (Fortune magazine called him "The Man Who Changed Medicine"), students inspired (Forbes said he is an education visionary) or jobs created. A UCBerkeley grad with highest honors and an MBA from Wharton where he was a Joseph Warton fellow, Mike and his wife, Lori, have been married 55 years and are proud of their three children and 10 grandchildren (so far). Hang on to your seats for a fast-paced, engaging, innovative and absolutely inspiring interview with plenty of "nuggets" that will help you to lead YOUR best life!

Mike's philanthropy, which began in the 1970s and paralleled his business career, expanded in 1982 with the establishment of the Milken Family Foundation.  Mike is also chairman of the Milken Institute, an economic think tank that hosts more than 200 annual conferences and other events around the world. The Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University offers 30 degree options. The Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream is slated to open in 2024.

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SHOW NOTES:

MIKE MILKEN:

BIO: https://fastercuresbook.com/about-the-author/

WEBSITE: https://www.mikemilken.com/

BOOK:

Faster Cures: Accelerating the Future of Health, by Mike Milken

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In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Guest Mentor Stephen M.R. Covey, the international bestselling author and ethical business leader whose name is synonymous with leadership and trust. Covey reveals the practical and experiential wisdom behind his newest book, Trust and Inspire. You'll learn the devastating consequences when there is a lack of trust in any organization, large or small. You'll also learn how anyone—you—can help transform an organization, a situation, a team, even a family, into a vibrant, effective, meaningful and peaceful environment and ultimately how to unleash the greatness of others. LIFE-CHANGING lessons from a master mentor.

Stephen M. R. Covey is the New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The SPEED of Trust—The One Thing That Changes Everything. He is the former CEO of Covey Leadership Center, which, under his stewardship, became the largest leadership development company in the world. Stephen personally led the strategy that propelled his father’s book, Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, to become one of the two most influential business books of the 20th Century, according to CEO Magazine.

As President and CEO of Covey Leadership Center, Stephen nearly doubled revenues while increasing profits by 12 times. During that period, the company expanded throughout the world into over 40 countries, greatly increasing the value of the brand and enterprise. The company was valued at $2.4 million when Stephen was named CEO, and, within three years, he had grown shareholder value to $160 million in a merger he orchestrated with Franklin Quest to form FranklinCovey.

Stephen co-founded CoveyLink, a consulting practice, which focuses on enabling leaders and organizations to increase and leverage trust to achieve superior performance. After many years of exceptional results and mentoring, Covey recently merged CoveyLink with FranklinCovey, forming the Global Speed of Trust Practice, where Stephen serves as Global Practice Leader.

SHOW NOTES:

STEPHEN M.R. COVEY:

BIO: https://www.franklincovey.com/speakers-bureau/stephen-m-covey/

WEBSITE: https://www.franklincovey.com

BOOKS:

Trust and Inspire, How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others, by Stephen M.R. Covey

The SPEED of Trust—The One Thing That Changes Everything, by Stephen M.R. Covey

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In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Conor Grennan, the head of Generative AI and Dean of Students at New York University’s Stern School of Business, a TEDx speaker and a #1 Inernatonal Best-selling author of Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal. In this episode, they discuss how ChatGPT, BARD, BING, their extensions and plug-ins can power your career and make you the go-to person for AI in business and life. ... Prior to working at NYU, in search of adventure, a then-29-year-old Conor Grennan traded his day job for a year-long trip around the globe, beginning with a three-month stint volunteering at the Little Princes Children's Home, an orphanage in war-torn Nepal. When Conor learned the unthinkable truth about their situation, he was stunned: The children were not orphans at all. Child traffickers were promising families in remote villages to protect their children from the civil war—for a huge fee—by taking them to safety. They would then abandon the children far from home, in the chaos of Nepal's capital, Kathmandu. For Conor, what began as a footloose adventure becomes a commitment to reunite the children he had grown to love with their families, risking his life in the process. Grennan's experience is captured in his international best-selling book (see below).

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SHOW NOTES:

CONOR GRENNAN:

BIO: https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/grennan-dean-of-students

WEBSITE:

NextGenerationNepal.org

BOOK:

Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal, by Conor Grennan - "Little Princes is a true story of families and children, and what one person is capable of when faced with seemingly insurmountable odds. At turns tragic, joyful, and hilarious, Little Princes is a testament to the power of faith and the ability of love to carry us beyond our wildest expectations."

The Hadley Academy for the Improbably Gifted, A Novel, by Conor Grennan

ARTICLES:

The hottest new job is “head of AI” and nobody knows what they do: America’s biggest companies are hiring AI leadership as fast as they can, VOX

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In today's episode, The Mentors Radio host Dan Hesse talks with Marc Andreessen, the outspoken technology visionary who believes that Artificial Intelligence will save the world. In this episode, Marc shares his advice for entrepreneurs, talks about how new fields such as cryptocurrency and The Metaverse will impact our lives. After co-creating the influential Mosaic Internet browser and co-founding Netscape, Marc led a remarkable career building new companies. As co-founder and general partner of venture capital firm Andreesen-Horowitz (also referred to as "a16z"), he continues to mentor many of today’s most successful tech entrepreneurs. A lifelong innovator and creator, Marc is one of the few to pioneer a software category used by more than a billion (BILLION!) people and one of the few to establish multiple billion-dollar companies. Andreessen co-created the highly influential Mosaic internet browser and co-founded Netscape, which later sold to AOL for $4.2 billion. He also co-founded Loudcloud, which, as Opsware, sold to Hewlett-Packard for $1.6 billion. He later served on the board of Hewlett-Packard from 2008 to 2018. Marc holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He serves on the board of the following Andreessen Horowitz portfolio companies: Applied Intuition, Carta, Coinbase, Dialpad, Flow, Golden, Honor, OpenGov and Samsara. He is also on the board of Meta.

Listen to this episode below or on ANY podcast platform (from Apple to Google to iTunes etc )— Just type in “THE Mentors RADIO” … even easier, Subscribe HERE & listen on any podcast platform!!! (click here).  And don't forget to give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!!

SHOW NOTES:

MARC ANDREESSEN:

BIO: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Andreessen

ARTICLES:

Why AI will save the world, by Marc Andreessen

Why Software Is Eating the World, by Marc Andreessen

It's Time to Build, by Marc Andreessen

VIDEOS/Other Interviews with Marc Andreessen:

Marc Andressen on His Intellectual Journey the Last 10 Years

An Interview with Marc Andreessen about AI and How You Change the World

Woke Capital with Marc Andreessen

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Adam Alter, New York University's Stern School of Business "Professor of the Year," TED Talk speaker, and author of Anatomy of a Breakthrough. As a renowned professor of marketing and psychology, Adam Alter has captivated audiences at the intersection of these two disciplines, shedding light on why we all feel stuck at some point in our lives. He's a TED Talk speaker. Fortune 100 companies and NGOs consult with him. In this exceptional episode, learn what YOU can do to breakthrough when you feel trapped ... whether it's a thankless job, a difficult relationship, bad habits, loss and much more.

SHOW NOTES:

ADAM ALTER:

BIO: https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/adam-alter

WEBSITE: https://adamalterauthor.com/

FANTASTIC TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_alter_why_our_screens_make_us_less_happy

BOOKS:

Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most, by Adam Alter

Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked, by Adam Alter

Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces that Shape How We Think, Feel and Behave, by Adam Alter

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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 he learned from this master photographer. He also talks about his own journey, wonder, challenges and first-hand experiences....and about the incredible value of "listening." The gems that Collopy shares in this interview are absolutely engaging, inspiring and applicable to anyone, regardless of their interests and talents.

Find Show Notes below. Listen to this episode below and on ANY podcast platform (from Apple to Google to iTunes etc) by typing in “THE Mentors RADIO” … even easier, Subscribe HERE to listen on any podcast platform!!! (click here).

SHOW NOTES:

MICHAEL COLLOPY:

BIO:  http://michaelcollopyphotography.com/about.html

WEBSITES:

MichaelCollopyPhotograpy.com – See Michael Collopy’s stunning portrait photography

ArchitectsOfPeace.org – Architects of Peace Foundation – Michael Collopy, founder and photographer

TheCommunity.com – The Community – a web site of the Nobel Laureates Peace Fund, a non-profit 501c3 corporation in the State of California – Michael Collopy, team member and photographer

BOOKS:

Architects of Peace, by Michael Collopy

Works of Love Are Works of Peace: Mother Teresa of Calcutta and the Missionaries of Charity, by Michael Collopy

Walking in Grace, by Alison Carlson (author) and Michael Collopy (photographer)

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In this episode, The Mentors Host Dan Hesse talks with Admiral Michael G. Mullen, U.S. Navy (ret.), who served as the 17th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from October 1, 2007, to September 30, 2011, and who previously served as the Navy's 28th chief of Naval Operations. Culling from real-world, first-hand experiences and learnings, retired Admiral Mullen shares valuable leadership principles and skills he honed over the years that apply to anyone, in any industry, who seeks to find happiness and fulfillment in his or her career and life.

One thing that stands out in this interview is Mullen's humility—clarity of leadership principles and humility—especially when one considers what it means to have been the highest ranking military officer in the country, serving under two U.S. presidents. Like all of our hosts and guests, he wants YOU to succeed at what YOU are passionate about, in life and work. That's a true, ethical and remarkable mentor!

Considered to be one of the most influential chairmen of the Joint Chiefs in history, Admiral Mullen oversaw the end of the combat mission in Iraq and the development of a new military strategy for Afghanistan. He oversaw the promotion of international partnership, the integration of new technologies, and new counter-terrorism tactics that facilitated the killing of Osama bin Laden.

But it wasn't all smooth sailing, literally, for Mullen. As a young officer his first big naval leadership assignment did not go well. He was given a second chance and his persistence and perseverance—and a good mentor—led him to ultimately becoming the highest-ranking military officer in the country, whose career Fast Company referred to as "a case study in 21st Century leadership." Mullen now teaches at the U.S. Naval Academy and remains a dedicated supporter of service members, veterans and their families.

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SHOW NOTES:

ADMIRAL MIKE MULLEN:

BIO: https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/people/chiefs-of-naval-operations/admiral-michael-g–mullen.html

ARTICLE:

Admiral Mike Mullen, Harvard Business Review (June 2012)- a terrific question-and-answer-style interview with Admiral Mullen

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Dan Hesse talks with Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross. An outstanding leader, with one of the most distinguished and eclectic careers imaginable, McGovern rose from being a programmer at AT&T to becoming president of AT&T’s Business Markets group and, later, president of the Consumer Markets group—the communication giant’s two largest business units. McGovern left AT&T at the top of her game to become President of Personal Investments at Fidelity, and then went across town to become a Professor at the Harvard Business School.

But McGovern finally found her purpose in 2008, when she joined the American Red Cross as its CEO, a position she still holds today. During her tenure, Gail has overseen the American Red Cross response to multiple high-profile disasters across the country and around the world, including Hurricanes Sandy, Harvey, Irma and Maria, as well as the multitude of tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other disasters that affect our country each year.

Gail earned her Bachelors degree from Johns Hopkins and an MBA from Columbia, and has been recognized as alumna of the year from both universities. She’s also been recognized by Fortune as one of the 50 most powerful women in corporate America. Her learnings and experiences are invaluable in mentoring others to finding their own unique sense of purpose, as you'll hear from this remarkable and inspiring interview...

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SHOW NOTES:

Gail McGovern:

BIO: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/who-we-are/leadership/gail-j-mcgovern.html

ARTICLES:

Gail McGovern in her own words — Excellent article!!!!! (great photos too)

Lead from the Heart — by Gail McGovern, Harvard Business Review

American Red Cross Annual Report 2022: Bringing Communities HOPE

WEBSITE: https://www.redcross.org

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with Peggy Stanton, ABC-TV's first woman news correspondent in Washington D.C., about her pioneering journey into journalism at a time when very few women were in the field. What attracted her to a career in journalism? Peggy shares some highlights of her experiences as an ABC news correspondent in D.C. and more. She also talks about principles of good journalism. Her storied world experiences include politicians and celebrities such as Lyndon Johnson, Fidel Castro, Julia Andrews, Saint Pope John Paul II, Salvador Dali and more. Focused on career, she did not anticipate marrying a Congressman along the way, whose career segued to international business. You'll also learn about Peggy's very unexpected life-changing experience in a former communist bloc country, in a small town called Medjugorje which she visited with her daughter, at her daughter's urging.

A compelling writer, Stanton recently penned a book (From the White House to the White Cross) about her career and experiences that many have praised as "you can't put it down!" (see below)

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SHOW NOTES:

PEGGY STANTON:

BIO: https://avemariaradio.net/hosts/peggy-stanton/

ARTICLES:

Pointer of Interest: From being in the pew to being of the pew — Grosse Pointe News

BOOKS:

From the White House to the White Cross: Confessions of a TV News Correspondent, by Peggy Stanton

Order of Malta Minutes with the Catechism: A Pocket Guide to the Catechism, by Peggy Stanton, with foreword by Cardinal Timothy Dolan

The Daniel Dilemma: The Moral Man in the Public Arena, by Peggy Stanton, 1979

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In today's episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with John Sitomer, a fitness entrepreneur and dad, most known as the founder of South Florida's Council of Dads. He spent 1/3 of his life battling cancer and now is dedicated to mentoring kids and leading by example.

“I spent one third of my life battling cancer. I’m thrilled it was me!” Sitomer says. For John, battling cancer has made him a better person and led him to discover his calling in life, namely, to mentor boys and girls who need a positive parental influence.

During John’s second bout with cancer, he didn’t know if he was going to make it or not. A friend gave him a book that ultimately changed his life, but he was so sick from cancer treatments that he did not even have the strength to open the book or turn a page until about 10 months after he received it! As you listen to the show, you’ll hear the whole story and it’s a WOW! that’ll certainly spark ideas and inspiration for YOU, wherever you are, in whatever business you’re in, in whatever situation you face. 

John talks about “brotherhood” vs. “friendship,” about “Pay it Forward” vs. being a victim, and about the blessings of seeing inner-city kids being transformed into confident, positive, givers.

He talks about the men who told told him they’d been waiting a lifetime for something like this (that is, becoming part of the South Florida’s Council of Dads) where they can give back! John talks about having NO fear! NO FEAR!

The book John received, by the way, is The Council of Dads, written by another dad, Bruce Feiler, who had faced a similar situation as he also had battled cancer. You can find it listed in our Show Notes below.

SHOW NOTES:

JOHN SITOMER:

BIO: See two news articles on John Sitomer below.

BOOK that changed his life:

The Council of Dads: A Story of Friendship & Learning How to Live, by Bruce Feiler

South Florida’s Council of Dads:

Local ‘Council of Dads’ Takes a Unique Look at Community Service and Charitable Giving Dedicated Dads — Feature story in the Wellington Insider magazine

John Sitomer and The Council of Dads—AW Spotlight

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks again with entrepreneur Andreas Widmer, founder and director of the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship, to discuss entrepreneurship and what it takes to create enduring value for yourself and society as a “Principled Entrepreneur.”

SHOW NOTES:

ANDREAS WIDMER:

BIO: https://business.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/entrepreneurship-center/about-us/meet-our-team/widmer-andreas/index.html

WEBSITE: https://business.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/entrepreneurship-center/index.html

BOOKS:

The Art of Principled Entrepreneurship: Creating Enduring Value, by Andreas Widmer

The Pope & The CEO: John Paul II's Leadership Lessons to a Young Swiss Guard, by Andreas Widmer

PREVIOUS INTERVIEW ON THE MENTORS RADIO:

Principled Entrepreneurship and Pivoting When You Hit the Wall —The Mentors Radio, featuring host Tom Loarie, guest host Lynne Fischer and guest mentor Andreas Widmer

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In today’s episode of The Mentors Radio Host Dan Hesse talks with Jack Swarbrick, Director of Athletics at the University of Notre Dame (UND) about his unlikely—and unexpected—transition from a 28-year career with the Indianapolis law firm Baker & Daniels (he was made partner in 1987), to become UND’s 12th Athletics Director in 2008. He’s now in his 15th year as the James E. Rohr Director of Athletics (AD) at Univ. of Notre Dame.

Born in Yonkers, NY, and raised in Yonkers and Bloomington, IN, Swarbrick is a 1976 magna cum laude graduate of Notre Dame, with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Upon graduating from Stanford University Law School in 1980, he accepted a position as an associate in the Indianapolis law firm Baker & Daniels. He and his wife, Kimberly, have four now-grown children and a growing number of grandchildren.

In this episode, you’ll learn how Swarbrick’s career took a surprising and successful turn; life-changing advice he’s taken to heart along the way; and the importance of good character, good leadership, loving what you do, and staying open to opportunities!

Jack and Dan discuss new initiatives in college athletics, how to mentor and develop character, and how to choose the right leader for any position—critical skills both in athletics and in business.

An outspoken critic of recent changes in college sports — including “Name, Image and Likeness” of student athletes, and the “Transfer Portal” — Jack discusses with Dan how these money-driven programs can reduce a University’s ability to genuinely mentor students and, most importantly, to develop character. They also discuss Jack’s call for the NFL and NBA to allow 18-year olds to pursue a professional path after high school, instead of attending college, in order to avoid collegiate athletics becoming little more than the minor leagues. You’ll also learn about Jack’s mentors and more!

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SHOW NOTES:JACK SWARBRICK:

• BIO: https://www.nd.edu/about/leadership/council/jack-swarbrick/
• ARTICLES:
  • Notre Dame AD says NCAA Could Break Apart Without Stronger NIL Guidelines — Sports Illustrated
  • Jack Swarbrick Talks Notre Dame TV Deal, NIL, Marcus Freeman and More — Sports Illustrated
  • Jack Swarbrick: Big Ten-NBC deal ‘perfect’ for Notre Dame, Irish in ‘very good position’ — The Athletic
  • Lessons For Leaders With Notre Dame’s Jack Swarbrick & GWU’s Andrew Goodrich — Athletic Director U

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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

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Harvard career advisor Gorick Ng, the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right. After graduating from Harvard College and Harvard Business School, Gorick Ng worked in management consulting at Boston Consulting Group, investment banking at Credit Suisse, and research with the Managing the Future of Work project at Harvard Business School.

As a first generation college student himself, he now specializing in coaching first-generation, low-income students, and in guiding early-career professionals in how to navigate the transition from school to work, ascend to leadership positions and more.

Ng’s book, The Unspoken Rules, is based on more than 500 interviews with professionals across various geographies, industries and job types. Noted business leaders David Carey (former global president of Hearst Magazines), Edith Cooper (board director of Slack and Etsy, and former global head of human capital management at Goldman Sachs), Ginni Rometty (former VP of product design for Facebook), Rich Lesser (CEO of BCG), and Ratan Tata (former chairman of Tata Group) are among the many endorsements received for his book. The Unspoken Rules is now offered to employees at companies including IBM, Invesco, Cigna, Qualcomm and more. Harvard Business School has given Gorick’s book to every MBA student to help them gain an edge on their internships and full-time jobs.

Listen to the show live on Salem Radio 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:Gorick Ng:

• BIO: https://www.acewomenscollective.com/speaker-bio/gorick-ng
• WEBSITE: http://www.gorick.com
• BOOK:
  • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right, by Gorick Ng

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with remarkable career advisor Madelyn Mackie about her own career journey of discovery and the power of doing what you love, even in a challenging job market. Madelyn continues to work with hundreds of individuals seeking a job and a career they love, as well as with VIP clients such as Twitter, Chevron, Novartis, the Oakland Raiders, Blue Shield of California and more.

You’ll often find her quoted in career-related magazines and she is a sought-after national speaker and resume writer. But she didn’t start out as a career advisor. Early on, she worked for years with Tony award-winning theaters, which has played an important role in her exceptional ability to communicate and engage people of all interests and backgrounds…

Madelyn is also one of the most selfless individuals you’ll ever meet, a person who knows that life rewards those who put others first. Known for communicating in a way that engages and uplifts others while delivering life-improving guidance. She is one of our most sought-after guests on the topic of careers and finding a job. As she puts it: ACTIVATE YOUR CAREER DREAMS!

Listen to the show live 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:MADELYN MACKIE: BIO: https://www.madelynmackie.com/meeting-planners/ * WEBSITE:* www.madelynmackie.com/

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In today’s episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with Cindy McGovern, CEO of Orange Leaf Consulting and best-selling author of How to Sell Yourself: How to create, live and sell a powerful personal brand. She offers a wealth of practical, real-world experience and expertise in helping people achieve success in work, life, and in how to develop effective leadership and communication skills aimed at helping others achieve what they want or need.

Cindy holds a Doctorate Degree in Organizational Communication and a Master’s Degree in Marketing with an emphasis in Leadership and Ethics. Serving clients nationwide, McGovern is a highly sought-after speaker and coach with expertise in organizational change, conflict resolution, consultative sales, values-based selling, communication, management, leadership, sales management and collective bargaining. And the GREAT thing is that YOU get to learn from her immediately in this engaging, informative and inspiring interview!

Listen to the show live 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:

CINDY McGOVERN:

• BIO: https://orangeleafconsulting.com/founder
• BOOKS:
  • How to Sell Yourself: How to create, live and sell a powerful personal brand, by Dr. Cindy McGovern
  • Every Job is a Sales Job: How to use the art of selling to win at work, by Dr. Cindy McGovern
• WEBSITE: orangeleafconsulting.com

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In this episode The Mentors Radio Host Dan Hesse talks with Andy Reid, Head Coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, about Andy’s philosophy that success in life comes from teaching others. Winning two Super Bowls as the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, Andy Reid trails only Bill Belichick in career victories among active NFL coaches. His Chiefs have won seven consecutive AFC West titles and hosted five consecutive AFC championship games. He’s considered an offensive mastermind, seems to be well-liked by everyone, and 11 NFL head coaches were mentored by Andy as branches on his famous “coaching tree.”

Listen to the show live 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:ANDY REID:

• BIO: https://www.chiefs.com/team/coaches-roster/andy-reid
• MORE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Reid

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In this week’s episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with James “Bob” Hagerty, the Wall Street Journal‘s only full-time obituary columnist, regarding how to tell your own life story. Over the past 40 years, Hagerty has worked as a reporter, editor and bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal. Today, he is the paper’s only full-time obituary writer. Each week, he writes three or four obituaries examining extraordinary lives he’s discovered—both the famous and the obscure. He finds it absolutely inspiring!

One of Hagerty’s articles — regarding “an obituary writer writes one for himself”— yielded such an outpouring of reader responses, that it inspired his most recent book, Yours Truly: An Obituary Writer’s Guide to Telling Your Story. In this episode Hagerty talks about what’s he has learned from writing obituaries and how to make sure your life story is not boiled down to just a few lines after you die. Leaving things to chance, your obituary is almost certain to be solemn, formulaic and full of errors… but you can have the last word!

Listen to the show live 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:James “Bob” Hagerty:

• *BIO & Some of Hagerty’s stunningly engaging Obits*: https://www.wsj.com/news/author/james-r.-hagerty
• BOOKS:
  • Yours Truly: An Obituary Writer’s Guide to Telling Your Story, by James R. Hagerty — In this surprisingly upbeat book about a usually downbeat subject, The Wall Street Journal’s veteran obituary writer, James R. Hagerty, shares his unique skills with those who want to have the last word by crafting their own stories in their own voices—with flourish, honesty, and even humor.
  • The Fateful History of Fannie Mae: New Deal Birth to Mortgage Crisis Fall, by James R. Hagerty
• C-SPAN video – James “Bob” Hagerty talks about his excellent book: The Fateful History of Fannie Mae:https://www.c-span.org/video/?309009-1/the-fateful-history-fannie-mae

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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!

Listen to the show live 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: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.

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with Samantha McRoskey, Director of Research for Portman Square Group, about background checks, due diligence, fraud investigations and more. These investigative procedures have become an important part of the global business landscape, as well as locally, in vetting new hires, social media monitoring, fraud, theft, surveillance, reputation and ethics due diligence, risk assessments, counterfeiting, litigation support and much more. Samantha (“Sam”) is familiar with all of it.

For more than 10 years, Samantha has conducted and contributed to a range of complex due diligence, risk assessment, and investigative projects as part of the Portman Square Group team. Her work has spanned Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. She has also worked extensively on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act reviews for corporate clients working in international jurisdictions. She is a Spanish and Portuguese speaker.

Samantha graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with a B.A. in English and holds an M.A in International Relations from Yale University. She also conducted research and studied in Mexico as a Fulbright Scholar.

Samantha delivers an insider look behind the scenes of these investigations, tells us what we should know about them, shares the kind of information they provide, and has some tips on how to pass any investigation without being “red-flagged.” She also explains the difference between what we can learn from an internet search vs. professional background or due diligence research. Did we mention she’s also a mother of five? Perhaps most fascinating of all, you’ll likely be surprised to learn that you will not be remembered the way you might think!

Listen to the show live 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:Samantha McCroskey:

• BIO: See above
• Portman Square Group: portmansquaregroup.com

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In this episode, host Tom Loarie talks with today’s guest mentor Dave Liu, former Jefferies Managing Director of Digital Media and Internet Banking. Dave Liu shares his insights and the secrets he learned while becoming the first Asian-American to become a managing director at an investment bank…at the age of 32! Dave raised $16 billion for hundreds of companies—from start-ups to established corporations. He has worked with more than a thousand different individuals, including CEOs and entrepreneurs. David Liu’s top-selling book, The Way of the Wall Steet Warrior, is a MUST-READ (or listen, if you prefer audible!).

Listen to the show live 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 LIU:

• BIO: https://amzn.to/3fUHY3q
• WEBSITE: Liucrative.co
• BOOK:
  • The Way of the Wall Street Warrior: Conquer the Corporate Game Using Tips, Tricks, and Smartcuts, by Dave Liu
    • “Dave learned how to win in investment banking the hard way. Now he is able to share tools that make it easier for budding bankers and other professionals to succeed.” —Frank Baxter, Former CEO of Jefferies and U.S. Ambassador to Uruguay
    • “A must-read for anyone starting their career in Corporate America. Dave’s book shares witty and valuable insights that would take a lifetime to learn otherwise. I highly recommend that anyone interested in advancing their career read this book.”—Harry Nelis, Partner of Accel and former Goldman Sachs banker

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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

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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.

Listen below… or on ANY podcast platform, ANY time… THE Mentors RADIO… Learn more

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

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with Joe Hart, President and CEO of Dale Carnegie and Associates. Hart shares his insights on how to take command of your life using timeless principles that teach you all you need to know about the art of human relations.

Unlock your full potential and create the life you want. How? Transform how you approach your thoughts, emotions, relationships and future. Learn how to manage difficult people, deal with stress and anxiety, build resilience and much more more.

Podcast of radio episode will be posted after the show airs on Saturday. To listen on ANY device and platform, any time – go here.

SHOW NOTES:Joe Hart:

• BIO: https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/joe-hart
• WEBSITE: https://www.dalecarnegie.com/
• BOOKS:
  • Take Command: Find Your Inner Strength, Build Enduring Relationships, and Live the Life you Want – by Joe Hart & Michael Crom
  • The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life – by David Brook
• PODCAST:
  • Joe’s Take Command Podcast

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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

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Imagine trying to herd cats. Even worse, try to herd cats in a crisis! 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 or something else, ethical leadership can make all the difference in ultimately navigating to “safe shores.” Our guest mentor today, Thad Allen, has a lot to share about leadership and crisis leadership.

During his Coast Guard career, Allen was asked by two U.S. Presidents to take over leadership of the Federal response to two monumental crises—the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. To achieve resolution in each of these disasters required bringing together a wide swath of diverse constituencies—each with their own focus, concerns, habits of communication and pain points. No easy task. Allen was so successful in his efforts that he became known in some circles as “the master of disaster.”

Allen also led the Atlantic Coast Guard forces in response to the 9/11 attacks and coordinated the U.S. Coast Guard response to a major Haitian earthquake.

But what was Allen’s secret for bringing very diverse groups together, leading them to work together to achieve a common goal? How did he herd cats in a crisis? Among other things you’ll learn that one of the first things he does—every time, in every disaster with which he was involved—is to focus first on forging a unity of purpose and a culture of compassion. Yes. People First. Every Time! That required hyper-focused listening, clarity of assessment, finding the common threads and building on those, and… did we mention listening, putting people first?!!

The lessons and experiences Thad Allen shares in this episode are worth more than gold for any human on the planet—in business, work, life, anywhere, anytime… and for cats too, if they’d only listen. FANTASTIC LEARNING and MENTORING in this episode!

SHOW NOTES:THAD ALLEN:

• BIO:
  • Admiral Thad Allen retired in 2010 as the 23rd Commandant of the US Coast Guard, after four decades of service. He transitioned to apply his expertise, leadership and learnings to other opportunities, retiring as an executive vice president (2017) and senior executive advisor (2021) at Booz Allen Hamilton. He currently chairs or serves on several federal advisory committees, is a member of the Board of Visitors to the National Intelligence University, and a member of the Comptroller General’s Advisory Board. Admiral Allen led the federal responses to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. He led Atlantic Coast Guard forces in response to the 9/11 attacks and coordinated the Coast Guard response to the Haitian Earthquake. He is a 1971 graduate of the US Coast Guard Academy, holds master’s degrees from George Washington University and the MIT Sloan School and is the recipient of 5 Honorary Doctorate degrees. He held the James Tyler Distinguished Chair of Leadership at the Loy Institute of Leadership at the Coast Guard Academy from 2014 to 2021.
• ARTICLES:
  • “Looking Back at 225 and 100: A former Commandant reflects on the “inflection” points of his personal and professional life and the Service itself,“ by Admiral Thad Allen, USCG (ret), ’71, In the Service and Beyond
  • “Recognizing and Responding to Today’s Governance Challenges,” by Thad W. Allen ’71, Admiral James M. Loy Institute for Leadership
  • “Hurricane Katrina: How the Coast Guard Gets It Right,” TIME magazine, 10/31/05
  • “Confronting Complexity and Creating Unity of Effort: The Leadership Challenge for Public Administrators,” by Thad W. Allen, Public Administration Review

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Daniel K. Epstein, author of the inspiring book and project Portraits in Faith and a world-renown behavioral marketing expert. Epstein was among the elite at Proctor & Gamble where he served as a distinguished Harley Proctor Marketer, an honor awarded to very few. On the outside and to his colleagues and friends, Epstein seemed to have the world at his feet, but inside he was unhappy. Very unhappy. For him, life had become a zero sum game in which he was constantly driven by a fear of not having enough. Ever the ultimate practical professional, he spent much of his life trying “fit into a mold” made by others. If he was told “No, you can’t,” he made it his mission to prove “Yes, I can,” and he would succeed.

Epstein seemed to have a gift for seeing life through another person’s point of view, a useful perception in top-level marketing, but he did not appreciate the depth of his gift. For him, it was just a practical marketing expertise. He also exhibited clear behaviors of a leader, but his focus was self-serving, having more, driven by fear.

Then, Daniel Epstein hit a turning point—a radical turning point. Actually, the SHTF. Pretty badly.

He didn’t want to be who he was, He didn’t know how to change. His world turned upside down. But at the same time, in his struggles, he began to discover what life and living was really about. He learned the hard way what it meant to lead. He eventually transformed into fully living a life of gratitude and service, and he beautifully captured what he learned in his book, Portraits in Faith. This is not a book about religion. It is, rather, a documenting of the spiritual experience as it manifests itself in individual’s lives, the radical transformation of mindset, understanding and appreciation of what they never saw before.

The book Portraits in Faith weaves together individual vignettes and stunning portrait photographs. In the words of one of Epstein’s mentors along his journey, famed film story-teller Ken Burns, “I was–we were (as several folks in the office crowded ’round) — completely blown away by its power and dignity, its implicit compassion and yet unblinking eye. What a wonderful project and I only wish I hadn’t been on the road for the last three and a half months because I would have been able to see this amazing project sooner.”

SHOW NOTES:DANIEL K. EPSTEIN:

• BIO: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09SJ67FX7/about
• WEBSITE: https://portraitsinfaith.org/
• BOOK: Portraits in Faith, by Daniel K. Epstein

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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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In this episode, host Tom Loarie talks with London-based, world-renown scientist, cancer researcher, medical journal editor and author, Justin Stebbing, M.D. They discuss the excitement and rewards of a STEM career, the life of a scientist, Dr. Stebbing’s journey to becoming a world renown clinician and scientist and the wonders of discovering improved therapies for cancer and for treating covid.

Professor Justin Stebbing, M.D., is also a professor of biomedical sciences at ARU, Cambridg and a visiting professor at Imperial College where he has an active and widely known translational laboratory. He is the author of more than 700 peer-reviewed papers published in The Lancet, The New England Journal of Medicine and elsewhere. He is the co-chief editor of Oncogene and author of the book, Witness to Covid.

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SHOW NOTES:JUSTIN STEBBING, M.D.:

• BIO: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/j.stebbing AND https://justinstebbing.me/
• BOOK: Witness to Covid: The diary of a global pandemic, by Professor Justin Stebbing
• ARTICLES:
  • PROFESSOR JUSTIN STEBBING: The revolution that makes me believe we really CAN beat cancer in my lifetime

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In this episode, host Dan Hesse talks with Admiral Mike Mullen, retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under two U.S. Presidents, about his unexpected career journey, the importance of mentors, how to lead during crises and how values shape our decision-making as a leader.

Considered one of the most influential chairmen of the Joint Chiefs in history, Admiral Mullen oversaw the end of the combat mission in Iraq and the development of a new military strategy for Afghanistan, while promoting international partnerships, new technologies and new counter-terrorism tactics culminating in the killing of Osama bin Laden.

That said, Admiral Mullen’s first naval leadership assignment as a young officer did not go well. NOT AT ALL! Yet the lessons he learned, the leadership principles and skills he honed, and the focused persistence and perseverance he mastered as a result of that early failure—in great measure thanks to an exemplary mentor—led him to become the highest-ranking military officer in the country; Fast Company referred to Admiral Mullen as “a case study in 21st Century leadership.”

Now retired, Admiral Mullen teaches at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis and previously, for many years, taught at Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School of International and Public Affairs. In addition to his leadership and leader-forming mentorship, he is also known for his efforts on behalf of service members, veterans and their families.

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SHOW NOTES:ADMIRAL MIKE MULLEN:

• BIO: https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/people/chiefs-of-naval-operations/admiral-michael-g–mullen.html
• ARTICLE:
  • Admiral Mike Mullen, Harvard Business Review (June 2012)- a terrific question-and-answer-style interview with Admiral Mullen

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In today’s episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Jeff Bell, a northern California radio and television news veteran and a national spokesman for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Jeff’s voice is instantly recognizable to anyone in northern California as anchor for the afternoon rush hour news, weather and traffic program on KCBS for 18 years. But most do not know that this successful news man spent most of his life battling OCD. He had to overcome a crippling level of uncertainty and doubt every day, even about minor things. But overcome it he did… by fully embracing it! One step at a time. One day at a time. His book, When in Doubt, Make Belief, provides an inspired approach for ALL of us, especially in business, on how to live with uncertainty and doubt at ANY level.. by embracing it.

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SHOW NOTES:JEFF BELL:

• BIO:
• A2A ALLIANCE: https://a2aalliance.org
• INTERNATIONAL OCD FOUNDATION: https://iocdf.org/
• BOOK:
  • When in Doubt, Make Belief — by Jeff Bell

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with guest mentor Cynthia Covey Haller, the daughter of internationally renown leadership expert, speaker and author of The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, Stephen R. Covey. Cynthia worked closely with her father for many years and co-authored her father’s last book, Live Life in Crescendo. Cynthia talks about her father’s storied career and, most importantly, on how to develop a mentality that provides purpose and hope at any stage of life. Each of us, no matter our circumstances and problems, CAN live a life of hope and purpose… and this can make all the difference for us, for those we influence, and for those around us!

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SHOW NOTES:CYNTHIA COVEY HALLER:

• BIO: https://www.franklincovey.com/books/live-life-in-crescendo/
• Bridal Up Hope Foundation
• BOOKS:
  • Live Life in Crescendo, by Stephen R. Covey and Cynthia Covey Haller
  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Stephen R. Covey
  • The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change, by Stephen R. Covey

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In today’s episode, recovering alcoholic Teddy W—now 16 years sober—talks with The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie about his journey from self-deception to real freedom and genuine happiness…and the transformative power of good habits. At a time of year when many of us are choosing new goals, this is a helpful, inspiring and very candid interview. Alcoholism is the elephant in the room few talk about, yet excessive drinking is the #1 leading cause of preventable deaths in the U.S. It’s shocking! From 2015 to 2019 alone, there were more than 380 alcohol-related deaths PER DAY in the United States. It affects each of us in some way, if not through our own addiction, then through family, friends and co-workers. 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

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In this episode of The Mentors Radio, host Tom Loarie talks with guest mentor Cynthia Covey Haller, the daughter of internationally renown leadership expert, speaker and author of The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, Stephen R. Covey. Cynthia worked closely with her father for many years and co-authored her father’s last book, Live Life in Crescendo. Cynthia talks about her father’s storied career and, most importantly, on how to develop a mentality that provides purpose and hope at any stage of life. Each of us, no matter our circumstances and problems, CAN live a life of hope and purpose… and this can make all the difference for us, for those we influence, and for those around us!

Listen to the radio broadcast in San Francisco on Saturdays, on AM860, and live-streamed anywhere in the world on iHeart Radio (search for THE Mentors Radio), or listen anytime, anywhere via podcast — Find “THE Mentors Radio” on any platform, any device. Or, make it eaisier and subscribe for free to our podcast here.

SHOW NOTES:CYNTHIA COVEY HALLER:

• BIO: https://www.franklincovey.com/books/live-life-in-crescendo/
• Bridal Up Hope Foundation
• BOOKS:
  • Live Life in Crescendo, by Stephen R. Covey and Cynthia Covey Haller
  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Stephen R. Covey
  • The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change, by Stephen R. Covey

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The learnings in this episode that can transform YOUR life, YOUR work, YOUR sense of value and purpose, YOUR self- and team-leadership, regardless of where you work, what job or charity you serve, whether or not you are an entrepreneur... It can change YOUR life for the good!

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Join Host Tom Loarie this Saturday as our Guest Bruce Greyson M.D., the doctor renowned as being “The Father of Near-Death Experience Research” and the author of the book AFTER, shares his insights from 45 years of extensive Near-Death Experience (NDE) research and what this research and his findings tell us about life and beyond.Dr. Greyson is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia. He is also the co-founder of The International Association for Near Death Studies, the author of the book AFTER (mentioned above) and co-editor of The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences.Listen below, or DON’T MISS AN EPISODE!! and sign up for the FREE Radio Podcast of THE MENTORS RADIO on Apple, Google Play, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Spotify, and every other podcast platform. SHOW NOTES:BRUCE GREYSON, M.D.:BIO: https://www.brucegreyson.com/about/OTHER INFORMATION:What is a Near-Death Experience?More research and information on near-death experiencesBOOKS:AFTER, A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond, by Bruce Greyson, Ph.D.

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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 Traditionshttps://www.aa.org/twelve-steps-twelve-traditionsFor 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=iphoneBasic Information about A.A.: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/f-2_InfoonAA.pdfA Newcomer Asks pamphlet: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-24_anewcomerask.pdfIs There An Alcoholic In Your Life pamphlet: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-30_isthereanalcoinyourlife.pdfHelp and hope for the families and friends of alcoholics is also available via the Al-Anon Family Groups: https://al-anon.orgThe God Word Pamphlet: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-86_theGodWord.pdfThe A.A. Member – Medications & Other Drugs: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-11_aamembersMedDrug.pdfThe Stanford Study, which was mentioned on the show. https://www.aagrapevine.org/AALjune2021

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In today's episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with Chester Elton about how gratitude can transform your business, work and life. It can boost employee performance and transform office culture. In fact, gratitude can transform any relationship, any environment in which you find yourself. The key is to show genuine gratitude and appreciation. But when it seems impossible or difficult to be grateful or to show gratitude... or even to make a difference, how? Chester is the co-author of Gratitude and of the best-selling books: The Carrot Principle, The Best Team Wins and All In. In this episode, Chester talks about eight (8) simple ways managers can show employees that they are valued, which boosts employee morale, efficiency and productivity. You'll learn these and other tips that can transform your business and life for the good! Listen below and Subscribe for FREE to the podcast here. SHOW NOTES:Chester Elton:Bio: https://www.chesterelton.com/missionSpeaker, Coaching, and More: https://www.chesterelton.comBooks:Leading with Gratitude: Eight Leadership Practices for Extraordinary Business Results, by Chester Elton and Adrian GostickThe Carrot Principle, by Chester Elton and Adrian GostickThe Best Team Wins: The new science of high-performance, by Chester Elton and Adrian GostickAll In: How the best managers create a culture of belief and drive big results, by Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Ric Brutocao talks with guest Dan McClory, the award-winning president and head of China equity investments for Boustead Securities, about Dan's career journey and more. McClory excels in bringing companies public, and in less time than it typically takes to get to IPO. With investment-related career experience spanning from the U.S. to Italy and China, he brings a wealth of sharp business growth and investor banking insight to any discussion. But knowledge alone doesn't close big deals; that's anchored in understanding people and business.

In this episode, Dan talks about the irreplaceable value of understanding people, the power of what we can learn from failures, capital and investment strategies, how to satisfy the ongoing need for growth capital, the importance of always moving forward regardless of success or failure, and a relentless commitment to “getting things done.” He also lays out the criteria for a company to go public, what it means, how to get there, and how smaller companies now have a new option to get to IPO and to do it faster than ever before. Show Notes and Episode to appear here after Saturday’s first airing.

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SHOW NOTES:

Dan McClory:

BIO

Boustead Securties

FlashFunders, crowd-funding for IPO

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Dave Liu, former Jeffries Managing Director of Digital Media and Internet Banking. Dave Liu shares his insights and the secrets he learned while becoming the first Asian-American to become a managing director at an investment bank...at the age of 32! Dave raised $16 billion for ...

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with UND grad and suspended FBI Special Agent Steve Friend, a respected 12-year veteran of the FBI and a SWAT team member. But this interview is not about the details of Steve's recent bombshell whistleblowing.

This interview is about Steve's career, his journey, his character, his compass and anchor points...his "why"... The challenge he faced could easily apply to anyone, in any position, at any time. An excellent reminder that in work and in life—and in finding happiness and peace of soul—character counts!

What would you do if the company leadership where you worked asked you—expected you—to do something unethical, something that went against clearly stated corporate principles, or against an oath you took (perhaps as a medical doctor, nurse or law enforcement officer, or in any kind of business position)?

the This same question was faced by leadership and higher-level employees at the ENRON company many years ago. The same question was faced by a young Naval Officer at sea when the highest ranking commander on that ship refused to respond to an SOS call the young officer had received, even though their ship was the closest one to the cry for help plea. In each of these examples, some people stood up, respectfully, and endured consequences until the truth won out.

At some point, we each have to answer this question in one way or another... many times during our lives. Steve Friend gives us an inside look at his "why."

SHOW NOTES:

Steve Friend:

BIO: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-friend-56aa65221

Law enforcement professional with 12+ years of extensive law enforcement and national security experience. With a wide-ranging background in violent crime, child exploitation & human trafficking, public corruption, and complex financial matters.

SPECIAL AGENT - Conducted complex criminal investigative matters including violent crime (assaults, weapons offenses, kidnappings, homicides, and fugitives), domestic and international terrorism (to include Sovereign Citizen Extremism, White Supremacy, ISIS, Al-Qaeda), Crimes Against Children (production, possession and distribution of child pornography).

FBI Omaha SWAT team member - Conducted high-threat, high-risk operations covering a two-state area. Conducted covert site surveys, threat assessments, generated Operational Orders, and other pre-operation activity. Conducted dignitary protection duties for both the FBI Director and United States Attorney General to include site surveys, route reconnaissance, vehicle operations, close-protection duties, medical liaison, and reconstitution duties. Served as ballistic shield operator, and grenadier.

FBI Daytona Beach Resident Agency Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) member concentrating on domestic terrorism, human intelligence, and special events security (Daytona 500, Bike Week, Coke Zero Sugar 400).

Liaison with Volusia County, Flagler County, Lake County, and Putnam County law enforcement agencies to investigate child exploitation, child sexual abuse material, and human trafficking.

Indian Country Crime Program Coordinator for the FBI Omaha Field Office.

Supervisory Special Resident Agent and Principle Relief Supervisor for FBI offices in Des Moines and Sioux City, Iowa.

Led the Sioux City Resident Agency to Exemplary Performance Ratings for 6 consecutive years.

2021 Recipient of Sioux City Police Chief's Citation Award.

Graduate of the University of Notre Dame.

ARTICLES:Facebook 'silencing' activity related to FBI whistleblower Steve Friend — New York Post

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In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Guest Mentor Anthony Walton, award-winning author and poet, professor and senior writer-in-residence at prestigious Bowdoin College, about the importance and power of good mentors, the art of writing and storytelling, and the importance of education in shaping our future and our role as a citizen.

Born the grandson of a Mississippi share-cropper, who grew up in Illinois, Anthony was greatly influenced by a teacher, a nun, who was determined to get him into the University of Notre Dame (UND). Not only did he attend UND, after graduation he continued studies at Brown University, went on to receive the Whiting Writer's Award for his poems and essays, and became a respected college professor and writer. He is best known as author of a chapbook of poems, Cricket Weather, for his non-fiction work, Mississippi: An American Journey, and as co-editor of The Vintage Book of African American Poetry: 1750-2000. His poems and essays have appeared regularly in The New York Times, Harper's and The Atlantic, to name a few publications. FASCINATING interview!!

Listen Live on AM860 in San Francisco (see right side for details) or live streaming worldwide on iHeart and TuneIn Radio, or Listen to the podcast of the radio show ANY TIME below, or on ANY podcast platform, including Apple, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and everything else... Learn More & Subscribe here. (podcast posts after show airs on Saturday)

SHOW NOTES:

Anthony E. Walton

BIO: Bowdoin College BioWikipediaBOOKS:Mississippi: An American Journey — by Anthony WaltonCricket Weather — poems by Anthony Walton, woodcuts by O.K-PastuchivThe Vintage Book of African American Poetry: 1750-2000 — co-edited by Anthony Walton

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Ric Brutocao talks with Ken Strottman, Chairman and Founder of Strottman International, an innovative toy and branding company that prides itself on being passionate about making toys! In 35+ years the Strottman team has created more than 3.5 BILLION toys for retail and for some of the largest U.S. brands, all with a flawless safety record. Clients include Chevron (remember those adorable Chevron toy cars?!), Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Kroger, Red Robbin, Lowe’s, LeapFrog and many more brands.

So, how did Ken Strottman find his way into the toy business… and into becoming an iconic brand name in creating toys for big brand promotions?

His is a journey that could almost be called failing his way to success… Absolutely inspiring and a living testimony to staying true to your core life principles and perseverance… and a great sense of humor and humility!

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We can't always have perfect health but we CAN create habits that ensure we are living in ways that foster good health, good attitude, good mindset... all that is Good For Business! In this episode The Mentors Radio host John Phillips talks with guest mentor Suniel Jain, NMD about the amazing benefits of maintaining good health and how to take simple steps to ensure we stay healthy and vibrant regardless of the demands of business and other obligation. As a naturopathic doctor and the founder/owner of Arizona-based Rejuvena Health & Aesthetics, Dr. Jain specializes in wellness and healthy aging. Not only does he live by his own principles, he also has been a remarkable influence in John’s life, and in the lives of many other professionals. 

In this episode, you’ll learn a lot about keeping your business’s most important asset running at its full potential, and that asset is you! Sign up for free podcasts of the radio show to listen Anytime, Anywhere... on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIN, Google Play and everywhere else... click here .

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Dr. Suniel Jain

BioRejuvena Health and Aesethics

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Going outside your comfort zone is a key to growth and success in career and life. In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Samuel D. Lyles, a former Texas Assistant District Attorney, a felony prosecutor with special interest in stopping child trafficking, who quit his job to help children and orphans in battle-worn Ukraine. Against the advice of many family members and friends, Lyles flew to the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa as a boots-on-the-ground volunteer in the Ukraine relief efforts. Clips of his journey have been featured on local, San Antonio television and other news outlets. But in today's interview, you'll gain a first-hand understanding of what motivated Samuel, what he's learned, inspiration and insights for your own life and career journey, and how the decision has changed him in ways he could not have imagined.

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SAMUEL D. LYLES:

LinkedINBackroadsFoundation.orgNews Reports & Video Clips:CHANNEL 4 - NEWS4SA— SAN ANTONIO - As Russia's war on Ukraine enters its sixth month, San Antonio attorney Samuel Lyles is...""I ended up moving to Odessa. I'd meet my team in Kiev. and I'd go to the front lines just east of Kiev and bascially start delivering supplies all down the front lines," he says. "End up in the Donbas and get home as fast as possible and then refill and do it over again."...(see news clip)KENS5 - SAN ANTONIO — Samuel Lyles couldn’t stand simply watching the carnage of war unfold in Ukraine without feeling the strong desire to make a positive difference. So he quit his job as a Bexar County felony prosecutor, booked a plane ticket to Poland and... (see news clip)

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In today's episode of The Mentors Radio, host Tom Loarie talks with former Sprint turn-around CEO Dan Hesse "Just Capital" and why "doing good" matters in any company, of any size. They also discuss a new values-based metric system aimed at motivating and improving corporate ethics and, in turn, positively impacting customers, clients, shareholders, employees and communities. The truth is that even facing challenging economic headwinds, companies performing well in ethics and in doing good—who really follow through on values—do not sacrifice returns. Just Capital's rankings prove that reality.

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DAN HESSE:

BIO: DanHesse.com/dan-hesse-bioWEBSITE: danhesse.comWEBSITE: JustCapital.comARTICLES:‘Great To Good’ New Business Model Affirmed By Dan Hesse - ForbesJust Capital's Dan Hesse: Companies that do good things have higher returns - Yahoo!

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In today's episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Guest Mentor Fred Jandt, professor emeritus and author of the best-selling book Win-Win Negotiation: Turning Conflict into Agreement. Fred is well-known for his work with dispute resolution and mediation, and he trains mediators for the California Court System. In addition to his work with the court system, Fred is the former dean of Cal State University in Palm Springs and has been a professor with the State University of New York, the California State Universities, and Victoria University in New Zealand. He has authored more than 30 books, including the best-seller mentioned above and The Customer is Usually Wrong. Currently he remains an active author, speaker, negotiator and mediator. In this episode, Fred shares his hard-earned insights on one of the most important skills needed for success in life and business; namely, the ability to turn conflict into agreement.

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FRED E. JANDT:

BLOG: MediatorFred.com

BOOKS:Win-Win Negotiation: Turning Conflict into Agreement, by Fred E. Jandt (best-seller, translated into several other languages and still defines the standard of negotiation today)The Customer is Ususally Wrong, by Fred E. Jandt (the book applies negotiation skills to customer service)Other books by Fred E. Jandt

BIO:

Fred E. Jandt is the author of over thirty books including Win-Win Negotiating (translated into seven languages), Constructive Conflict Management: Asia-Pacific, Alternative Dispute Resolution for Paralegals, The Customer is Usually Wrong, and An Introduction to Intercultural Communication (textbook available in ten editions).

He is known for his work with dispute resolution and mediation and prepares volunteer mediators for the courts through the Riverside County (CA) Department of Community Action. Fred is an active mediator himself having provided conflict management training for over a hundred organizations, including the California Department of Transportation, American Medical Association, Social Security Administration, GTE Sylvania, and U.S. Postal Service.

Fred is professor emeritus of communication studies having been named “Outstanding Professor of the Year” in 2003. He was Dean of the California State University’s Palm Desert Campus from 2003 until his retirement. He is currently a trustee of the Desert Community College District in Palm Desert Campus.

Fred was named “an influencer” by Palm Springs Life magazine and has served on many boards in the Coachella Valley, including the Palm Springs City Library and the Palm Springs Air Museum.

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In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with best-selling author and Harvard Career Advisor Gorick Ng about what he wishes he had known when starting college and before his last year in college. This is a show for students and also for their parents, grandparents and for school counselors. Gorick specializes in coaching first-generation, low-income students. His best-seller book is titled Unspoken Rules: Secrets in Starting Your Career Off Right. Gorick's advice is well-worth a listen!!!

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GORICK NG is the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right, a book published by Harvard Business Review Press named by Thinkers50 as one of the top 10 management books of 2022.

It is a guide to help early career professionals, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, navigate the school-to-work transition and ascend to positions of leadership, based on 500+ interviews with professionals across geographies, industries, and job types.

The Unspoken Rules has been endorsed by Arianna Huffington, Cal Newport (Author of Deep Work), David Carey (Former Global President of Hearst Magazines), Edith Cooper (Board Director of Slack and Etsy and Former Global Head of Human Capital Management of Goldman Sachs), Ginni Rometty (Former Executive Chairman of IBM), Julie Zhuo (Former VP of Product Design of Facebook), Rich Lesser (CEO of BCG), and Ratan Tata (Former Chairman of Tata Group).

The Unspoken Rules is now used for employee and manager training and diversity and inclusion at companies such as Aon, GE, IBM, Kirkland & Ellis, Charles River Associates, Abiomed, Invesco, and others. It is also used by programs such as Questbridge, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America, Rewriting the Code, ACE Women’s Collective, SEO, Africa.com, and others. Harvard Business School has also given Gorick’s book to every MBA student to give them an edge in the labor market.

Gorick is a career adviser at Harvard College, specializing in coaching first-generation, low-income students. He is also on the faculty at the University of California, Berkeley, where he teaches the unspoken rules of career navigation.

Gorick has worked in management consulting at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), investment banking at Credit Suisse, and research with the Managing the Future of Work project at Harvard Business School.

He has been featured in Forbes, The Today Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BuzzFeed, New York Post, Fast Company, Fortune Magazine, and CNBC. He was named by Thinkers50 as one of 30 thinkers to watch in 2022.

Gorick, a first-generation college student, is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School. Find him at www.gorick.com.

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In this episode, host Tom Loarie delivers an insider-view, candid conversation with former Sprint CEO Dan Hesse, the man whose intense, clearly defined focus on ethical principles and putting others first resulted in one of the biggest corporate turn-arounds in history. Named one of the Top Ten most inspirational turnaround leaders of all time, in this episode, Hesse shares the hard-earned insights he gained as he led Sprint from the edge of the abyss to being ranked #1 in shareholder return for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.  If you're looking for inspiration for your life, your business or your start-up idea... This is it! Find show notes below.  Listen to show episode below (after Saturday's broadcast) and subscribe to The Mentors Radio free podcast—available on all podcast platforms—so you'll never miss another episode!!!

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Dan Hesse:

BioDanHesse.com/

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In today’s show Host Tom Loarie talks with best-selling author and speaker Dan Heath about how we get “stuck” — in business, in life, in relationships — and how to get “unstuck” and moving forward, no matter what. Dan offers real, down-to-earth solutions to help get ourselves out of a rut. He shows us how to solve problems BEFORE they happen so that instead of always putting out “fires” in life, business and even health.. a little at a time. Yes, you can prevent these overwhelming obstacles from happening in the first place... Dan shows you how easy it is to make "moving forward" a habit in your life!

Dan is a a senior fellow at Duke University’s CASE center, which supports social entrepreneurs. He and his brother, Chip, who is a professor at Stanford Grad School of Business, have together co-authored four books that have sold more than three million copies. Not only do his books fly off shelves, Dan is also an extremely popular speaker. Listen to this episode to find out why!

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In this episode of THE Mentors Radio, host Tom Loarie talks with Billy F. Wroe, Jr., founder of 1stWroe and author of Fire Your Job, Hire Your Passion (see link in Show Notes below). Wroe is a career professional in retail, recruiting, sales and management who has learned how to conquer the impossible by creating a life focused on following his passion. Even more, Wrote has mentored thousands with his insights and method for helping individuals to discover life solutions that work for them. On the show, Billy shows us how to discover, and then align, our passion with our day-to-day life.

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BILLY F. WROE, JR.:

Bio: https://www.1stwroe.com/originBook: Fire Your Job, Hire Your Passion — by Billy R. Wroe, Jr.Website: 1stWroe.com

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In this episode of The Mentors Radio, host Tom Loarie and mentor Howard Root, former CEO of Vascular Solutions and author of “Cardiac Arrest: Five heart-stopping years on the Fed’s Hit List” , deliver a riveting interview. Hang on to your seat as you learns about Root's harrowing fight—and win—against Federal Department of Justice prosecutors who abused their power beyond all imagining.... and based on, literally, nothing. No evidence. No case based in facts. No nothing! The Feds used bully tactics, threats and more, frustrated and trying to "justify" what became a massive, costly "hunt" for something that did not exist. The Feds trampled over individual liberties guaranteed by the Constitution. Five years after $30 million in legal costs and a UNANIMOUS acquital, jurors said they were concerned that these charges were ever filed. This is a modern day David beats Goliath story, and it could affect you! Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your company. Find Show Notes here. Never miss an episode of THE Mentors Radio --available on EVERY podcast platform -- by subscribing here to podcast (free).

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with guest mentor Ram Charan, the world’s premier business advisor to the top companies, about the secret of Amazon’s success. Charan exposes the behind-the-scenes management system that has catapulted Amazon.com to become a major disruptor in many industries around the world, amass a jaw-dropping number of customers and valuable datasets, become a source of constant innovation, and ultimately create a trillion-dollar, high-cash generating corporation in less than 25 years. They also discuss how the secret of Amazon’s success can be applied to any business, including YOURS!  Find Show Notes here.  Find The Mentors Radio FREE Podcast available on all podcast apps, such as Spotify, iTunes, Android, Stitcher, etc.—after the episode’s first airing Saturday morning. Sign up for FREE podcasts on any device here.

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This weekend, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with labor and employment attorneys Michael Caples and David Wolf about employment law and liability in the emerging hyper-litigious workplace. These lawyers have "seen it all" and offer a wealth of first-hand, valuable information regarding workplace allegations of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, abusive workplace behavior and discrimination, to name just a few issues they've successfully resolved.  Valuable information for  employees and employers and entrepreneurs!

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In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Jeff Nemeth, former CEO of the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa, talks with Host Tom Loarie about the innovative and very human way he led Ford Southern Africa from being the lowest performing operation to the Top. It is often said that if you don't have challenges in your business, you're doing something wrong! It's par for the course.

Jeff shows us how to tackle problems head-on, with a genuine appreciation for the humanity of the people involved, knowing how to foster a strong sense of shared vision and teamwork, clear focus on the goals, and a sense of humor. In the episode, Jeff also shares his career journey, his unique, intrapreneurship style, the risks he has taken, and the innovative strategies he developed to transform Ford Southern Africa. Nemeth’s positions with Ford also include past CEO of Ford Lio Ho Motors in Taiwan and executive director of Global Ownership Life Cycle Management. There are lots of take-away gems in this episode!!

Find out how Jeff Nemeth led a team and culture from disjointed, flagging operations and sales to turn-around and achieve enduring success, sustainable economic performance, sound risk management and high integrity decisions. Find Show Notes here. Listen below (after airing on Saturday) and listen any time, on ANY podcast device here. Don’t miss an episode and sign up for FREE podcasts of the radio show here.

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You want inspiration? John Sitomer delivers in spades! As he puts it, "I spent one third of my life battling cancer. I'm thrilled it was me!" Today on THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with John Sitomer, a fitness entrepreneur, a dad, and the founder of South Florida's Council of Dads.

For John, battling cancer has made him a better person and led him to discover his calling in life, namely, to mentor boys and girls who need a positive parental influence. You see, during John's second bout with cancer, he didn't know if he was going to make it or not. A friend gave him a book that ultimately changed his life, but he couldn't even open the book or turn a page until about 10 months after he received it! As you listen to the show, you'll hear the whole story and it's a WOW! that'll certainly spark ideas and inspiration for YOU, wherever you are, in whatever business you're in, in whatever situation you face.

John talks about "brotherhood" vs. "friendship," about "Pay it Forward" vs. being a victim, and about the blessings of seeing inner-city kids being transformed into confident, positive, givers. He talks about the men who told told him they'd been waiting a lifetime for something like this (South Florida's Council of Dads) where they can give! And... John talks about having NO fear!

The book John received, by the way, is The Council of Dads, written by another dad, Bruce Feiler, who had faced a similar situation as he also had battled cancer. You can find it listed in our Show Notes below.

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John Sitomer:

BIO: See two news articles on John Sitomer below.BOOK that changed his life: The Council of Dads: A Story of Friendship & Learning How to Live, by Bruce FeilerSouth Florida's Council of Dads:Local 'Council of Dads' Takes a Unique Look at Community Service and Charitable Giving Dedicated Dads — Feature story in the Wellington Insider magazineJohn Sitomer and The Council of Dads—AW Spotlight

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Guest Mentor J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., an internationally renowned philosopher at the University of Texas and the author of several books including his newest book, How and How Not Be Happy. They explore and discuss the 13 myths of happiness, talk about "imperfect happiness," and identify the one simple key to true joy and a happy life.

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J. Budziszewski, PhD:

BIO: https://law.utexas.edu/faculty/j-budziszewski/BOOKS:How and How Not Be Happy - by J. Budziszewski, PhDWhat We Can't Not Know: A Guide - by J. Budziszewski, PhDIn this new revised edition of his groundbreaking work, Professor J. Budziszewski questions the modern assumption that moral truths are unknowable. With clear and logical arguments he rehabilitates the natural law tradition and restores confidence in a moral code based upon human nature. What We Can't Not Know explains the rational foundation of what we all really know to be right and wrong and...read more>The Revenge of Conscience: Politics and the Fall of Man - by J. Budziszewski, PhDHow to Stay Christian in College - (a popular guide for young people) - by J. Budziszewski, PhDWritten on the Heart: The Case for Natural Law - by J. Budziszewski, PhDNatural Law for Lawyers - by J. Budziszewski, PhDThe Line Through the Heart: Natural Law as Fact, Theory, and Sign of Contradiction - by J. Budziszewski, PhDOn the Meaning of Sex - by J. Budziszewski, PhDCommentary on Thomas Aquinas’s Treatise on Law - by J. Budziszewski, PhDCommentary on Thomas Aquinas's Virtue Ethics - by J. Budziszewski, PhDCommentary on Thomas Aquinas’s Treatise on Happiness and Ultimate Purpose - by J. Budziszewski, PhDCommentary on Thomas Aquinas’s Treatise on Divine Law - by J. Budziszewski, PhD

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In today’s episode, The Mentors Radio Host Ric Brutocao talks with John Eastman, Esq., Ph.D., a Constitutional lawyer, and a Senior Fellow and Director of Claremont Institute’s Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence. He is also a former Henry Salvatori Professor of Law and Community Service, and former Dean, at Chapman University Fowler School of Law and a frequent radio and TV guest, including on the Hannity and Hugh Hewitt shows. He is a former clerk for the U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and a very sharp mind who discusses not only the brilliance of our Founding Fathers and the U.S. Constitution but also its impact on business today. Find Show Notes here. Listen Below… and Be sure to sign up for the FREE podcast — on any platform or device — here, and don’t miss an episode of THE MENTORS RADIO!

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In this episode, executive producer Karen Walker interviews the original three hosts of The Mentors Radio—Tom Loarie, Ric Brutocao and John Phillips. Each is a highly sought-after, successful CEO of their own companies, in three very different industries. That said, they each share a passion and history of highest ethics throughout their careers and a passion for helping others succeed.

The Mentors Radio original hosts: L to R, Ric Brutocao, John Phillips and Tom Loarie

Tom Loarie began work as a brick layer to earn money while in school but he is most known for a stellar career in the life sciences field, as a start-up CEO for a number of companies, some of whose medical devices have saved lives and reversed the course of serious disease. He is currently the start-up CEO of Silicon Valley-based Bryologyx, developing a new class of drugs to enhance the response rates and treatment durability of cancer immunotherapies.

Ric Brutocao hails primarily from the tech arena, ultimately launching and eventually selling his own company. He also has served as a remarkable CEO, President and Executive leader in a number of other companies including the international luxury appliance company DACOR, at least one winery, an Italy-based yacht company and too many others to list. The founder of DACOR once noted that "Ric is the best operational manager I've ever seen." Ric currently serves as managing partner of Laguna Hills, CA-based Venture Financial Partners.

John Phillips, Jr. co-founded with his wife, Mary, what has become one of the largest stained glass companies in the world, Associated Crafts® & Willet Hauser® Stained Glass Studio. He grew up in the industry, often accompanying his father on stained glass sales or follow-up visits. Then he worked in the industry, learning all aspects of the craft and business. By the time he and his wife launched their own stained glass company, John was already a sought-after industry expert. But he added a fresh, new level of technology and automation that enabled them to deliver superior customer experience and a superior satisfaction guarantee. People noticed. The quality of their craftsmanship, the superb customer communications, employee training and efficient problem-solving quickly set their company apart from others. And, John remained a go-to friend, helper and advisor in the facility management, stained glass and related industries when peers sought help. His drive for excellence paid off. Within 15 short years of launching their business, one of the largest legacy stained glass firms in the country—over 100 years old—invited John to consider acquiring their company. The rest is history. Now John and Mary own and run Associated Crafts® & Willet Hauser® Stained Glass Studio.

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, you'll get first-hand, real-world insights into how to run a successful business, regardless of industry or experience. It's raw and real and a lot of fun to learn from these three Master Mentors!

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In this episode of The Mentors Radio show, Host Tom Loarie talks with Neil Hoyne, the Chief Measurement Strategist at Google. Hoyne is also a Senior Fellow at Wharton and author of Converted: The Data-Driven Way to Win Customers' Hearts.

Those who succeed in acquiring new customers, growing business relationships and ultimately succeeding in business use data, not guessing. Neil Hoyne is an internationally renown master at identifying and evaulating the right data for any given business and goal, for evaluating that data in the right way, in the right context, and for knowing how best to adjust as needed in order to achieve record-breaking results and improved growth. He knows the long vision, how to prioritize and understand the lifetime value of a customer or client, how to build strong relationships using digital media. He is the undisputed, go-to person when some of the biggest companies in the world seek digital marketing advice. This interview is invaluable for anyone interested in seriously growing their business.

NEIL HOYNE has served as an analyst, researcher, inventor, lecturer and, in his words, considers himself to be the father of "many forgettable slides and Venn diagrams". A witness to, and participant in, both billion-dollar successes and instructive failures, all in the pursuit of building indestructible customer relationships through digital media.As Google’s Chief Measurement Strategist, Neil has had the privilege to lead more than 2,500 engagements with the world’s biggest advertisers. His efforts have helped these companies acquire millions of customers, improve conversion rates by more than 400 percent and generate billions in incremental revenue. He is also the author of the new book, Converted: The Data-Driven Way to Win Customers Hearts.

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NEIL HOYNE:

BIO: https://wikitia.com/wiki/Neil_Hoyne

BOOK: Converted: The Data-Driven Way to Win Customers' Hearts , by Neil Hoyne

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You might think you can't learn life-changing business success principles from a seasoned teacher who spent much of his life helping at-risk youth succeed in every way—from school to happiness to forging their own strong families to careers—but you'd be wrong! You can learn a TON from this award-winning changemaker, Dr. Joseph Marshall, and The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie in today's engaging and inspiring episode. "Doc" Marshall delivers down-to-earth, first-hand, real-world tips and advice for success in life and work.

MacArthur Genius Award-winner Joseph Marshall, Ph.D., is an author, lecturer, radio talk show host and most importantly, a former math teacher and administrator with the San Francisco Unified School District and a long-time community anti-violence activist.

As a public school teacher, he grew sick and tired of watching his most promising students fall prey to the lure of gangs, drugs, and crime, and end up either dead or in prison.  Finding that neither the justice nor school system seemed willing even to try to address the underlying problems--to give the kids the kind of information and assistance they really needed--he leapfrogged right over the system and co-founded the Omega Boys Club, based upon the belief that young people of the inner city want a way out of the life they're in, but just don't know how to get out.  Since the club's inception in 1987, with a handful of kids in a community center basement, he and his small army of street soldiers have already helped 600 kids out of gang-banging and drug-dealing, and pushed, tutored, driven and even funded 140 inner-city kids into colleges around the country.

He's the co-founder and executive director of Stay Alive and Free, a nonprofit dedicated to keeping at-risk youth alive and free, unharmed by violence and free from incarceration. Dr. Marshall has won MANY MANY awards for his successful leadership and results, and he continues to win awards. He also founded the Street Soldiers National Consortium, a group of activists dedicated to preventing violence nationwide, and co-founded the Omega Boys Club.

Dr. Marshall's life-transforming, proven principles of success lie in treating violence as any doctor would treat a disease. And these principles transfer to anyone's life and business, no matter what age, and no matter where you are in the growth and learning curve!

SHOW NOTES:

BIO: https://usfblogs.usfca.edu/sfchangemakers/2020/07/02/dr-joseph-marshall/

https://amzn.to/3NIdCg4

BOOK: Street Soldier: One Man's struggle to save a generation, one life at a time, by Joseph Marshall

WEBSITE: Stayaliveandfree.org

RADIO SHOW: https://stayaliveandfree.org/programs/street-soldiers-radio/

VIDEO on Dr. Marshall: https://vimeo.com/209971873/b6856b832c

AWARDS (partial list):

MacArthur Genius Award2012 "Best Community-oriented Radio Program Award" from SF Weekly for Street Soldiers2004 Ashoka Fellow2001 "Use Your Life Award" from Oprah Winfrey's Angel Network1996 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Award from the National Educational AssociationEssence Award honoring outstanding contributions by African American menLeadership Award from the Children's Defense Fund1994 MacArthur Fellows Program

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It may not immediately seem like elections make a difference in our daily lives, but we couldn't be more wrong about that! Sharp lawyer and real estate developer and investor Tim Strader talks with Host Ric Brutocao about why and how elections—Every. Single. Election.— has consequences for you and me. It doesn't matter which "party" you prefer. It doesn't matter where you live. Any election has consequences that affect our life, our business -- a practical and eye-opening discussion!

Tim and Ric do not agree on all points, but they do agree that every election has consequences and their lively discussion includes real-world examples and perspective.  Find Show Notes here. Listen below, or subscribe to The Mentors Radio podcast here.

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This Memorial Day weekend on The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie honors Vets in an in-depth interview with two remarkable veterans, George Randle and Mike Sarraille, on their outstanding success helping veterans transition into civilian jobs that are well-suited to their military and leadership training, adaptability and individual strengths and passions. Mike Sarraille is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, founder and board director for VETTED Foundation and the co-founder, managing partner and CEO of EF Overwatch. George Randle is retired U.S. Army, whose assignments included Berlin Brigade, US CENTCOM, III Corps, deployments to Africa, Central America and Guantanamo Bay, and key leadership assignments as Platoon Leader (twice), Exec Officer for the largest company in Berlin and Company Commander at Ft. Hood, TX. He has 20+ years of Fortune 100 and 1000 human resources and talent acquisition executive experience AND he created one of the largest, most successful Veteran Hiring Programs for a Global Fortune 50 firm...Mike and George continue to help transition vets into civilian jobs successfully

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This weekend on The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie interviewed James Sutcliffe, the entrepreneurial, London-based founder and CEO of The Founding Network, a free international collaboration platform for entrepreneurs who are founders of companies. In this episode, you'll hear Tom and James discuss first-hand experiences in business and start-ups of any size, including challenges, discoveries and the "why" behind The Founding Network, as well as its impact on entrepreneurial achievements. Pretty awesome stuff!!!

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In this episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with guest mentor Tatiana "Tajci" Cameron, an inspiring singer and songwriter who traded the glamour, fame and money of nearly overnight, Platinum record-selling fame in her native Croatia, for artistic freedom and an authentic personal and spiritual life. She left it all behind, only to gain far greater happiness, meaning and success. In this episode, Tajci shares her hard-earned insights on brokenness, including ways that it permeates our culture and seeps into unexpected places, impacting ourl ives and those of our loved ones... and how to anchor ourselves to live our truest self and find genuine peace and happiness.

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In this episode, host Tom Loarie talks with Carol Fishman Cohen, founder and CEO of iRelaunch. Learn how to start again in your career, even after a long break! ...And learn how to start again, to re-enter the workforce, with success and doing what you enjoy. Anyone who’s taken a long break from their career — for any reason — knows it isn’t always easy to pick up where they were when they’re ready to re-enter the work force. This weekend’s guest mentor, Carol Fishman Cohen, knows the challenge first-hand and decided to do something about it. So can you! Listen to the radio show below. or…Don’t miss an episode and get free podcasts here (on ANY device, any platform!).

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In today's episode, Host Tom Loarie interviews two stand-out mentors—Justice Alan Page in the first half of the show and Mike McCoy in the second half of the show—both are University of Notre Dame (UND) football and Professional National Football League greats dedicated to building our future by helping to influence and shape today's youth in positive ways.

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First, Tom talks with Retired Justice Alan Page, who is the first African American to serve on Minnesota's State Supreme Court, a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and who played with the Minnesota Vikings, was named 1971 MVP in the National Football League, is a member of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame, and a member of UND's 1966 national championship team.

In the second half of the show Tom talks with Mike McCoy, former defensive tackle with the Green Bay Packers. You'll learn why both of these influential men are focused now on building a future with America's youth, inspiring them to be all that they can be and to lead their best lives.

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JUSTICE ALAN PAGE:

FOUNDATION: PAGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION (page-ed.org)BIO & BOOKS: (below)

Alan C. Page was born August 7, 1945, in Canton, Ohio.  He graduated from Canton Central Catholic High School in 1963, and received his B.A. in political science from the University of Notre Dame in 1967 and his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1978.

After graduating from law school, Alan Page worked as an attorney for a law firm in Minneapolis, then served seven years as an attorney in the office of the Minnesota Attorney General.

He sought election to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1992 and won, becoming the first African American on the court and one of the few associate justices ever to join the court initially through election, rather than appointment by the governor.  

When Justice Page was reelected in 1998, he became the biggest vote-getter in Minnesota history. He was reelected in 2004 and 2010 and served until he reached the mandatory retirement age of 70 in 2015.

Law was Alan Page’s second career; he was first known for his skills in football both in college and in the NFL.  At Notre Dame, Alan Page led the school’s storied football program to the 1966 national championship, and in 1993 he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Alan Page was a first-round draft choice of the Minnesota Vikings in 1967 and he played for the Vikings until 1978. The last three years of his football career were with the Chicago Bears, 1978–1981. During his career, Alan Page played in 218 consecutive games, earning All-Pro honors six times, and was voted to nine consecutive Pro Bowls.

In 1971 he was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player, becoming only the second defensive player in history to be named MVP. In 1988 Alan Page was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

In November 2018, Justice Page received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

In 2019 he was chosen as a member of the NFL’s 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.

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Justice Page and his daughter, Kamie Page, have written four children’s picture books:

Alan and His Perfectly Pointy Impossibly Perpendicular Pinky (2013)

The Invisible You (2014)

Grandpa Alan’s Sugar Shack (2017)

Bee Love (Can Be Hard) (2020)

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MIKE McCOY:

MIKE'S WORK WITH YOUTH: MIKE McCOY MINISTRIES (https://mccoy77.com/)BIO: (below)

Mike McCoy is a native of Erie, Pennsylvania and a graduate of Cathedral Prep High School.  He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BA in Economics where he played football and was a Consensus All-American. He was chosen UPI Lineman of the year and was sixth in the Heisman Trophy balloting his senior year.

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In today’s new episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with Kristen Sousa, seasoned executive search executive, formerly with Robert Half, Monster and Indeed, and now co-founder of Talent Squirrels, on up-to-the-minute career and job search advice—for job seekers as well as employers—in today's market, with a glimpse toward what to expect in the near and not-too-near future.

Show Notes for Guest Kristen Sousa:

BIO: From Robert Half to Monster to Indeed, Kristen Sousa has seen it all in the world of talent acquisition, job searches and launching new careersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-sousa-0194735Talent Squirrels: https://talentsquirrels.com/

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In today's episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with Jay Elliot, Apple guru Steve Job's great mentor and friend. Jay is a person of exceptional integrity and good character—as are all our guests. It is evident in all he does and has done—as an author, a serial entrepreneur, former Apple Executive Vice-President, and in his more than 40 years of operations experience with such corporate giants as IBM, Intel and Apple. Jay Elliot is the founder and CEO of TigoHealth, Inc., a medical apps software company empowering patients with mobile access to care, services and health data.

Years ago, Jay, an experienced operating executive from Intel at the time, met Steve Jobs in the reception area of a restaurant. At the time, Jobs needed someone with extensive operating experience. The result of their conversation that day led to a lifelong friendship and collaboration. Within weeks, Steve hired Jay to join Apple and serve as his right-hand man, which eventually segued into serving as a lifelong mentor and friend for many more years, until Jobs’ death in 2011. Find Show Notes here and listen to the podcast below or on ANY podcast platform here.

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In today’s episode, Rob Barnett talks with The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie about how to find a job you LOVE! After a career in broadcasting that included serving as president of radio programing for CBS, Barnett transitioned to become a top executive search professional who has helped many hundreds of individuals find a job they love. His powerful and practical book, Next Job, Best Job, provides a guide for anyone facing a career transition.

Rob Barnett, has real-time solutions that have helped everyone with whom he’s worked. These solutions can help you or someone you know, too!

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In today's episode, The Mentors Host Ric Brutocao talks with Dick Lyles, CEO of Origin Entertainment, about ethical leadership—what it means, how to live it and why it matters. Origin Entertainment is a broad based film and television production company committed to making a positive impact on the modern world through transformative entertainment. Our mission is to produce films that evoke the audience’s desire for the heroic, foster a generosity of spirit, and inspire them to make choices for the greater good. Origin's movies continue to win multiple major awards in the U.S. and abroad.

Origin's CEO, Dick Lyles, does not come from Hollywood. As a young man, Dick embarked on a leadership learning track while studying at the U.S. Naval Academy. After serving several tours of duty in Vietnam, his varied business ventures—all successful—included ongoing leadership training and development for other businesses, corporations and municipalities mostly in the United States, but including overseas. He authored and co-authored 13 books, including several best-sellers, with his first book, Winning Ways: Four Secrets for Getting Great Results by Working Well with People , quickly becoming a New York Times and international best-seller (and still popular today).

In today's interview, Dick talks about a near-death experience that inspired he and his wife, Martha, to restructure their lives and business endeavors to focus on what matters most to them, namely, to do whatever they can to influence culture for the good, for the long haul. In the interview you'll learn why and how producing Top entertainment for the big screen fulfills that mission... in a big way. The interview is fun, inspiring, riveting and worthy of imitation in our own life and business, as you'll discover for yourself.

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Today's topic is how to lead and how to manage your business for profitability during inflation and our guide will be guest mentor Ram Charan, interviewed by The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie, who is himself a seasoned CEO in the life sciences realm. Ram is well-known as the world’s premier advisor to CEOs, business unit managers and boards of directors. He has an unparalleled, up-to-date view of how economies and leading companies work and it what it takes to succeed in an ever-changing world.His 27 books have sold more than 3 million copies, including one of the best-selling business books of all time which he co-authored with Larry Bossidy, Execution.

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Vik Malhotra, McKinsey & Company's Chairman of the Americas, joins The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie for a powerful discussion of leadership from a CEO perspective and the six (6) mindsets that separate the best from the rest. This is a not-to-miss show for anyone who aspires to lead, regardless of their walk in life and position.

We are all dealing with massive uncertainty…and as our trust in the government, media and other players on the national local stage falters, the role of the CEO has emerged as the most trusted of all leadership positions. Learn what is it that distinguishes this role from other leadership roles, and what is it that that distinguishes the best from the rest.

Vik Malhotra has spent countless hours throughout his career counseling CEOs and boards. He is the so-author of CEO EXCELLENCE: The six mindsets that distinguish the best leaders from the rest. McKinsey & Company is the oldest and largest of the "Big Three" management consultancies in the world, with revenue of $10.5 Billion USD (2019) and 30,000 employees (2019).

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Vikram "Vik" Malhotra:

BIO: Vik Malhotra is chairman of the Americas and a senior partner at McKinsey & Company, where he leads the practices in both North America and Latin America. Malhotra previously led McKinsey’s Northeast office and prior to that led McKinsey’s financial institutions practice. He is a member of McKinsey’s shareholders council and director review committee. Malhotra also previously led McKinsey’s North American life insurance practice, the North American personal financial services practice, and co-led the emerging markets financial institutions practice.

At McKinsey, Malhotra has focused on wholesale banking, asset management, private banking and retail banking. His financial services consulting experience has spanned the areas of corporate strategy, business unit strategy, growth strategies, performance transformation, organizational design, operational improvement and business process offshoring. Malhotra began his career at the accounting firm of Ernst & Whinney in London, England. Malhotra is a trustee on the boards of the Wharton Graduate School, the Asia Society, the Touch Foundation and The Conference Board. He earned his MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and his undergraduate degree in economics from the London School of Economics.

BOOK:CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets that Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest

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Award-winning, nationally certified and internationally acclaimed executive coach Marion E. Brooks is a mentor par excellence for his clients, and for our listeners. He's a man who focuses on what you want to achieve and helps you get there as fast as possible. His work over many years with C-suite business leaders, managers, corporate teams, nonprofits, individuals and entrepreneurs at all levels continues to earn high praise and gratitude from those with whom he's worked.

100% of people with whom Marion has worked find increased personal satisfaction and performance, problems are solved, and discover consistent, sky-rocketing improvement in results in whatever they aim to achieve. You can't get better than that!

To have this mentor, Marion E. Brooks, in your head for nearly 60 minutes is a treat well-worth bookmarking so you can hear it again… and again...and…again!

Listen to the radio podcast below, or ANY TIME, ANYWHERE, ON ANY DEVICE and ANY PLATFORM -- TuneIn, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, etc. etc. etc. here

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BIO: https://marionebrooks.com/about/BOOK: What You Don’t Know Is Hurting You: 4 Keys to a Phenomenal Career, by Marion E. BrooksWEBSITE, COACHING AND MORE: https://marionebrooks.com

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Roger Crawford was born without hands, yet he is a champion tennis player. Today, The Mentors Host Tom Loarie interviews our guest mentor Roger Crawford on how to achieve your dreams.

“Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional,” says Roger Crawford, NCAA Division I Hall of Fame and International Tennis Association award-winning tennis player. Now he is one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the world, even inducted into the International Speakers Hall of Fame. And when he talks, Crawford pulls no punches guiding others to achieve their highest goals and dreams. Learn the reasons behind Crawford’s life-long path for success in anything he chooses to do: Believe. Execute. Achieve.—even amid the failures we may experience along the way.

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In today's episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with world-renown performance psychologist Jim Loehr, PhD, about the power of story -- the power of YOUR story. How to find it? Are you following your story or someone else's

Jim has coached some of the most elite professionals in sports, athletics, business, military and nonprofits. These are professionals who are so well-trained and high-level that what will give them "an edge" and what will give them a sense of happiness or fulfillment has nothing to do with skill or technique. Instead, this is how to retrain your thinking to become your truest self, resulting in "a seismic shift," as Jim describes it, in people's lives--from frustration or unhappiness to vibrant happiness and feeling of fulfillment. His Institute of Performance, his books and success are world renown.

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Imagine experiencing spatial disorientation (you can't tell up from down) in an F-16 Fighter Jet while locked into a Death Spiral at 6,000 feet, traveling at 1,000 ft per second... ejecting barely 0.8 SECONDS before it was too late... and surviving. Few live to tell the tale. Former combat fighter pilot, Lt. Col. Peter Smith USAF (ret.) joins The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie to reflect on the OODA Loop training which contributed to his survival. He also shares lessons he learned on what matters most in career and life.

Listen to radio show below (posts after it airs on Salem Radio in San Francisco with live-streaming anywhere in the world on iHeart Radio and Tune-In). Listen to our radio podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform-here

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BIO: https://combatstinkythinking.com/aboutEXCELLENT BOOK: Icarus 2.0, parachute included: A Father's InCentivE$ for CREATEing our wayWEBSITE: CombatStinkyThinking.com LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petestinkysmith/"Mondays with Mover" podcast (mostly military audience) provides much more detail on Smith's F-16 accident...Clips of interview "0.8 Seconds to Live": https://youtu.be/_AVfypz-Q5kFull Interview (better than clips) "0.8 Seconds to Live": https://youtu.be/Zi6ziOhTMTg

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This week on The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with seasoned, certified career management coach and trainer Madelyn Mackie. Madelyn believes that your career should have as much meaning, purpose and happiness as the rest of your life... and she has helped hundreds of clients make that happened. But it started with her own career and her own passions and interests, which you'll hear about in the episode. You'll also learn what she shares with her clients, which have included many individuals as well as VIP clients including Twitter, Chevron, Novartis, Blue Shield of California and the Oakland Raiders, to name a few. You also might have seen her quoted in career magazines or heard her speaking. Put Madelyn's selfless approach to life and to helping others, and her gift for life-changing career guidance to work for you.

Listen to The Mentors Radio live on Salem Radio northern California on Saturdays or live-streaming worldwide on iHeart Radio and Tune-In apps... or listen to the radio show podcast below (posted after the show airs on Saturday)... or follow our podcast here, on any device, at any time.

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In this episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with guest mentor Clint Severson, the former CEO of Abaxis, who transformed a company from bleeding millions of dollars of cash each year to a Two BILLION Dollar acquisition.

Learn how he did it and apply to your own business and dreams. Clint Severson could be described as resilient, persistent, down-to-earth and practical. Little did he know as a young man starting out in business that one day he'd turn a publicly traded company from Death Spiral to a $2 Billion acquisition. It took radical focus, innovative problem-solving, teamwork and perseverance... but what a ride! The best part is that everything he shares—culled from past work experiences combined with new, on-the-spot and intense learning and focus, is immediately applicable to YOUR business, YOUR work situation and YOUR dreams and goals. Don't miss it!

Listen to the Radio show live on Salem radio station 860AM (KTRB) on Saturday at 1pm Pacific Time, or live-streamed world-wide on the iHeart Radio or Tune-In apps. Listen below to the show's podcast, or on ANY podcast platform, ANY time on ANY device HERE...

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Have you ever wondered how people develop and retain their confidence in the toughest of circumstances? In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Dr. Nate Zinsser, West Point Military Academy's Director of Performance Psychology, and author of best-seller, The Confident Mind. Dr. Zinsser shares insights and guides us on how to beat our biggest enemy...by winning the battle in our heads!

Not only has Dr. Zinsser prepared two generations of cadets for leadership in the U.S. Army, but he's also a leading sports psychology mentor for elite athletes, including two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, the National Hockey League's Philadelphia Flyers, and many Olympians and world champions. His book, The Confident Mind, includes a step-by-step program to best harness our beliefs in ourselves to achieve success in every field.

On today's episode, Dr. Nate Zinsser and Host Tom Loarie discuss confidence — How to understand it, how to build it, how to protect it, and how to apply it when performance matters.

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BIO: Nate Zinsser, PhDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-zinsser-35349010Website: https://www.natezinsser.com/BOOK:The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakeable Performance, by Nate Zinsser, PhD - Audiobook, Kindle or book

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Are you too quick to make judgments about people? Then, I invite you to join Host Tom Loarie this weekend on the MENTORS RADIO SHOW. His guest mentors will be two prominent healthcare executives, Selene Burke, OD, and vice president of Clinical Affairs for Refocus Group, and Professor Michelle Williams, RN, MSN, who have cracked the code of success for women of color. Today they serve as an inspiration for thousands of women due to their consistent ethical leadership and dedication to serving others with excellence.

Dr. Selene Burke is a glaucoma-certified optometrist with extensive clinical experience in multi-specialty practices. With Refocus Group, she manages the organization, training and execution of all domestic and international clinical trials, working with other optometrists and ophthamologists worldwide. She received her OD from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN, her MS in Zoology from Auburn University, and her BS in Biology from Rust College.

Michelle Williams, RN, MSN is the MCH Director at Kaiser Foundation Medical Center in Los Angeles, and the Practice Leader for Nursing Innovation and Advanced Technology there, where she's served—and excelled—for more than 30 years.

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BIO: Selene A. Burke, OD Michelle Williams, RN, MSN

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Join The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie this week when Duarte Communication's Patti Sanchez, author of Presenting Virtually: Communicate and Connect With Online Audiences shares her secrets of virtual communications with video conferencing platforms such as ZOOM.

Patti Sanchez, the Chief Strategy Officer for Duarte, has over 30 years of experience as a communicator and consultant. She has led transformative communications initiatives for many brands including Cisco, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, LexisNexis, Nike, Symantec, VMware and Compassion International, and has taught hundreds of leaders to become more empathetic and effective communicators.

She has delivered highly rated presentations for Distance Teaching & Learning Association, ISA, Association for Talent Development, Association for Change Management, Training Industries Conference & Exhibition, Thought Industries Cognition, Khosla Ventures CEO Summit, IABC, Marketing Profs, Presentation Summit, Salesforce Connections and Pioneers Festival, among other events. Her work has been honored by IABC, BMA, and Vital Speeches of the Day and her writing has been featured in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review.

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BIO: https://www.duarte.com/patti-sanchez/

ARTICLES & TALKS: Move Your Audiences with Speeches, Stories, and Ceremonies — by Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez, Harvard Business ReviewThe Corporate Folklorist’s Credo — by Patti Sanchez, Harvard Business ReviewWhy Marketing Needs to Hire a Corporate Folklorist — by Patti Sanchez, Harvard Business Review

BOOKS:Presenting Virtually: Communicate and Connect with Online Audiences — by Patti Sanchez, Duarte CommunicationsIlluminate: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies, and Symbols — by Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez

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Have you ever wondered how the Ritz-Carlton got started? Why has "the Ritz" an expression commonly used as an expression of excellence? TODAY on THE MENTORS RADIO, you'll find out the answers to these questions and more in a one-on-one, in-depth interview with the Founder of the Ritz-Carlton, Horst Schulze, with The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie.

Horst shares his original vision, how he got started, the toughest nail-biting moments and more. Plus, you'll be able to immediately apply what you learn to your own business or division. Find out how easily YOU can become "the Ritz" in your field of work, business and even in life!

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie knocks it out of the ballpark in an absolutely inspiring interview with multiple award-winning boxing champ Hector Colón as Hector talks about his remarkable journey from the boxing ring to the board room. You'll hear first-hand, real-world experience on the power of self-discipline, focus, having a higher "why" and purpose, and on always—ALWAYS—putting others before yourself.

Now president and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS), even though he's not Lutheran or Norwegian—a rarity in the organization's leadership. Under Colón’s visionary and innovative leadership, LSS has adapted new models and business strategies to increase relevancy and operational efficiency. In a nutshell, Hector Colón took the organization from a deficit of $1MM to a thriving profit which has enabled the organization to invest in further outreach. ALL he learned in leadership tracks back to an amazing boxing coach and his own willingness to be teachable, to listen and learn, to act always with integrity and self-discipline, and to put others first.

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Hector Colón:

BIO: https://hectorcolonmke.com/biography/WEBSITE: HectorColonMKE.comFIVE VIRTUES FOR LIFE AND LEADERSHIPBOOK(S): My Journey from Boxing Ring to the Boardroom - by Hector Colón

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with two well-respected Deloitte strategy experts Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach on how to recognize and seize opportunity in the face of uncertainty. In their work with many companies over the years, Geoff and Steven have developed time-tested-and-proven insights on how to avoid missing opportunities in business—and in life. The key is to take action, but which action? How do you know you're making the best choice? Does it matter?

There is so much more to this wise, dynamic and important mentoring for each of us! You'll have to listen to the episode to find out the answers.

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Guest Mentor Gorick Ng, who is the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right. Gorick Ng is a career adviser at Harvard College, specializing in coaching first-generation, low-income students. He has worked in management consulting at Boston Consulting Group, investment banking at Credit Suisse, and is also a researcher with the Managing the Future of Work project at Harvard Business School.

Listen on Salem Radio San Francisco, worldwide on iHeart Radio live-streaming, to the radio podcast below (posted after first airing Saturday), or anytime—on literally any device—here.

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Gorick Ng:

BIO: https://www.acewomenscollective.com/speaker-bio/gorick-ngWEBSITE: http://www.gorick.comBOOK:The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right, by Gorick Ng

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The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie today talks with legendary San Quentin Death Row Chaplain, the Rev. Earl Smith. Rev. Smith has been on our show before, but in case you didn't notice it in his interview, we replay it for you today - Thanksgiving Weekend - because every part of his life and story echoes a life of Gratitude.

Even though his father was a preacher, Earl Smith chose a different path, for reasons you'll hear in the interview. Got involved in gangs, in drug selling, and... eventually... was shot 6 times and left for dead.

That's when a real-life miracle happened. He survived, but it wasn't thought he'd pull through in the hospital. The miracle took place in the hospital -- nothing outstanding or "showy," but rather something interior, something deep, something he knew without doubt was beyond this world, which he credits to the prayers and faith of his father.

You'll learn about all this and more -- the surprising way he became the youngest Death Row chaplain EVER in history, the common sense ways he's influenced and impacted inmates on Death Row as well a other prison chaplains... And more -- Rev. Earl Smith is also the Chaplain of two well-known pro-sports teams the San Francisco Bay Area—the Golden State Warriors and the San Francisco 49ers. You'll learn how he's used his breadth of listening experience and prayerful wisdom to build and, in a sense, cross-polinate between pro athletes and Death Row criminals such fledgling virtues as Hope, Gratitude, Focus, Humility and a sense of Higher Purpose.

Don't miss the personal story, journey and insights of Rev. Earl Smith as he talks with The Mentors Host Tom Loarie! Find Show Notes here. Listen to the radio podcast below. Listen on ANY podcast platform, on ANY device, including TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Google Play, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, etc. etc, -- Chose your podcast platform here.

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In today's episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Guest Mentor Salvatore Buscemi about how the top 0.001%—the wealthiest of the wealthy—invest their dollars, preserve their wealth and what they care about. You'll also learn why that is useful information for any entrepreneur to know, and how to tap into this resource for your own ventures. Buscemi is the CEO and co-founder of Dandrew Partners, a private family investment firm, and he's been working closely with these investors for years, ultimately authoring several books on the topic, including his latest book, Investing Legacy: How the .001% Invest.

Host Tom Loarie, has spent the past 45 years building healthcare companies from the ground up, and working with some of these unique investors along the way, so this is an exceptionally fascinating, insider conversation!

Creating a vision, building strong teams, developing plans and budgets to support precision execution in business are keys to success, but nothing can be achieved without capital, which makes this episode and interview exceptionally useful information for business owners and entrepreneurs.

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In this episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with George Randle, former U.S. Army Company Commander and Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at Forcepoint, one of the nation’s premier cyber-security firms. He is also co-author of “The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent” (find a link to this book in our Show Notes).

Randle understands firsthand the exceptional leadership training of U.S. military vets and he and his team match each individual's unique skills, personality and career interests with companies seeking exactly that match. He's been helping place vets successfully for 20 years!

In this interview, Randle takes us inside his operations. You’ll learn what he means by “the war on talent.” You’ll also learn the Nine Core Character Attributes of a NAVY SEAL, and why these attributes provide a solid foundation for great organizations and great businesses, large or small. Find Show Notes here. After Saturday morning’s airing, listen to podcast below. Even Better, don’t miss an episode and sign up for the FREE podcast here — on any platform from Spotify and iTunes to Google Play and much more.

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In this episode, legendary chaplain Rev. Earl Smith talks with Host Tom Loarie about his life-changing experiences and what matters most in life. Earl Smith is the youngest person ever to be hired (in 1983, at the age of 27) to serve hardened Death Row inmates at notorious, maximum security San Quentin prison. He's still serving Death Row inmates there -- more than 38 years!

He's also the long-time, much-praised chaplain for several Pro sports teams, including the San Francisco 49ers and the Golden State Warriors. Rev. Smith is often asked to appear on radio and TV shows, including CNN, CBS Morning News, HBO, The Discovery Channel, The History Channel and more. He's been featured in Newsweek, Ebony, Christianity Today, Time magazine, People's Weekly, Guidepost, The African Americans and many more.

In 2020, Chaplain Smith was named "National Correctional Chaplain of the Year." He was awarded two Angel awards for excellence in Media, to name just a few of many honors received.

But Earl Smith sure didn't start out as chaplain material! In fact, raised in the town of Stockton, California, he spent his teen years honing his criminal drug activity....until one day he found himself alone and on the ground, having been shot six times and left to die. His father, a preacher and pastor prayed and loved him back to life in the hospital and prophetically told Earl: "You are a rebel, but you are God's rebel and he's going to use you to his glory."

PURE INSPIRATION! Find Show Notes here (where you'll also find a link to Earl's book, Death Row Chaplain: Unbelievable True Stories from America's Most Notorious Prison. 

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Sportscasters talk about "impact players," those who really stand out in their athleticism and also their character, who make a team perform at their peak, take the lead, bring it home. But impact players don't just exist in the realm of sports. They're in every aspect of our lives, career and business.

Renown leadership coach, best-selling author and today's Guest Mentor Liz Wiseman, talks with The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie about impact players, what sets them apart, what motivates them, the rewards they receive that keep them top of their game, and how you and I can become impact players in our own way and in our own environment at work, home and play.

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In this legacy episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with Jim Horan, who sadly passed away in 2019. Jim founded the One Page Business Plan company after nearly two decades in senior level financial positions with Shaklee Corporation and Bayer Pharmaceuticals. His mission was to create transformative change in the business and non-profit worlds. His book, which was published in 1998, sold millions of copies worldwide and has been translated into several languages. It has been one of the best-selling business books on Amazon ever since.

Over the past 25 years, his company has helped thousands of businesses achieve sustainable cash flow and profit growth. He regularly addressed audiences across the North America, helping business owners and CEOs systematically make their business is more profitable. It is a privilege to bring you this exclusive interview with Jim Horan.

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In today's episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with our guest mentor today, Rob Barnett. After a career in broadcasting that included serving as president of radio programing for CBS, Barnett transitioned to become a top executive search professional who has helped many hundreds of individuals find a job they love. His powerful and practical book, Next Job, Best Job, provides a guide for anyone facing a career transition.

Yes, losing your job can be devastating. Nearly everyone has had to go through it at least once in their life, even top CEOs.

It results in a sudden change to your life, your relationships and your identity, and in today’s fast-changing work environment, it can be downright scary. Years ago, we could expect to change jobs three to six times in our life.

Now, young adults can expect not just to change jobs, but to change careers, three to six times, due to the structural changes that are underway now. Not to mention the structural changes over the past 20 years—in cable, in print media, transportation and more, in addition to the changes due and coming as a result of Covid. Our guest mentor today, Rob Barnett, has real-time solutions that have helped everyone with whom he's worked. These solutions can help you or someone you know, too!

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In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with David Siegel, the dynamic CEO of MeetUp.com about the critical importance of community—in life, in work, in everything we do! He also shares useful insights about adaptability in life and work situations. Not to mention, his interesting journey to becoming CEO of MeetUp, why it works and more. Find Show Notes here. Listen to radio podcast below or sign up and listen to the radio podcast on literally ANY platform here.

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In today’s episode, world-renown business advisor to Jeff Bezos and other corporate CEOs -- the humble and brilliant Ram Charan talks with Host Tom Loarie about the new rules of competition today and how to stay ahead with YOUR business.

Ram Charan is a constant student of how to gain an edge in business and his principles work for every business, regardless of location, product(s) and circumstances.

Yes, Ram holds a doctorate in corporate governance from Harvard Business School, along with other degrees and studies, but it his humility, his ongoing and incisive observations and his seasoned ability to identify changes and trends—in economies, corporate transactions and productivity, and principles of consistent success—that really set him apart.

The world changes constantly. Ram notices.

Fortune Magazine calls Ram Charan “the most influential consultant alive,” thanks to a reputation earned through more than thirty years of wise counsel to the top companies, CEOs, and boards of our time. 32 books, more than 4 million copies and 4 best sellers.  

His 32 books have sold more than 4 million copies and include 4 of the best-selling business books of all time, one of which he co-authored with Larry Bossidy, Execution. His latest book “Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age” is destined to be another best-seller.

Today, the rules of competition are changing, and changing FAST. This is a historical pivot for business. How do we succeed, ride the wave and prosper? Ram Charan delivers six new rules to prosper in today’s digital age, regardless of the size of your business.

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HAVE YOU EVER MISSED AN OPPORTUNITY IN BUSINESS OR LIFE BECAUSE YOU MISSED READING THE TEA LEAVES? In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with two well-known Deloitte strategy experts Steven Goldbach and Geoff Tuff on how to recognize and seize opportunity in the face of uncertainty. In their work with many companies over the years, Steven and Geoff have developed great insights on missing opportunities in business -- and life -- by acting tentatively in the face of uncertainty instead of taking action. There is so much more to this very dynamic, important and insightful "mentoring." Show notes and more will be posted after the show broadcast on Saturday, including a podcast of the radio broadcast. Never miss an episode by subscribing here.

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In this episode, The Mentors Host Tom Loarie talks with financial executive Jim Horan on his creation of a One-Page Business Plan. After two decades in senior financial positions with Shaklee Corporation and Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Horan launched The One Page Business Plan Company that has helped literally thousands of businesses achieve sustainable cash flow and profit growth. If you're an entrepreneur, or you're someone who wants to keep it simple, this show is for you! Find Show Notes here. Listen to radio podcast below. You can also subscribe to the show podcast on ANY platform -- here.

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In this episode, host Ric Brutocao talks with sharp, top legal mind and law professor John C. Eastman, a Constitutional lawyer and former college dean who once clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. He is the founding director of Claremont College's Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence. On the show, Ric & John discuss under-the-radar government policies and laws that threaten our businesses and freedoms, the wisdom and benefits of our U.S. Constitution, the forces that seek to destroy it, how this affects our business and opportunities, and what we can do about it. Find Show Notes here.

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In this episode, host Tom Loarie talks with Broadcast Hall of Famer Eric Rhoads and how he followed his passion to create one of the fastest growing media companies in the U.S... Tom and Eric met in a local, off-hours oil painting class years ago and kept in touch. Rhoads' remarkable journey to launch and grow Streamline Publishing Inc, and his foray from radio into fine art media, is fascinating. More than that, its raw and real... and can be imitated by anyone who has the guts to follow his or her ethical passions in life and business. Find show notes here. The show will be posted after Saturday's live air broadcast. Sign up here to never miss a show... it's FREE!

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In this episode, Joel Manby, former CEO of SeaWorld, talks with The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie about Seven Timeless Principles that can make keep you steady and your business moving forward no matter what. Author of the book LOVE WORKS: Seven Timeless Principles for Effective Leaders, Manby currently runs an organization of the same name which is dedicated to mentoring others in servant leadership and in principles and habits that literally transform corporate and nonprofit cultures and organizations for the good.

Manby’s leadership philosophy evolved while an executive at Saab, then as CEO of Herschend Family Enterprises (a privately owned themed entertainment company), and finally as CEO of SeaWorld. Find Show Notes here. Listen to the radio podcast below. Sign up for FREE radio podcasts here.

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BIO: https://www.brucegreyson.com/about/OTHER INFORMATION:What is a Near-Death Experience?More research and information on near-death experiences

BOOKS:AFTER, A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond, by Bruce Greyson, Ph.D.

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Join Host Tom Loarie this Saturday as our Guest Bruce Greyson M.D., the doctor renowned as being “The Father of Near-Death Experience Research” and the author of AFTER, shares his insights from 45 years of extensive Near-Death Experience (NDE) research and what this research and his findings tell us about life and beyond.

Dr. Greyson is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia. He is also the co-founder of The International Association for Near Death Studies, the author of the book AFTER (mentioned above) and co-editor of The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences.

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In this episode of The Mentors Radio, host Tom Loarie talks with famed photographer Michael Collopy about his renown portrait photos, his business, and the art of telling someone's story — speaking "a thousand words" — through photography. Collopy tells his experience learning from and working with Ansel Adams, how he grew his business and continually listened and improved, plus how he embraced opportunities and persevered through challenges. For Collopy, it's not mere "technique," instead you'll hear how humility and continually sharpening his ability to listen, observe and receive the subject of his photography is an ongoing learning for him, and essential to his award-winning achievements with the camera. Artist and entrepreneur, what are his tips for success?

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In this episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with Guest Mentor Mary Jo Potter, a preeminent leader in strategic corporate guidance. Mary Jo is an entrepreneur, venture investor and a highly regarded board director with a successful career that spans several decades. Having sold a software-as-service company to McGraw Hill, she became active in Angel investing by joining Keiretsu Forum, where she has been a member for 20 years.

Mary Jo currently serves as the Founder, CEO and Managing Director of Healthcare Angels, an investment and advisory firm focused on promoting innovation in healthcare; a GP in Keiretsu Capital, where she has been on the investment committee for five years; and a member of Keiretsu Forum’s Investment Committee, which screens healthcare investment opportunities.

In addition she is an LP in Purple Arch Ventures (Northwestern University’s venture fund), an LP in Portfolia, and a member of Band of Angels and Skydeck. Mary Jo is on several boards, and she has helped six companies to IPO or acquisition.

She is a member of Women Corporate Directors and treasurer of the International Women’s Forum.

Mary Jo Potter was also a transformative Chairperson at Dignity Health and a board member for Catholic Healthcare Initiatives. The two entities later combined to become one of the largest Catholic healthcare systems in the world. The topics on today's episode will span healthcare and the pillars of success for a start-up.

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In today's episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with guest mentor Clint Severson about the hard-won secrets he learned as he turned around a publicly traded company that was in a death spiral, bleeding cash and failing fast. The former CEO of Abaxia is down-to-earth and inspiring. And thanks to his clear vision, creative thinking and relentless perseverance he parlayed disaster into a $2 billion acquisition down the road. You can use his principles to do the same in your own business!

Clint shares his thought process, how he built a high-performance team in the challenging field of healthcare diagnostics. He talks about how he focused on company culture and well-crafted compensation programs that transformed the failing company into an empowered team.

Hear the inside transformation story first-hand because there are so many nuggets to help YOUR business thrive and grow no matter what… Find Show Notes here. Listen below—which we’ll post after Saturday’s broadcast— or by podcast on any device here.

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In this episode, "LOONSHOTS" author Safi Bahcall—a second-generation physicist, bio-tech entrepreneur, and former public company CEO—absolutely inspires entrepreneurs as he talks with Host Tom Loarie. Safi is known widely beyond the world of biotech as the author of LOONSHOTS, which was the #1 most recommended book of the year in 2019, has been translated into 18 languages, and has since sold more than 250,000 copies…Find out why the subtitle of his book is "“Nurture the CRAZY IDEAS that win wars, cure diseases, and transform industries," how he ended up creating the company Synta, his Five Rules of LOONSHOTS, and how all of his learning can be directly applied to your business, your ideas, your situation and put YOU on a path to achieve breakthrough results.

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In this episode, Host Tom Loarie, the pioneering CEO of Bryologyx, talks with Award-winning Entrepreneur and Mentor Sabrina Horn. With only $500 in her pocket and five years of work experience, Sabrina founded Horn Group, a public relations firm that for a quarter century, advised thousands of executives and their companies—from the hottest startups to the Fortune 500. She was one of few female CEOs in Silicon Valley in the early 1990s. Sabrina has learned over the course of her career that INTEGRITY IS NOT OPTIONAL… and she not only lives this principle, but seamlessly integrates it into everything she does, including her work mentoring start-up founders and others. Sabrina's new book, MAKE IT, DON’T FAKE IT, highlights the "why" and "how" behind the truth that authenticity is CRITICAL for true success in life.

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On today's episode, our three initial Mentors -- Founding Hosts of THE MENTORS RADIO program -- talk about WHY we launched this radio program, their three unique backgrounds and journeys as CEOs, the importance of mentorship in their very successful careers, and why each of them continue to put Ethics and People First in everything they do. You'll also learn some of their biggest challenges and how they endured, their individual recipes for success in ANY endeavor, and why they have mentored others throughout their careers and continue to do so on this program. Find Show Notes here... Listen below to the radio podcast (posted after the first broadcast airing on Saturday morning) ... and BEST YET, Sign up for our FREE podcast and never miss an episode!!

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with Steve Ubl, President and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) discuss COVID, vaccine development and more.  PhRMA is an organization representing and working with America’s leading drug companies. Combined, these companies directly employ more than 854,000 Americans and invest more than $90 billion in research and development every year — more than any other industry in America. Ubl peels back the layers and delivers a first-hand, fascinating, insider look at one of the largest industries in the U.S., including some remarkable new developments. Find Show Notes here and a Podcast of the Radio show below! Sign up for free podcasts of the show here!

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In today's episode, the world's premiere business consultant and advisor, Ram Charan, talks with The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie about his Six New Rules for businesses—large and small—to avoid extinction in today's digital era.

Ram is well known as the world’s premier advisor to CEOs, business unit managers, and boards of directors. In addition to other degrees and experience, he holds a doctorate in corporate governance from Harvard Business School. He is a learner par excellence, regardless of where or in what circumstances he is immersed. In sum, Ram has an unparalleled, continuously up-to-date view of how economies and leading companies work and it what it takes to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Fortune Magazine calls Ram Charan “the most influential consultant alive,” thanks to a reputation earned through more than thirty years of wise counsel to the top companies, CEOs, and boards of our time. 32 books, more than 4 million copies and 4 best sellers.  

His 32 books have sold more than 4 million copies and include 4 of the best-selling business books of all time, one of which he co-authored with Larry Bossidy, Execution. His latest book “Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age” is destined to be another best-seller.

Today, the rules of competition are changing, and changing FAST. This is a historical pivot for business. How do we succeed, ride the wave and prosper? Ram Charan delivers six new rules to prosper in today's digital age, regardless of the size of your business.

The first show airs Saturday morning, after which it will be posted below. Find Show Notes here. (posted after Sat show airing) and DO NOT MISS AN EPISODE, LISTEN WHENEVER YOU WANT - by subscribing for FREE to our podcast (on any device and platform, from Apple podcasts to Google Play, to Stitcher, iTunes, and more, HERE.

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In this episode, host Tom Loarie talks with guest mentor Ulrich Schmid-Maybach, whose great grandfather, Wilhelm Maybach, designed the first high-speed internal combustion engine in 1883 and the first Mercedes car in 1901. Today the Mercedes Maybach is known to the most elite of car enthusiasts worldwide; the ultra-luxury car starts at $168,600.

But this episode is not about luxury. It’s about super-innovation, building bridges from the past to the future, and mentoring others. Ulrich founded the Maybach Foundation in 2006 with the dual mission of honoring the history of ingenious designers and inventors Wilhelm and Karl Maybach and mentoring a new generation of innovators to follow their own inspirations. The Foundation’s motto is “Your best future is helping someone else find theirs.” 

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On today's episode of THE MENTORS RADIO show, Host Tom Loarie talks with talent acquisition expert Kristen Sousa, the co-founder of Talent Squirrels, whose 20-year career includes key roles at Robert Half, Monster, and INDEED.com (the highest-traffic job website in the U.S.). Learn what's hot, and what's not in today's career market. What trends—and what obstacles—are emerging after a year of remote work and shutdowns? Is the world of work still upside down or is it beginning to stabilize or grow?

Is it true that some companies desperate to find employees right now? Is this for a particular sector or across the board? Are new geographic hot spots emerging, such as Florida? What about those who have moved due to remote work but now are expected to return to the office? Is vaccination becoming a prerequisite for a job, even if it is not likely to hold up in court if challenged? What about employee mental health working still at home? Who holds the cards now? Are new industries emerging?... and so much more!

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Find out why serving in the military is the greatest leadership development training one could hope for. Not easy. But invaluable in terms of self-discipline and leadership, skills that translate well into private sector leadership once you learn how to navigate the transition.

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with two military veterans who have helped thousands make that transition from military to civilian work. These guests are George Randle—a U.S. Army veteran whose military assignments included the U.S. Army Berlin Brigade, US CENTCOM and III Corps with deployments to Africa, Central America and Guantanamo Bay, key leadership assignments including Platoon Leader, Executive Officer and Company Commander, and Mike Sarraille, a retired Navy SEAL whose medals include a Silver Star, six Bronze Stars, and a Purple Heart.

Randle and Sarraille continue to achieve outstanding success in helping veterans transition into private sector jobs that are well-suited to their military and leadership training, adaptability, individual strengths and passions.

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Mike Sarraille is the Co-Founder, Managing Partner & CEO of EF Overwatch. Mike is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, founder and board of director for the VETTED Foundation, a 501(c)3 Veteran executive education platform. HE served fifteen years as an officer in the SEAL Teams and five years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an enlisted Recon Marine and Scout-Sniper before receiving his commission in the Navy, serving in SEAL Team THREE, Task Unit Bruiser. After leading several major, historic and pivotal combat operations in the Middle East, he was selected for assignment to the Joint Special Operations Command where he completed multiple combat deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Mike is a recipient of the Silver Star, six Bronze Stars, two Defense Meritorious Service Medals, and a Purple Heart.

George Randle is Strategic Advisor and also Managing Partner of EF Overwatch. An experienced veteran, coach, mentor and hands-on leader, George brings to the table 20+ years of Fortune 100 and Fortune 1000 global Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Executive experience enabling individuals, teams and organizations achieve consistent and impactful outcomes. He created one of the largest and most successful Veteran Hiring Programs for a Global Fortune 50 firm, and continues to trained and coached 1000’s of Veterans on interviewing and career search skills. He continues today helping Veterans successfully bring forward those critical leadership, management and program management skills that make them invaluable assets to every company they join. Prior to this work, George’s military career assignments included the US Army Berlin Brigade, US CENTCOM and III Corps with deployments to Africa, Central America and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He also served in key leadership assignments – twice as a Platoon Leader, as the Executive Officer for the largest company in Berlin and finally two years as a Company Commander at Ft. Hood, Texas.

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On today's episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with world-renowned business educator, pioneer, and Inc. Magazine's named #1 Executive Coach, Marshall Goldsmith, PhD. This is a real treat because listeners get to hear Marshall's own motivation as well as the same advice and coaching that has helped major executives turn around their lives and their businesses to achieve massive success, and to achieve it with a clear sense of purpose and meaning. He can do the same for you on this episode. Marshall has advised and coached Top business executives from around the world, has authored and/or edited 42 books, and is a well-recognized and awarded expert on helping people turn inertia into action, meaning and happiness. Two of his best-selling books – "Triggers…" and "What Got You Here Won’t Get You There"—have been recognized as the two of the Top 100 books ever written in their field.Today, with Marshall as our guide, we will explore MOJO – How to get it, How to keep it, and How to get it back if you've lost it. Listen to the radio podcast below. Find Show Notes here. And even better, Subscribe for FREE to the radio podcast here.

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Jeff Nemeth, former CEO of the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa, talks with Host Tom Loarie about how he led Ford Southern Africa from being the lowest performing operation to the Top. He also shares his career journey, his unique, intrapreneurship style, the risks he has taken, and the innovative strategies he developed to transform Ford Southern Africa. Nemeth's positions with Ford also include past CEO of Ford Lio Ho Motors in Taiwan and executive director of Global Ownership Life Cycle Management.

Anyone can apply what Jeff did to their business... Listen to the show to find out how Jeff Nemeth led a team and culture from disjointed, flagging operations and sales to turn-around and achieve enduring success, sustainable economic performance, sound risk management and high integrity decisions. Find Show Notes here. Listen below (after airing on Saturday) and listen any time, on ANY podcast device here. Don’t miss an episode and sign up for FREE podcasts of the radio show here.

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In today's episode of The Mentors Radio, Origin Entertainment CEO and executive film producer Dick Lyles talks with Host Ric Brutocao about lessons he learned from serving in the U.S. Navy, training in leadership development, launching and running his own business and, now, serving as CEO of Origin Entertainment, an award-winning Hollywood film production company. Lyles addresses overcoming challenges, the power of sticking to ethical principles no matter what, and he gives us an insider look at what it's like to run an award-winning film studio. He also talks about wisdom gained over the years from others and from first-hand experience. Listen to the live show podcast below, Find Show Notes here, and be sure to subscribe to the FREE show podcast on any platform you want, here.

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In this episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with James Sutcliffe, the London-based founder and CEO of The Founding Network, a free international collaboration platform for entrepreneurs who are founders of companies. The conversation focuses on the reality of starting a company, the unique expectations and challenges of a founder and entrepreneur, Sutcliffe's own journey and motivation, and a plethora of inspiring, insightful and really helpful entrepreneurial mentoring, perspective and encouragement.

In addition to learning his experience in creating a fast-growing crowd-sourced collaboration platform forentrepreneurs, he also addresses start-up myths, handling failure and how entrepreneurs and theirfamilies are emotionally challenged by Vulnerability, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA).

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This week, Host Tom Loarie talks with Jeff Schwartz, the founding partner of Deloitte Consulting's Future of Work Practice and the global editor of the influential Global Human Capital Trends Report. On today's show, Jeff talks about opportunity, resilience and career growth in the accelerated future of work. How have worldwide and local shutdowns triggered by COVID-19 and other dynamics, combined with technology, increased massive changes in future employment models? How can you build on your skills and experience to navigate the emerging workplace? How is this affecting Deloitte and its work model, and why is this so important to understand? You'll learn this and much more on today's episode of The Mentors Radio. Find Show Notes here. Listen below. And, sign up for the Free Podcast of the show here—on any platform, including iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, TuneIN, any platform that's out there—so you never have to miss an episode!

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Dr. Jacqueline Dupont talks with The Mentors Radio Host Ric Brutocao about how she elevated her passion for those afflicted with dementia, and their families, into a sustainable business without sacrificing excellent care and genuine compassion. In fact, excellent medical care and genuine compassion for each individual in her care are the very principles that set her places apart from other care facilities. Even more, the same principles that guided and continue to guide Jacqueline's work can apply to any healthcare or literally any other business. Learn more in this personal interview. Listen to the episode below. Subscribe FOR FREE to The Mentors Radio here -- on any device, any platform, including iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, iTunes, and everything else!

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In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, host Tom Loarie interviews guest mentor Dr. Ming Wang, M.D., Ph.D., a man who transitioned from facing deportation to rural China for a life of hard labor in his native Communist China where he grew up, to making in to the United States—by the slimmest of chances. In the U.S., Ming received an M.D. from Harvard, magna cum laude, and a Ph.D. in laser physics from MIT. Now a world-renown, multi-award-winning eye surgeon, Nashville, Tennessee-based Dr. Wang has never forgotten his roots. Though his list of eye patients include Dolly Parton and other famous people, what he has done for those struggling with sight issues in Communist China and elsewhere, are as inspiring as his career journey. Listen to podcast below. Listen on ANY device, just choose your podcast vehicle here. Find Show Notes here—-Dr. Wang is an accomplished ballroom dancer and musician, in addition to his break-through work as an opthamologist and philantrhopist to many who need, but cannot afford, serious eye problem solutions.

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In this episode, The Mentors Host Ric Brutoco talks with Ken Strottman, Chairman and Founder of Strottman International, an innovative toy and branding company that prides itself on being passionate about making toys! In 35+ years the Strottman team has created more than 3.5 BILLION toys for retail and for some of the largest U.S. brands, all with a flawless safety record. Clients include Chevron (remember those adorable Chevron toy cars?!), Wendy's, Taco Bell, Kroger, Red Robbin, Lowe's, LeapFrog and many more brands. So, how did Ken Strottman find his way into the toy business... and into becoming an iconic brand name in creating toys for big brand promotions? His is a journey that could almost be called failing his way to success... Absolutely inspiring and a living testimony to staying true to your core life principles and perseverance... and a good sense of humor! Find Show Notes here. Listen below to the radio podcast after the first airing Saturday morning... Even better, sign up for the FREE radio podcast and never miss an episode!!

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In this episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with J.W. "Terry" Freiberg III, a social psychologist who became a prominent lawyer. He went on to write a short series of inspiring and popular books addressing what he calls The Four Seasons of Loneliness. It earned him the 2017 Independent Publishers Gold Prize for best book of the year in psychology/mental heath.

In this radio show, Freiberg talks about his observations and work, his career segue from psychologist to lawyer, the changing loneliness statistics over the past 20 years, and the simple and very realistic solution to discovering and maintaining terrific mental health and also avoid loneliness (not to be confused with purposeful solitude).

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In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with two military veterans, George Randle and Mike Sarraille, on their outstanding success in helping veterans transition into successful civilian jobs that are well-suited to their military and leadership training, adaptability, and individual strengths and passions.

Mike Sarraille is the Co-Founder, Managing Partner & CEO of EF Overwatch. Mike is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, founder and board of director for the VETTED Foundation, a 501(c)3 Veteran executive education platform. HE served fifteen years as an officer in the SEAL Teams and five years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an enlisted Recon Marine and Scout-Sniper before receiving his commission in the Navy, serving in SEAL Team THREE, Task Unit Bruiser. After leading several major, historic and pivotal combat operations in the Middle East, he was selected for assignment to the Joint Special Operations Command where he completed multiple combat deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Mike is a recipient of the Silver Star, six Bronze Stars, two Defense Meritorious Service Medals, and a Purple Heart.

George Randle is Strategic Advisor and also Managing Partner of EF Overwatch. An experienced veteran, coach, mentor and hands-on leader, George brings to the table 20+ years of Fortune 100 and Fortune 1000 global Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Executive experience enabling individuals, teams and organizations achieve consistent and impactful outcomes. He created one of the largest and most successful Veteran Hiring Programs for a Global Fortune 50 firm, and continues to trained and coached 1000’s of Veterans on interviewing and career search skills. He continues today helping Veterans successfully bring forward those critical leadership, management and program management skills that make them invaluable assets to every company they join. Prior to this work, George's military career assignments included the US Army Berlin Brigade, US CENTCOM and III Corps with deployments to Africa, Central America and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He also served in key leadership assignments – twice as a Platoon Leader, as the Executive Officer for the largest company in Berlin and finally 2 years as a Company Commander at Ft. Hood, Texas.

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio host John Phillips talks with guest mentor Steven Garner, a pioneering technology expert specializing in open source systems who has worked with Apple and, later, on customized tech solutions for a multitude of different clients. Their discussion explores the different ways that technology can be a game-changer for anyone’s business.

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On today's episode, THE MENTORS Host Tom Loarie talks with Zurich-based global brand meister and guest mentor Martin Lindstrom. Lindstrom is ranked among today's top business thinkers and is considered to be one of the world's most influential people. He joins the radio show from Zurich. The topic of discussion includes Lindstrom's newly releassed book, "The Ministry of Common Sense," with a focus on how to eliminate bureaucratic red tape, bad excuses and corporate BS. The tips and advice for recognizing how organizations lose sight of their core purpose, and how to quickly find solutions for bottlenecks, unproductive practices, lack of innovation and to reinstall what Lindstrom calls "common sense" leads to the creation of an amazing company culture -- regardless whether YOUR company is big or small, for-profit or nonprofit!!

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In this episode of The Mentors Radio, global business mentor to the many of largest businesses in the world including Amazon and others, Ram Charan, Ph.D., talks with The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie about the five obstacles to success in today's marketplace. Charan also addresses the critical importance of making it a priority to nurture personal and a company culture of discipline, respect, resilience, credibility and trust. Charan also shows business leaders how to detect forces that are reshaping, or will reshape, markets ahead of others.

Ram Charan talks about the critical need for ongoing curiosity, wonder and learning, velocity and cash. You'll even learn Sam Walton’s 10-minute exercise, compare the CEO to an emperor, and what are the twin destroyers of ego and narcissism. Ram underscores the importance of Joint Planning Sessions as the key to alignment and commitment.

Charan predicts that 40 percent of today’s companies will not exist in a meaningful way just 10 years from now. Listeners will also learn some of the influencers in Charan’s life.

There is so much packed into this interview-don’t miss it!

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In this episode The Mentors host John Phillips talks with guest mentor Suniel Jain, NMD about how to manage and maintain good health while working your butt off... you know, running your business, finding investor, managing the workload of your division or responsibilities, out in the field making sales... whatever you do for a living! Dr. Jain is the founder/owner of Arizona-based Rejuvena Health & Aesthetics, specializing in wellness and healthy aging. He helps a lot of professionals. Find Show Notes here. Radio podcast will be posted after Saturday morning’s airing… Sign up for free podcasts -- on any platform -- here.

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In this episode, Tom Dooley—a U.S. Olympiad racewalker who participated in two especially historic Olympics—talks with host Ric Brutocao about the poer of self-discipline and internal growth in an endeavor, including business. Dooley went on to become a history teacher and a lifelong coach, including the founding national coach of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's athletic Team in Training program, a position in which he served for 25 years. As an Olympiad, Dooley earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic team in 1968 in Mexico City and again, in 1972, in Munich, Germany: Two especially historic Olympics, for two very different reasons. Racewalking is an endurance sport and Dooley shares a behind-the-glory insights on the self-discipline, humility, insights and lessons one gains from training for any athletic adventure—especially for elite-level endurance racing. He and Ric also talk about how these essential habits of an elite athlete can influence every aspect of one’s life, even one's business and work. Tom Dooley is that rare blend of both great athlete and great teacher, as many of his students will attest. To this day, long after his Olympic experiences, Tom Dooley continues to compete in senior racewalking events around the world (with many wins along the way too!). Listen to podcast of the radio show after its broadcast Saturday. Don't forget to sign up for the FREE Radio Podcast and never miss an episode -- available on every podcast platform from Spotify, iTunes, Apple podcast and Google Play to Android, Tune-in and much more - subscribe here.

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On today's show, The Mentors Radio host Ric Brutocao talks with guest mentor John Eastman, Esq., Ph.D., on the brilliance of the United States Founding Fathers in their crafting of the Constitution, its relevance for us today, ways in which this founding document of the U.S. impacts our business and personal lives; and why it was so thoughtfully, brilliantly and purposefully crafted. Dr. Eastman is the senior fellow and director of Claremont Institute's Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence, a former dean and law professor for more than 15 years and a frequent, national radio and television commentator regarding the U.S. Constitution and Constitutional law. Dr. Eastman is one of the sharpest legal minds, especially knowledgeable about the U.S. Constitution and about the individual and business rights and freedoms that this unique national document guarantees citizens. Early in his career, Dr. Eastman clerked for highly-respected U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Find Show Notes here. Listen Below… and Be sure to sign up for the FREE podcast — on any platform or device — here, and don’t miss an episode of THE MENTORS RADIO!

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Have you ever wondered what boards of directors do? Or what you need to do to join one? Find answers to these questions and more when Host Tom Loarie discusses this and more with Nola Masterson, a seasoned CEO, global executive and board leader serving on public company, venture-back private company and nonprofit organization boards. She is also a board advisor and co-chair of Women Corporate Directors. Find Show Notes here. Listen to the radio podcast below. Even better, Don't miss a show and subscribe to our free podcast on any podcast platform here.

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In this episode, Host Ric Brutocao talk with John C. Eastman, Esq., a sought-after U.S. Constitutional legal expert, on the topic of how the Constitution affects your business and livelihood. The discussion showcases the well-thought-out, well-debated and carefully worded documents of the Constitution and Bill of Rights by our Founding Fathers... and more! Find Show Notes here. Listen to the radio podcast below, and subscribe to our free podcast on any podcast platform here.

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Today's guest is Jim Loehr, a master at transforming hundreds of lives —from the top, most elite, world-famous tennis competitors, to business executives at all levels, to the millions who have read his books or taken his courses. Jim's ability to transform an individual's energy so that he or she can easily and dramatically improve their sustained energy level yields the results of unleashing an individual's unique potential and peak performance, regardless of what they do... whether they're a top tennis athlete on the court with the world watching, or they're leading a company and running a business, or they're in college studying!

Better sustained energy and Better focus results in Peak Performance and Achievement.

A world-renown performance psychologist and co-founder of the Orlando-based Human Performance Institute, Jim Loehr is the author of 17 easy-to-read, down-to-earth yet life-transforming books, including best-sellers: "The Power of Full Engagement," "The Power of Story," and his newest release, "Leading with Character," which is already proving to be a sure hit.

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This week on The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with former U.S. Navy Seal and serial entrepreneur, Mike Noell, about lessons learned in the Seals and then lessons learned in building from scratch what became one of the largest tactical product companies in the world, Blackhawk, which he later sold... Riveting! Inspiring! Find show notes here. Listen to podcast below and don't miss another show ever by signing up for the free podcasts here.

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On this rare show, all three CEO hosts of THE MENTORS RADIO gather in one studio for a candid interview about their "secrets" of success in business and life, their widely varied journeys, their passion for helping others succeed and the ethical principles that have guided them without fail through all the ups and downs of business, work, start-ups and entrepreneurial life. Listen to the radio podcast below. Sign up for our podcasts so you don't miss a show here.

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Dr. Rick Brinkman knows how facilitate big changes smoothly, after all he’s a well-respected organizational change expert. He’s developed training programs on the Art of Change for NASA, the Department of Defense, Starbucks and SONY. But on this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with Dr. Brinkman about the very real dilemma: How to deal with people you just can’t stand. As co-author of an international best-selling book on the topic, there’s plenty we can learn. Is it possible to actually bring out the best when people are at their worst?! Think about the possibilities! Find Show Notes here. Listen below or subscribe to podcast here.

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In this episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with the founder of Talent Squirrels, Kristen Sousa about how the employment landscape has changed due to COVID. Sousa is a former executive with INDEED.

Sousa talks about What's hot (and what's not) in today's career market, Remote work and how it impacts you, Today's deal-breakers, Unique challenges for first-time employees and How to overcome them, and Opportunities in the healthcare sector.

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One of the top global consultants--if not THE top--in the world, a prolific, best-selling author, and yet down-to-earth, warm, engaging and absolutely clear and focused, our guest Ram Charan, Ph.D. advises the biggest companies in the world ... and when he talks, the likes of Bezos and other industry CEOs listen well.

In this episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with Ram Charan about how any entity, any business, can grow fast and make an impact for good.

Charan shares his observations from street vendors as a youth growing up in India, the five basics to understanding business, and thought-expanding insights into the radical changes he sees in business and economic trends...and what this means for today’s business growth strategies in any business.

Ivan Seidenberg, former CEO of Verizon has often named Ram Charan as his “secret weapon,” just to give you a taste of what you'll learn here!

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This week on The Mentors Radio Host Ric Brutocao engages in a lively discussion with seasoned, sharp business leader, real estate developer and investor Tim Strader on elections and how they impact our lives and our businesses, and how we can make a difference. This discussion is particularly relevant right now as we discern the extent of potentially massive, systemic election fraud, the economic and industry-specific impacts of extended government shutdowns, frustrations and uncertainties .... Find Show Notes here, and listen to radio podcast below after the show's Saturday airing, and sign up for our FREE podcast here so you don't miss a show

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Who doesn't want to work for a company that appreciates YOU and what YOU do?! Guest Chester Elton, noted speaker, author, business and culture guru, talks with Host Tom Loarie on the fastest way to boost business success and happiness. Lead with gratitude--genuine gratitude for your team, your employees, your employers, your clients, your vendors--and see an immediate difference in every aspect of your business and life. There's no simpler way to boost employee performance and transform office culture—or to transform any other relationship or environment—than by showing genuine gratitude and appreciation. Chester is co-author of the book, Gratitude, and of the best-selling books: The Carrot Principle, The Best Team Wins and All In. In this episode you'll learn eight (8) simple ways to boost employee morale, efficiency and productivity. Transform your business or nonprofit, and your life, for the good! Find Show notes here. Listen below, and Subscribe for FREE to the podcast here.

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Talent + Leadership = Victory. That's as true on the battlefield as it is in business. In this episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with George Randle, a former U.S. Army Company Commander and Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at Forcepoint, one of the nation's premier cyber-security firms. Among many other exceptional talent acquisition and leadership feats, Randle recently teamed up with Mike Sarraile, a retired Navy Seal and CEO of a top executive search firm, to co-author one of the best guides to hiring ever written: "The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent" (find a link to this book in our Show Notes). The benefits to your business or nonprofit team by hiring the best talent to suit your team's needs exceed imagination. You'll learn why. Randle talks about what he means by referring to "the war on talent." You'll also learn the Nine Core Character Attributes of a NAVY SEAL, and why these attributes provide a solid foundation for great organizations and great businesses, large or small. Find Show Notes here. After Saturday morning's airing, listen to podcast below. Even Better, don't miss an episode and sign up for the FREE podcast here -- on any platform from Spotify and iTunes to Google Play and much more.

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host John Phillips talks with Don Alix of Insperity. Alix has been a trusted advisor to small to mid-sized businesses for more than 25 years, providing customized human resources and business solutions designed to help retain employees, improve business performance, and provide incentives and benefits that wouldn't be possible for a smaller business on its own. Find Show notes here. Radio podcast is below. Subscribe here-- FOR FREE -- and don't miss an episode!!

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In this episode, United States Air Force Captain and Chaplain Thomas Foley talks with Host Tom Loarie (pictured) on leadership that makes a difference. Captain Foley knows, first-hand, what it takes to be a leader of conviction and courage, to stand up for ethics that make a difference for oneself and for others. He knows, and he has dedicated his life to guiding others, especially those who chose to serve in the military, putting their lives on the lines for a cause greater than themselves when called to do so. The same leadership principles he knows well, are evident in business leaders who stand out, make a difference, influence others for the good. Listen to the show podcast below, or even better, Subscribe for FREE - on ANY podcast platform you like by clicking here!

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This week, Guest Daniel Fessler, professor at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and co-founder and head of The Kindness Institute at UCLA, talks with Host Tom Loarie on human nature, culture, and the underestimated power of kindness. Find Show Notes here. Podcast will be uploaded after airing. Get FREE podcasts of The Mentors Radio Show--any time, any device, any platform--here.

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with Steve Ubl, President and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) discuss COVID, drug development and his career.  PhRMA represents America’s leading drug companies. These companies directly employ more than 854,000 Americans and invest more than $90 billion in research and development every year -- more than any other industry in America. Ubl peels back the layers and delivers a first-hand, fascinating, insider look at one of the largest industries in the U.S., including some remarkable new developments. Find Show Notes here and a Podcast of the Radio show below! Sign up for free podcasts of the show here!

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We may not think that elections make much of a difference in our daily lives, but we couldn’t be more wrong about that! Sharp lawyer, real estate developer and investor Tim Strader talks with Host Ric Brutocao about why and how elections—Every. Single. Election.— has consequences for you and me. Tim and Ric do not agree on all points, but they do agree that every election has consequences and their lively discussion includes real-world examples and perspective.  Find Show Notes here. Listen below, or subscribe to The Mentors Radio podcast here.

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In this episode, Horst Schulze, the legendary founder of the Ritz Carlton hotel group, shares his story, passion and insights into building a brand with a name now known around the world as synonomous with "excellence.".... even in phrases such as "putting on the Ritz" and more. The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Schulze about what motivated him throughout the ups and downs of the business and why "excellence" was so important to him; the distinction which ultimately led Schulze to set the gold standard for customer service and create one of the most iconic hotel brands in the world. Even more, you'll learn how it all began with a dream at age five. Find Show Notes here. Listen to the Radio podcast below … AND PLEASE, Subscribe here to our FREE podcast—easily available on any platform and any device!

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In this episode The Mentors host John Phillips talks with guest mentor Suniel Jain, NMD about the benefits of good health and how to take simple steps to ensure we don't put our health on the "back burner" due to the pressures of business, career, running a business, family and more! Dr. Jain is the founder/owner of Arizona-based Rejuvena Health & Aesthetics, which Jain specializes in wellness and healthy aging. You'll even hear how Dr. Jain made a difference in John's health and life, and in the lives of many other professionals. Keep your business's most important asset running at its full potential, and that asset is you! Find Show Notes and podcast posted after Saturday morning's airing... Sign up for podcasts here.

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In today's episode, The Mentors Radio Host Ric Brutocao talks with John Eastman, Esq., Ph.D., the Henry Salvatori Professor of Law and Community Service, and former Dean, at Chapman University Fowler School of Law. Mr. Eastman also serves as Senior Fellow and Director of Claremont Institute's Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence, a frequent radio and TV guest, including on the Hannity and Hugh Hewitt shows. He is a former clerk for the U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and a very sharp mind who discusses not only the brilliance of our Founding Fathers and the U.S. Constitution but also its impact on business today. Find Show Notes here. Listen Below... and Be sure to sign up for the FREE podcast -- on any platform or device -- here, and don't miss an episode of THE MENTORS RADIO!

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Join THE MENTORS RADIO Host Tom Loarie as he talks with “Blue Collar Cash” author and Rusk Industries’ CEO, Ken Rusk. Ken shares the things he wished he knew at age 18, how he dug his way to the top, how he became a blue collar millionaire, and how YOU can have a recession-proof and merger and acquisition (M&A)-proof career. Find Show Notes here. Listen to radio podcast below ... Sign up for FREE podcasts -- on ANY device & platform -- here.

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In today's episode, Guest Mentor David Siegel, the dynamic CEO of MeetUp.com, talks with Host Tom Loarie about the importance of community during today’s other pandemic – loneliness. He'll also share how he and Meetup.com have survived and thrived with agility, creativity and adaptability during some challenging times indeed! Find Show Notes here. Listen below to the radio podcast. And DON'T FORGET: Sign-up for our FREE Podcast and never miss a show or an interview!!

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European Superstar TAJCI (now Tatiana "Tajci" Cameron) talks with Host Tom Loarie to share her emotional and inspirational story of abandoning stardom for an authentic and purposeful life through which she has impacted the lives of millions through her music and story. Find Show Notes here. Listen to the radio podcast below, and Sign up for our FREE podcast—on any platform, any device—here.

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This episode is Co-Hosted by Tom Loarie and Guest Host Lynne Fischer (an award-winning business woman who herself transitioned from ice cream, to wine, to biotech). They talk with Andreas Widmer, who transitioned from the familiarity of his native homeland to becoming a proud member of the elite Swiss Guard at age 20, to joining a few others on a pioneering software entrepreneur journey that ultimately sold for $600 million... and then crashed to zero, causing financial ruin. From enormous success to financial ruin, Widmer hit the wall. Hard. It was Devastating. Depressing. Mightily Discouraging. --- but in that two-year nightmare roller coaster, Widmer discovered what has become his greatest strength. He went on to a few other entrepreneurial ventures and is now professor and Director of Entrepreneurship Programs at the University of America's Busch School of Business and Economics. Find Show Notes here. Broadcast will be posted below after first airing. Don't miss any of our episodes - Get our FREE PODCAST here.

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Guest mentor Lynn Fischer, one of the “50 Most Empowering Women in Business,” talks with Host Tom Loarie about the biggest career pivot in her life. Anyone can learn from her experience to apply to their own life!! Lynn transitioned from a seasoned wine and food marketing executive—working for brands that included Gallo Wines, The Wine Group and Dreyers—to co-founding and running one of U.S.’s 20 most promising biotechnology solution providers. Her company, Title21, is considered today to be one of top five companies to work for in the San Francisco Bay Area. Find Show Notes here. Subscribe to the FREE podcast -- on ANY platform or device— here. Listen to radio podcast below.

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On today's episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with Blair Sheppard, Global Leader for Strategy and Leadership for the PwC network and Dean Emeritus of Duke’s Fuqua School of Business. They'll discuss global trends, and the impact of these trends on employ-ability for four groups of people: 1) Those who are young and just getting started, 2) those in mid-career, 3) those close to retirement, and 4) those on the margins. Blair’s new book, “Ten Years to Midnight: Four Urgent Crises and Their Strategic Impact” was released early this month.   Find show notes here. We'll post the radio podcast as soon as we can due to radio station technical difficulties today. Sign up here for FREE podcast and don't miss an episode!!

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In this show, CEO Host Tom Loarie talks with United States Air Force Captain and Chaplain Thomas Foley on what it takes to be the best you can be. Captain Foley peppers the conversation with first-hand stories and examples. Need a little inspiration? Need a little motivation? You'll find it here! In case you're wondering, the photo is of host Tom Loarie since Captain Foley asked we not post a picture for security reasons. Listen to the radio podcast below or Subscribe for FREE - on ANY podcast platform you like here!

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On this episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with American Tours International (ATI) Founder and CEO, Noel Irwin Hentschel, this week's guest mentor. Hentschel will address pressing issues facing the travel industry today and will discuss the leadership lessons learned under her mentor, “The Greatest CEO of All Time.” ATI is the nation’s largest full-service tour operator, partnering with more than 30,000 suppliers across all 50 states to serve clients in more than 70 international markets. Learn about the comeback of the travel industry and the world's greatest CEO of all time. Find Show Notes here. Listen the to radio podcast below. And don't forget to Sign Up for all the FREE radio podcasts here.

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Our Mentor Hosts Tom Loarie, Ric Brutocao, and John Phillips have plenty to do. They are each highly successful CEOs from three very different fields. So, why would each of them agree to take turns hosting one of the most remarkable mentoring shows EVER? Because each of them are themselves natural mentors. They've been helping others succeed throughout their career, and they don't plan to stop. The Mentors Radio gives each of them a platform to share their wisdom, discuss key decisions and principles of business, success, leadership and—most important—ethics—with their chosen guest mentors. You learn from each mentor, each guest, each success and each failure. We SHOW and LEAD BY EXAMPLE. We are ALL pulling for YOUR success too! Listen to the podcast below, Find Show Notes here. And best of all, sign-up and get FREE podcasts of the show here! Let us know YOUR success story, learnings or questions by message here:

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Host Tom Loarie talks with guest mentor Clint Severson about the hard-won secrets he learned as he turned around a publicly traded company that was in a death spiral, bleeding cash and failing fast. It was not easy, but he parlayed disaster into a $2 billion acquisition down the road. Clint shares his thought process, how he built a high-performance team in the challenging field of healthcare diagnostics. He focused on company culture and well-crafted compensation programs that transformed the failing company into an empowered team. And he stayed with it for 22 years — nurturing it into a major success story. Abaxis, the company Clint came in as CEO to turn around, was acquired in 2018 for $2 billion by Zoetis.  Hear the inside transformation story first-hand because there are so many nuggets to help YOUR business thrive and grow no matter what… Find Show Notes here. Listen below—which we'll post after Saturday's broadcast— or by podcast on any device here.

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This episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with Guest Mentor Joel Manby, former CEO of SeaWorld, as he shares his Seven Timeless Principles that can make keep you steady and your business moving forward while navigating the COVID pandemic and the ensuing state and local government restrictions. Manby’s leadership philosophy evolved while an executive at Saab, then as CEO of Herschend Family Enterprises (a privately owned themed entertainment company), and finally as CEO of SeaWorld. Find Show Notes here. Listen to the radio podcast below. Sign up for FREE radio podcasts (and extra podcasts) here.

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Top career activator, Madelyn Mackie, joins Host Tom Loarie to discuss personal branding, building your unique career portfolio, and applying powerful and proven strategies for a successful career transition. Madelyn is a certified career management coach, member of the National Resume Writers Association, and former board member of the National Speakers Association. Find Show Notes here. Listen to Radio podcast below. Sign up for FREE radio podcasts on ANY platform here!

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Are you struggling emotionally to lead during today’s global pandemic? Then join Host Tom Loarie this weekend, on THE MENTORS RADIO when his guest, Eric Rhoads, founder and CEO of one of America’s fastest growing companies, discusses how he is overcoming the challenge of losing 50% of his revenues overnight and maintaining a healthy state of mind. Find Show Notes here. Listen below to the Radio podcast. Even better, sign up for our FREE radio podcast on ANY platform, device you want, here!

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Feeling exhausted, feeling negative or cynical about your job and career (not to mention COVID-19 shutdowns)? Working well below your potential? Host Tom Loarie talks with "Fired Up or Burned Out" author Michael Stallard and his wife, Katie, who share their practical insights, hard-earned, first-hand experience and life-improving solutions on burn out and the critical importance of connection.

Mike is a sought-after speaker and teacher, with a background in Financial Services as Chief Marketing Officer for the private wealth businesses of Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab. He is the co-founder of Connection Culture

Katie, Mike's wife, is an investment professional for a large family entity, with a background in marketing, administration, business and non-profit leadership, and a passion for TV and film work. She is also a three-time cancer survivor!

If you're looking for a way to increase your happiness and success in life and business, you're sure to find some real gems of mentoring advice in this episode! Find Show Notes here. Listen to Radio podcast below. Sign up for FREE Podcast here, on ANY platform, including Spotify, iTunes, Apple podcast, Google Play etc etc etc!

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Most family companies don’t last beyond three generations, instead they sell out or die off. So when a family-owned company endures through the Great Depression, Economic downturns, ups and downs, through six generations, it’s a rare and beautiful thing!  In today's show, Host John Phillips talks with Guest Bob Verdin of The Verdin Company—an East Coast company that has been making and repairing bells and tower clocks for more than 175 years. You'll learn Bob's passion for the business after all these years, and his passion for his role in the company. He shares some of the "secret sauce" that will keep this business alive and thriving far into the future. Why nimble innovation and a strong team are important, always. You’ll also learn about some of their most unusual projects, including restoring a bell originally cast by Paul Revere!  Find Show Notes here, including fascinating short videos of the company at work. Listen to episode below (posted after Saturday's first airing) and Sign up for our FREE podcast to listen ANYtime on ANY media platform and ANY device!!

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In today's episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with job search experts and sisters Sue and Kelly Connelly regarding how to find a job in challenging times. In 1997, marketing communications consultant and founder of Connelly Communications, Sue Connelly, launched a simple email list to Keep In Touch with friends and clients. But soon after, as friends began experiencing layoffs, the list transitioned into a job opportunity lifeline for the friends. As job opportunities were shared with others, the list rapidly grew and Sue engaged her sister, Kelly, to transition the email list into a job board. Kelly is the principal and creative director of a San Francisco design and branding firm. Today the KIT List, named for it's origins as a Keep In Touch list, boasts 67,000 free subscribers and is well-ranked among employeers seeking quality employees. Here are Show Notes. Radio podcast below. Listen to our radio podcast any time—on any platform—here.

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The Mentors Radio hosts Tom Loarie, Ric Brutocao and John Phillips are each successful, ethical CEOs and entrepreneurs in their own right, each hailing from three different industries. Together they deliver a powerful punch to those genuinely seeking how to succeed in business and life. In this episode, you'll hear the real reasons each of these three outstanding and remarkable CEOs have a passion to help YOU succeed. Listen to the radio show podcast below. Sign up for FREE podcasts of the show here.

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This weekend, The Mentors Host Tom Loarie (photo) talks with 20-year talent acquisition expert Kristen Sousa, the founder of Talent Squirrels. Prior to founding the career search firm, Kristen served in executive positions with Indeed.com, Robert Half, Monster and AccountTemps. When it comes to solving job search, career challenges, she knows what she's talking about! The in-depth conversation covers both ends of the job / career search—how to figure out the root problems an employer may experience in struggling to attract employees and how to excel in landing a job you want! They also explore where we were before the pandemic, where we are today, and where we're going. After the show first airs on Saturday morning, Find Show Notes Here. and Listen to podcast of the radio episode below. Subscribe to our FREE podcast of the radio show and listen as often as you like!

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On today's show, Host Ric Brutocao talks with Guest Mentor Michael E. Flynn, a lead attorney and co-partner-in-charge at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in Newport Beach, CA. Together, they discuss what a difference it makes to have an ethical, sharp, trusted attorney in your corner. You'll learn some very practical signs that can indicate it's time to pick up the phone and get some legal advice. And you'll learn some of the many ways that business owners -- even small business owners-- can benefit and achieve success faster and more solidly with the help of a trusted attorney, some ways you might never have imagined... and why an online legal resource can sometimes cause more harm than good!

The interview with Mr. Flynn will certainly be of interest also to young professionals or college students pursuing a career in law since the show’s guest will share some of the reasons behind his path to law, a profession he truly enjoys. Listeners will learn the “why” behind his college choices, and the initial role his father played in his decision! Find Show Notes here. Listen below... or Never miss a show: Sign up for FREE podcasts of the radio show here.

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In today's show Host Tom Loarie talks with best-selling author Dan Heath about how we get "stuck" -- in business, in life, in relationships — and how to get "unstuck" and moving forward. Even more, Heath shows us how to develop what he calls an "upstream" thinking mindset. He shows us how to solve problems BEFORE they happen so that instead of always putting out "fires" in life, business and even health, you'll be preventing them from happening in the first place!

Dan is a a senior fellow at Duke University's CASE center, which supports social entrepreneurs. He and his brother, Chip, who is a professor at Stanford Grad School of Business, have together co-authored four books that have sold more than three million copies. Dan's newest book is hot off the press. More than a writer, however, Dan is an extremely popular speaker.

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Business growth and branding expert Chris Smith talks with host John Phillips Jr. on how to transform your business or enterprise. He exposes the simple things that many businesses and entrepreneurs overlook or just assume. But these seemingly simple things can radically transform your business, and quickly. He covers storytelling, productive networking, taking time to understand “who” your business is and what sets you apart, and how to achieve success. Find Show Notes here. Listen to Radio podcast below AFTER IT AIRS SATURDAY MORNING. Sign up for The Mentors Radio FREE podcast here.

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Are you struggling to lead—in your business, non-profit, place of worship, or at home? Today, Host Tom Loarie talks with guest mentor Harry Kraemer Jr., who is Northwestern's Kellogg Professor of Leadership (named a favorite professor by students) and the former Chairman and CEO of Baxter International, where he worked for 23 years. Kraemer has written three books on values-based leadership. His strength, however, is not merely in knowledge and understanding of leadership, but in the ability to mentor others to lead well and to anchor all they do in the principles that matter most, putting people first. Find Show Notes here. Listen below. And sign up for our FREE podcasts—listen on any podcast platform, any time!

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In this episode, NCAA and Tennis Hall of Fame athlete Roger Crawford talks with Host Tom Loarie about his remarkable journey in tennis and the wisdom he gained -- and now shares with others daily -- from achieving what most people thought was impossible. Born without hands, and only two fingers at the end of his left arm and one on his right, with three toes on his right foot and losing his left leg at age five, NO ONE imagined Roger Crawford would become the only person in U.S. history to become a U.S. Professional Tennis Association athlete, compete in a Division 1 College Sport with a disability, become a certified tennis professional, win the prestigious International Tennis Association's prestigious achievement award and earn awards in tennis at the very highest level, including NCAA Division Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame for People with Disabilities, the last distinction which he shares with fellow honorees such as Christopher Reeves, Helen Keller and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Now he dedicates his career to helping others -- you and me -- achieve success. Find Show Notes here. Listen below. Sign up for FREE podcasts here--Listen on ANY platform, ANY time, ANYwhere!!

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In this episode, Chris Lowney, vice chair of Common Spirit Health, the largest nonprofit health system in the U.S. with $29 Billion in revenue and more than 150,000 employees, talks with The Mentors Radio Host Ric Brutocao about how to make today matter. Lowney is also a former J.P. Morgan director who served on three continents, a former Jesuit seminarian and a noted author and speaker.

Guest mentor Chris gives just 10 simple habits; specific, proven ways that we can consistently change our lives and impact the lives around us for the better, starting today. His 10 habits bring greater happiness, meaning and purpose into the life and work of those who follow them, and into the lives of those they influence. The discussion is lively, engaging, insightful and best of all, practical and able to be put into action immediately. Find Show Notes here. Listen below or Sign up for The Mentors Radio FREE podcast—on any platform, any device—here.

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This week on THE MENTORS RADIO, we air an important ENCORE show--talking about a nasty 2018 flu virus, NOT coronavirus—where Host Ric Brutocao talks with business owner and ER Doctor Greg Moreno, founder and director of MedHero urgent center. Dr. Moreno's tips regarding the flu are helpful, as are what Urgent Centers can (and can't) do for patients, and learning about this new Urgent Center business model is fascinating and triggers beneficial ideas for any business growth and innovation. Find Show Notes here. Listen below. Sign up for FREE podcasts here.

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Today's guest Chester Elton talks with The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie about the importance of appreciation in business and life. There's no simpler way to boost employee performance and transform office culture—or to transform any other relationship or environment—than by showing genuine gratitude and appreciation. It's inexpensive too! Chester is co-author of a just-released book, Gratitude, and of the best-selling books: The Carrot Principle, The Best Team Wins and All In. In this show, Chester talks about eight (8) simple ways managers can show employees that they are valued, which boosts employee morale, efficiency and productivity. You'll learn these and other tips that can transform your business and life for the good! Find Show notes here. Listen below and Subscribe for FREE to the podcast here.

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On today's show, host Ric Brutocao talks with Joel Noble, director of Public Policy at Samaritan Ministries International about healthcare sharing—what is it, how does it work, and how it is different from health insurance. As Obamacare became law and health insurance premiums sky-rocketed, even for those working for large corporations, interest in federal-approved, membership-based healthcare sharing alternatives to regular health insurance soared. Today there are even more healthcare and medical expense-sharing organizations that provide a cost-saving and viable alternative solution for many small business owners, entrepreneurs, independent contractors, and their families. But they may not be right for everyone -- it's important to understand how they work in order to make an informed choice. Find Show Notes here. Listen to show below... Subscribe for FREE to podcasts here.

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Is college for everyone? Join Host Tom Loarie this weekend on THE MENTORS as he talks with guest Mitch Pearlstein, former Director of the Office of Educational Research and Improvement for the U.S. Department of Education on how we got to believing that college is for everyone. Dr. Pearlstein is also founder and president emeritus of The American Experiment, and author of Education Roads Less Traveled. Even more, over the course of his life (so far), Pearlstein has worked in a homeless shelter, been an anti-war activist, a reporter, director of public relations for the University of Binghamton in NY at age 25, received his PhD in educational administration/ higher education, was a speech writer for a Minnesota Governor Albert H. Quie and wrote the governor's biography, served four years as an editorial writer and columnist for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, served two years in the U.S. Department of Education during the Regan and first Bush administrations, started and raised funds for an entreprenerial think tank in MN, and more. All that first-hand experience and vantage points has given Pearlstein plenty to say about today's obsession with obtaining a four-year college degree. Find Show Notes here. Listen below, and Sign up for FREE podcast here.

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This week on The Mentors Radio Host Ric Brutocao talks with Guest Mentor Jim Tecca, a seasoned bank president with more than 45 years experience in the banking industry. Together, Brutocao and Tecca explore and answer the most common concerns, mistakes and questions by entrepreneurs and business professionals as they try to build their financial security or launch a business. You'll also hear some of the lessons learned and insights experienced first-hand by both guests in their careers, and hear why following the ethical path at every moment, every twist and turn along the way of any career, is ALWAYS the rewarding and best way to go! In the long run, ethical decisions and choices lead to the most profitable results too! Find Show Notes here. Listen to episode below. Subscribe to FREE podcasts here.

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Today, The Mentors Radio show host Tom Loarie talks with guest Joe Cavanaugh, III, president of Equip2Equip, on how to identify your strengths and why it matters to your happiness and success in life. Not only that, it matters in how you relate to others, in leadership, and in helping others to reach their highest potential as well. Cavanaugh has coached more than 5,000 individuals, with remarkable success. Take performance and a sense of personal fulfillment to the next level. Find Show Notes here on Saturday. Show episode will be posted after first airing Saturday morning. Sign-up for FREE podcasts on ANY device or program here.

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Now in our 4th year, it's always good to go back to our foundation -- to peel back the outside layer and give you a first-hand, inside look at who are your three The Mentors hosts Ric Brutocao, Tom Loarie and John Phillips; what is their business journey, challenges, problems solved, and what are their reasons and passions for wanting YOU succeed in your business and dreams. They talk about why ethics and "doing the right thing"--regardless of the consequences or circumstances--ensures that whatever you do in life and business, you and your business will be trusted by those who matter to you and to your success. Listen to podcast of this radio episode below, or.... Sign up for FREE podcasts on ANY platform here. Submit questions for The Mentors here.

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Host Tom Loarie talks with Jerry Feitelson, pioneering CEO of Agribody, Inc., about his passion and creative journey into the agritech field. Feitelson shares his transitions from classroom, to innovative discoveries, to eventually entrepreneur and CEO. He'll talk about how he applies science to solving the enormous, under-reported food waste problem, and the interesting challenges, twists and turns along the way. Fun, fast-paced and a boatload of lessons learned in sound business practices, pursuing your passions, and in keeping ethics and doing the right thing top-of-mind in any business. Show Notes and podcast will appear here after first aired Saturday broadcast. Get the FREE podcast here - available on ANY platform!

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Today The Mentors Radio host John Phillips talks with Don Alix of Insperity about how to solve HR challenges, increase employee satisfaction, increase benefits, and increase growth if you're a small small business with limited funds. John had these problems himself as he grew his own business and you'll hear first hand the challenges and solutions as John talks with the man who helped him improve employee satisfaction without breaking his small budget. (featured photo: John Phillips). Find Show Notes here. Listen to episode below or Sign up for FREE podcasts - on ANY platform - here.

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Dan McClory, the award-winning president and head of China equity investments for Boustead Securities, talks with business turnaround leader and The Mentors Radio Host Ric Brutocao about his career journey—stretching from Michigan to California, Italy to China—and his remarkable insights into doing business in China and Italy, the difference between an investor banker vs. commercial or merchant banker, the irreplaceable value of understanding people, the power of what we can learn from failures, capital and investment strategies, how to satisfy the ongoing need for growth capital, the importance of always moving forward regardless of success or failure, and a relentless commitment to "getting things done." Dan also talks in detail about the criteria for a company to go public, what it means, how to get there, and how smaller companies now have a new option to get to IPO and to do it faster than ever before. Show Notes and Episode to appear here after Saturday's first airing.

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As former CEO of the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa, Jeff Nemeth took Ford South Africa from the lowest performing operation to the Top. It was no easy feat, but he did it with remarkable, unique leadership skills and style. His positions with Ford also include past CEO of Ford Lio Ho Motors in Taiwan and current executive director of Global Ownership Life Cycle Management. In today's show, Host Tom Loarie talks with Jeff Nemeth about his career journey, his intrapreneurship style, the risks he has taken, and the innovative strategies he developed to transform Ford South Africa. It's a first-hand, inside look at what matters most in creating a team and culture that achieves enduring success, sustainable economic performance, sound risk management and high integrity decisions. Find Show Notes here. Listen below or by ANY podcast device here. Don't miss an episode and sign up for FREE podcasts of the radio show here.

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In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Ric Brutocao engages in a lively discussion with remarkable businessman Chris Lowney, with a focus on peeling back to the basics of what's really important in life. This is no ordinary discussion! Chris Lowney is vice chair of the board of CommonSpirit Health, America’s largest nonprofit health system with $29 Billion in revenues and more than 150,000 employees. He is a one-time Jesuit seminarian and later served as a Managing Director of J.P. Morgan & Co on three continents. He is a popular keynote speaker who has lectured in more than two-dozen countries, on leadership, business ethics, decision-making and other topics. A man of unwavering ethics and principles that change lives at the deepest level, even amid the highest levels of financial and business negotiations, Mr. Lowney leads by example. In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Chris reveals 10 very simple habits that will transform our lives --in every way--for the good, for greater happiness, meaning and purpose, whether we are a struggling entrepreneur, employee, manager, or the top CEO in the world!! Find Show Notes here. Listen below.... Be sure to sign up for The Mentors Radio FREE radio podcasts (including some extra features) here.

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In this episode, Ram Charan—the world’s premier business advisor to the top companies in the world— together with The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie dig into the secret of Amazon's success. Charan exposes the behind-the-scenes management system that has catapulted Amazon.com to become a major disruptor in many industries around the world, amass a jaw-dropping number of customers and valuable datasets, become a source of constant innovation, and ultimately create a trillion-dollar, high-cash generating corporation in less than 25 years. They also discuss how the secret of Amazon's success can be applied to any business. Find Show Notes here. Find The Mentors Radio FREE Podcast available on all podcast apps, such as Spotify, iTunes, Android, Stitcher, etc.—after the episode's first airing Saturday morning. Sign up for FREE podcasts on any device here.

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The Mentors Hosts Tom Loarie, Ric Brutocao and John Phillips share their passion and learnings on ethics and business. Three different hosts, from three different fields and three very different career paths. Yet all three put people first, make decisions, lead teams and companies, and live their lives every day with ethics and "the right thing to do" always top-of-mind. Not every ethical leader is a great mentor, but these three hosts of The Mentors Radio are exceptional mentors to those around them. They've mentored others their entire lives, and also sought mentors themselves throughout their careers. But, don't take our word for it, listen to the show yourself -- either online below, or by podcast here. Find Show Notes here.

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What would you rather have, good health or great wealth? On our way to building wealth we don't have to sacrifice health andin this episode The Mentors host John Phillips talks with guest mentor Suniel Jain, NMD about the amazing benefits of maintaining good health and how to take simple steps to ensure we stay healthy and vibrant regardless of the demands of business and other obligation. As a naturopathic doctor and the founder/owner of Arizona-based Rejuvena Health & Aesthetics, Dr. Jain specializes in wellness and healthy aging. Not only does he live by his own principles, he also has been a remarkable influence in John's life, and in the lives of many other professionals.  In this episode, you'll learn a lot about keeping your business's most important asset running at its full potential, and that asset is you! Find Show Notes and podcast posted after Saturday morning's airing... Sign up for podcasts here.

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Today, Host Tom Loarie talks with guest mentor Jay Elliot, a man of exceptional integrity and good character—as are all our guests--and an author, serial entrepreneur and former Apple Executive Vice-President. Jay has more than 40 years operations experience with such corporate giants as IBM, Intel and Apple. Today, Jay is the Founder and CEO of TigoHealth, Inc., a medical apps software company empowering patients with mobile access to care, services and health data. As if that weren't interesting enough, years ago Jay, an experienced operating executive from Intel, met Steve Jobs in the reception area of a restaurant. At the time, Steve needed someone with extensive operating experience and he struck up a conversation with Jay… one that would lead to a lifelong friendship and collaboration. Within weeks, Steve hired Jay to join Apple and serve as his right-hand man while at Apple and which continued as a mentor for many more years until Jobs' death in 2011. Find Show Notes here and listen to the podcast below or on ANY podcast platform here.

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In this episode, host Tom Loarie talks with guest mentor Ulrich Schmid-Maybach, whose great grandfather, Wilhelm Maybach, designed the first high-speed internal combustion engine in 1883 and the first Mercedes car in 1901. Today the Mercedes Maybach is known to the most elite of car enthusiasts worldwide; the ultra-luxury car starts at $168,600. But this episode is not about luxury. It's about super-innovation, building bridges from the past to the future, and mentoring others. Ulrich founded the Maybach Foundation in 2006 with the dual mission of honoring the history of ingenious designers and inventors Wilhelm and Karl Maybach and mentoring a new generation of innovators to follow their own inspirations. The Foundation's motto is "Your best future is helping someone else find theirs." Find show notes here. Listen to episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here -- available for any device or platform, from Spotify or Google Play to iTunes and everything in between.

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Imagine discovering you have Stage 3 cancer in high school. Suddenly your world changes from cheerleading, studies and friends to hospital gowns, medicines you can't pronounce, complete dependence on a loving family and not knowing if you'll finish the year, let alone attend graduation and have a future on earth. That's part of young professional Megan Metcalfe's journey and she shares it -- and all the invaluable, life-changing lessons she learned -- in a way that absolutely inspires anyone who takes the time to hear it. Host Tom Loarie leads us in learning and gleaning life lessons from a lively discussion with Megan... Show notes here. Listen to episode below, and on ANY podcast platform here.

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Host and CEO John Phillips talks with guest mentor Steve Garner about how and why technology is critical for your business success, and how to make sure you choose the right tech for YOUR unique business and functions. Mr. Garner is a seasoned tech expert and consultant, specializing in open source systems. His expertise dates back to the 1984 introduction of the Macintosh! Steve's understanding and ability to leverage current technology to literally transform certain aspects of any business is superb, and he has helped countless companies with customized solutions to their problems. Episode will appear here after first airing on Saturday. Sign up for FREE podcast -- on ANY platform -- here.

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In today's episode, Host Ric Brutocao talks with Michael Flynn, esq. a top Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher attorney who was named a "Super Lawyer" by Los Angeles Magazine 2012 to 2017.

Michael Flynn is Partner in Charge of the Orange County, California, office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and a member of the firm’s Corporate Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions and Capital Markets Practice Groups.  His practice focuses on corporate and securities law with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions and general corporate representation.  He has extensive experience counseling publicly held companies on corporate governance matters, activism matters, defensive measures, disclosure issues and other complex securities law issues.

Mr. Flynn’s clients include publicly traded and privately held high growth, technology, aerospace & defense, life science, manufacturing, real estate, home building, restaurant and consumer products companies.  He also provides counsel to equity funds and investment banking firms.

This episode will explore how and why a good attorney can really help your business, including ways you may not have considered. Show notes and podcast of episode will appear here after first airing Saturday morning. Sign up for FREE podcast here, or find "THE MENTORS RADIO" on Spotify, iTUNES, GooglePlay, and wherever podcasts are found.

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JAMES R. HAGERTY :

BIO & Some of his stunningly engaging Obits: https://www.wsj.com/news/author/james-r.-hagertyC-SPAN video - James "Bob" Hagerty talks about his excellent book: The Fateful History of Fannie Mae : https://www.c-span.org/video/?309009-1/the-fateful-history-fannie-maeIn this book, Hagerty examins the 1938 creation and 70-year history of Fannie Mae. Among the topics he addresses are the role of federal regulation in the financial and housing industries, political interests in the company, and the 2008 financial crisis. He responded to questions from the audience.BOOKS:The Fateful History of Fannie Mae: New Deal Birth to Mortgage Crisis Fall, by James R. Hagerty

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You could say The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie's guest mentor, renown WSJ Obit writer James R. Hagerty, brings dead people back to life—capturing the extraordinary lives of both the successful and the obscure and the significant lives of optimism, resilience, audacity, generosity, and humor that they led.

But the truth is, Hagerty does much more.

The 30-year veteran reporter, editor and bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal and the International Herald Tribune in Hong Kong, London, Brussels, Paris, Atlanta and New York, and author of "The Fateful History of Fannie Mae," is no stranger to award-winning writing. He's written about everything from real estate, economics, bond markets, furniture, Belgian beer, English plumbing and even Hong Kong criminals, but for Hagerty, none of it compares to his Obituary writing.

In this episode, Hagerty talks about invaluable lessons he's learned from those on whose shoulders we stand, how reading Obits can help us live our own best lives, and why he loves what he does today. Find Show Notes here. Listen to show below or, even better, subscribe to The Mentors Radio podcast -- it's FREE! -- here.

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In today's episode, guest Joe Cavanaugh, III, president of Equip2Equip, talks with The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie regarding how to find your unique path in life and business, and how to identify and build on your unique strengths and motivations. Cavanaugh is an expert in strengths-based management, including strength finders, a master career coach and trainer . He has coached more than 5,000 individuals, yielding remarkable success for his clients who now experience happiness, meaning and purpose in life and career thanks to Cavanaugh's help. See what YOU learn! Listen below, or Don't miss an episode and listen on ANY device--it's FREE-- sign-up here for podcasts.

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In this episode, host Ric Brutocao talks with guest mentor Rand Sperry, CEO of Sperry Commercial and Sperry Equities, about Mr. Sperry's remarkable and highly successful career in real estate. But let's face it, no one starts out at the top. That's why this interview includes Rand's first deal, his early journey, and many many lessons learned along the way. Having lived through the ups and downs of every possible type of market over the years, Rand's seasoned insights are invaluable to anyone interested in any aspect of real estate. Find Show Notes here. and episode below. Or, don't wait, get FREE podcasts of the show -- on ANY device - here.

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Anyone who's taken a long break from their career -- for any reason -- knows it isn't always easy to pick up where they were when they're ready to re-enter the work force. This weekend's guest mentor, Carol Fishman Cohen, knows the challenge first-hand and decided to do something about it. Now the founder and CEO of iRelaunch, Cohen talks with Host Tom Loarie about her experience, her unique company, and how best to re-enter the workforce successfully regardless of how long you've been away. Listen below. or...Don't miss an episode and get free podcasts here (on ANY device, any platform!).

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A new home-based business is launched every 12 seconds! 70% are successful within the first three years, compared to 30% successful regular businesses within three years of starting. In this episode, Host John Phillips talks with two home-based business owners, Catherine Moran and Kent Mast. These two guests have different circumstances, different motivations, and live in wildly different parts of the country, yet they both work from home in the same business, Hope In a Can. Catherine and Kent deliver candid insights into the challenges and benefits, the pros and cons of a home-based business. They talk about what it takes to be successful. So if you are considering launching a home-based business—perhaps for a second source of income—this episode will give you some additional perspective.  Show Notes here.  Listen below (will post after first airing on Saturday) or by Free podcast—on ANY device, ANY platform—here.

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In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, host Tom Loarie interviews guest mentor Dr. Ming Wang, M.D., Ph.D., a man who transitioned from facing deportation to rural China for a life of hard labor in his native Communist China where he grew up, to making in to the United States—by the slimmest of chances. In the U.S., Ming received an M.D. from Harvard, magna cum laude, and a Ph.D. in laser physics from MIT. Now a world-renown, multi-award-winning eye surgeon, Nashville, Tennessee-based Dr. Wang has never forgotten his roots. Though his list of eye patients include Dolly Parton and other famous people, what he has done for those struggling with sight issues in Communist China and elsewhere, are as inspiring as his career journey. Listen to podcast below. Listen on ANY device, just choose your podcast vehicle here. Find Show Notes here—-Dr. Wang is an accomplished ballroom dancer and musician, in addition to his break-through work as an opthamologist and philantrhopist to many who need, but cannot afford, serious eye problem solutions.

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In this episode Patrick D. Powers, CPA/PFS, CFA, CFP and President of BFS Wealth Management; a 30-year professional in investment markets talks with Host Ric Brutocao about market volatility, the impacts of trade talks and international unrest, ETFs and much more, including some of his predictions for 2019. They also talk about timeless insights and mentoring you can't learn anywhere else but "in the trenches." Find Show Notes here. Listen to radio podcast below or by choosing a podcast stream here.

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In this episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with Forbes Magazine publisher and columnist Rich Karlgaard on the power of "late bloomers" in a world obsessed with early achievement. Not only is this guest mentor an expert on the intersection of business and innovation, a best-selling author, and an economic and market forecaster, Karlgaard is himself a late bloomer! And he has plenty of wisdom and examples to share that blows to bits the current trends of pressuring children to overachieve and perceiving failure if not "a success" by age 30. Absolutely false! And you'll learn why in this very special interview. Listen for FREE on any device, any time, here. Or, Listen below. Find Show Notes here.

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In today's episode, host Ric Brutocao talks with guest mentor John Eastman, Esq., founding director of the Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law Professor at Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law, and Appellate Attorney. John has a wealth of knowledge about current government policies and trends that can (and do) radically impact our businesses and life, including legal aspects not talked about in mainstream media. He also delivers wonderful insights on the wisdom of the U.S. Constitution and our Founding Fathers. Find Show Notes here.  Listen below or by FREE Podcast (any device, any time)

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Shouldn't your career have as much meaning, purpose and happiness as the rest of your life? We go through different needs and changes in our life, and our career is no different, regardless of our profession or line of work. Madelyn Mackie has a remarkable ability to communicate complex information clearly and in an entertaining, engaging manner. She's one of the most selfless individuals you'll ever find, a person who knows that life rewards those who put others first. In her career work, Madelyn serves individuals as well as VIP clients such as Twitter, Chevron, Novartis, the Oakland Raiders, Blue Shield of California and more, she is often quoted in career-related magazines and is a sought-after national speaker and resume writer. She's also worked for years with Tony award-winning theaters, which has played an important role in reaching others. Find Show Notes here. Listen to Episode below. Sign up for FREE podcasts-on any device-here.

NOTE: THIS EXCELLENT EPISODE HAS BEEN NEWLY REFRESHED!

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Do you want to take charge of any room, sell products, build brands, engage teams, and convey ideas persuasively? Then, I invite you to join host Tom Loarie this weekend on the MENTORS RADIO SHOW when his guest, best-selling author and communications expert Carmine Gallo, shares the communication secrets of Steve Jobs, Manual Miranda, Indra Nooyi, Jack Ma and many more. Listen below. Find Show Notes here. Or, Subscribe to free podcast here.

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Did you know it can make all the difference to your business to work with your CPA the right way? Seasoned CPA and managing partner David Doran has helped hundreds of different types of businesses—whether big or small—perform at their top level. In this episode, David talks with The Mentors Radio host Ric Brutocao on why and how to really make your business thrive with the help of a good CPA. Show notes here. Listen below or by podcast.

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Are you too quick to make judgments about people? Host Tom Loarie interviews two prominent healthcare executives, Selene Burke, PhD, and Michelle Williams, RN, MSN, who have cracked the code of success for women of color and, as leaders who exemplify ethical standards in all aspects of their work and lives, they serve today as an inspiration for thousands. Find Show Notes here. Listen below or by podcast here.

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We all know the KISS shortcut for "Keep It Simple," but out next guest mentor Jim Horan takes simplicity to a whole new level and applies it to business! Brilliant! After two decades in senior financial positions with Shaklee Corporation and Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Horan launched The One Page Business Plan Company that has helped literally thousands of businesses achieve sustainable cash flow and profit growth. The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Horan about how to simplify your business and the pressing matters of your life in order to radically improve health, wealth and whatever other goals you may have! Find Show Notes here. Listen to radio podcast below. You can also subscribe to the show podcast -- its FREE -- here.

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This week The Mentors Radio Show Host Ric Brutocao talks with the president and head of China equity investments for Boustead Securities, Dan McClory, about doing business in and with China. In the process, Dan reveals his own career journey, as well as insights about business and start-ups in China and some quick hints about how companies can achieve IPO faster that normal. Find Show Notes here. Listen below (after first airing Sat morning), and sign up for Podcast here.

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Hear the legendary Horst Schulze, founder of the Ritz Carlton hotel group share his story of setting the gold standard for customer service that led to the creation of the most iconic hotel brand in the world…and it all began with a dream at age five. Find Show Notes here. Radio podcast below... Or, Subscribe here to our FREE podcast and don't miss a show EVER!

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Ram Charan, the undisputed global master of business success principles, sought-after global business advisor to the TOP companies in the world, and prolific author, talks about the essential five principles of success with The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie. This in-depth interview showcases Ram's humble and enterpreneurial beginnings in India and includes what he calls the Top Five Business Principles that everyone in business must know and follow for success—from the smallest street vendor to the CEO at the largest company, and How to grow fast and make an impact for good. Find Show Notes here . Listen to the radio podcast below. Subscribe to podcasts here. Let us know your feedback or questions here.

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BIO: https://marionebrooks.com/about/BOOK: What You Don't Know Is Hurting You: 4 Keys to a Phenomenal Career, by Marion E. BrooksWEBSITE, COACHING AND MORE: https://marionebrooks.com

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In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Ric Brutocao talks with Ken Strottman, founder of the ingenious marketing and creative firm Strottman International that pioneered the use of toys in marketing campaigns for such giants as MacDonald's and others.  Strottman, a former VP for Mattel, has one of the most encouraging journeys to success you can imagine.  In fact, you might even say he practically failed his way to success, and there are lots of mentoring gems to catch along the way of this wonderful, delightful, even funny, in-depth interview! Find Show Notes here. Listen to podcast below. You can also subscribe to show podcast here and don't miss an episode -- it's FREE!

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Croatian superstar, Tajci, shares with The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie her first-hand insights on having her soul sucked dry by being held hostage to super stardom, money, and people who saw her—and her remarkable singing talent—as their Golden Goose. She talks about her inspiring fight to gain the freedom to transform her life and that of millions in the United States, why she loves America so deeply, and so much more. This is a very special episode, with a special surprise at the end. Find Show Notes here. Find podcast of the radio show below or subscribe to the podcast here and never miss a show!

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Educator Rodney Pierre-Antoine, the founding executive director of the Lumen Christi Academies in Oakland, CA, shares with The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie his hard-earned insights from teaching, coaching and life. The former school principal and teacher also talks about wisdom to be had from grade K-8 students...Show Notes here and radio podcast link below. But, don't miss an episode and subscribe to FREE podcast here>

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In this episode, Host Ric Brutocao talks with Mentor Guest Scott Schimmel, founder of The You School, an entity that has helped thousands write their own life story, follow their dreams and passions to achievement.  Some examples of the company's success include helping veterans transition into civilian life; uncovering the true passion of college graduates and of many others who found themselves frustrated with a job or career that “didn’t fit,” and even helping high-achieving athletes transition into other careers where they also excelled.  Scott calls this "writing your own story." In this episode, you'll learn about The You School. You'll also learn Scott's Top Tips for living a life of fulfillment, purpose and meaning. Listen to episode below. Find Show Notes here. Or, don't miss an episode and subscribe - FREE - to The Mentors Radio podcast here.

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Business growth and branding expert Chris Smith talks with host John Phillips Jr. on how to achieve radical success in your business or enterprise. He explains what's often overlooked, but critical, for every business; talks about the importance of storytelling, productive networking, taking time to understand "who" your business is and what sets you apart, and how to use these elements and more to consistently grow your business and brand. Find Show Notes here. Listen to Radio podcast below. Or, don't miss an episode of The Mentors Radio and sign up for our FREE podcast here.

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In this episode, corporate lawyer Bruce Jenett, senior counsel at the world's largest law firm, DLA Piper, delivers cutting edge insights on how to build a strong company, what a lawyer can (and doesn't need to ) do, and why it's important to develop relationship with a good lawyer early on in any business, without breaking the bank. In this conversation with Host Tom Loarie, you'll also learn about Jenett's background and work in the life sciences arena, especially focusing on start-ups and emerging companies. Find Show Notes here. Listen to Radio Podcast below, or be sure not to miss an episode and subscribe here for podcasts (free!).

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What does it take to lead others well—to posses the leadership edge—in business and in life? USAF Captain and Chaplain Thomas Foley offers some terrific answers to that question in his discussion with The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie. Rich with inspiring take-aways, Capt. Foley talks about which habits are critical for a life filled with a sense of meaning and purpose, and why. Per his request, we have not displayed Captain Foley's photo, instead showcasing the USAF Chaplain Corps logo. Listen to radio podcast below. Or, don't miss an episode of The Mentors Radio and subscribe to podcasts here (free)!

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On this show guest mentor Howard Root, healthcare founder and CEO of Vascular Solutions and author of “Cardiac Arrest: Five heart-stopping years on the Fed's Hit List” , shares with host Tom Loarie an insider’s view of his harrowing fight—and win—against Federal Department of Justice prosecutors. Root faced Department of Justice prosecutors who abused their power in their unsuccessful attempt to put him behind bars and destroy his company. They used the justice system to distort justice and abuse individual liberties guaranteed by the Constitution. Five years after $30 million in legal costs and a UNANIMOUS acquital, jurors said they were concerned that these charges were ever filed. This is a modern day David beats Goliath story, and it could affect you! Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your company. Find Show Notes here. Episode link will be posted after its airing Saturday morning. Never miss an episode by subscribing here to podcast (free).

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Top McDonalds franchise owner and author of “Invest Yourself,” John Abbate, talks with The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie to give us a peek behind successfully owning and managing more than 20 McDonalds franchises. Known for creating a cutting-edge employee development program that helps employees gain the skills and education needed to reach their potential in life—not just work, but life—Abbate delivers a wealth of mentoring wisdom. Find Show Notes here. Listen to podcast below, or don't miss an episode and subscribe (free) to The Mentors Radio podcast (on any device) here.

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The Mentors Radio Show Host Ric Brutocao interviews noted author, Board Chair of one of the largest healthcare organizations in the world, CHI Health Services — now Common Spirit Health, and a former JP Morgan director, on the unassuming yet life-transforming principles laid out—in bite-sized, easy-to-understand and easy-to-implement mini-chapters—in his latest, best-selling and small book, Make Today Matter. Engaging and fast-paced, this episode models how small, simple steps and refreshed daily habits -- one at a time -- can literally transform your life and business in ways you could never imagine! Find Show Notes here. Listen to episode below. Be sure not to miss this -- or any episode -- by subscribing (FREE) to the Podcast here (on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and every other possible platform) .

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BIG DATA Scientist Dr. John Feland, CEO of Argus Insights joins The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie to discuss the use of BIG DATA to predict the adoption of new products and services, which is critical to successful sales and business growth. You'll also learn how Big Data will continue to transform your business and careers. Find Show Notes here. Listen to the show below. Listen by podcast on ANY device (iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, TuneIn, etc.) here.

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Each week you hear them interviewing other leaders, now get to know CEO mentor hosts Ric Brutocao, John Phillips and Tom Loarie in a way you never heard before. Learn what motivates each of them, learn their individual principles for success and even some of their failures, and enjoy some fun exchanges. You’ll also hear guest JW, a 26-year-old young professional, ask for advice about career growth and life balance, and receiving some great advice! Listen below. Listen to Podcast here (sign-up and don't miss a show - FREE!)

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This weekend guest mentor Clint Severson shares hard-earned secrets gained from radically transforming a publicly traded company that was in a death spiral, bleeding cash and failing fast, into a $2 billion acquision. Host Tom Loarie ferrets out how Clint built a high-performance team in the rough and tumble healthcare diagnostics field. Clint joined a young, publicly-held Abaxis Inc. when it was losing money on $6 million in sales. His focus on company culture and well-crafted compensation programs transformed the failing company into an empowered team that -- over the next 22 years -- radically grew to become a major success story. Abaxis was acquired in 2018 for $2 billion by Zoetis.  Hear the inside transformation story first-hand... Find Show Notes here. Listen below or by podcast on any device here.

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What do John Paul II, Mother Teresa, Mick Jagger, Bono, Ella Fitzgerald, and U.S. Presidents Ronald Regan, Bush and Clinton have in common? The answer is: Michael Collopy, one of the nation's pre-eminent portrait photographers. Host Tom Loarie talks with Mr. Collopy about lessons learned, business success, humility, and the power of listening and observing in any walk of life. Find Show Notes here. Listen below, or by podcast here.

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"After more than 45 years in TV news, I still wouldn't trade jobs with anyone in the world," says Spencer Christian of ABC. "I've been a news reporter, sportscaster, talk show host and weather forecaster." Assignments and travels have taken him to all 50 states and five continents. He's interviewed five U.S. presidents and the most prominent figures in sports, world affairs, the arts, and for him the most memorable, what he calls "ordinary people who have done extraordinary things." That brilliant journey in broadcasting, taking him from New York and Good Morning America for much of his career, is just part of the story. In a recent book, Spencer reveals what it took to overcome a nearly devastating addiction to gambling, an addiction no one suspected and few knew. He hopes the frank, open and refreshing little book will help others in similar situations. In this interview, host Tom Loarie (whose grandfather was founded what is now the Chicago Sun-Times) interviews guest mentor Spencer Christian for invaluable nuggets of learning and insights into the fast-paced world of TV broadcast news. Find Show Notes here. Listen to radio show below, or anywhere with the podcast here.

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This weekend guest mentor Clint Severson shares hard-earned secrets gained from radically transforming a publicly traded company that was in a death spiral, bleeding cash and failing fast, into a $2 billion acquision. Host Tom Loarie ferrets out how Clint built a high-performance team in the rough and tumble healthcare diagnostics field. Clint joined a young, publicly-held Abaxis Inc. when it was losing money on $6 million in sales. His focus on company culture and well-crafted compensation programs transformed the failing company into an empowered team that -- over the next 22 years -- radically grew to become a major success story. Abaxis was acquired in 2018 for $2 billion by Zoetis.  Hear the inside transformation story first-hand... Find Show Notes here. Listen below or by podcast on any device here.