Career and Job transition – The Mentors Radio

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.

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Joe Hart:

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!

THAD ALLEN:

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.”

DANIEL K. EPSTEIN:

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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HOWARD ROOT:

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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JUSTIN STEBBING, M.D.:

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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ADMIRAL MIKE MULLEN:

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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CYNTHIA COVEY HALLER:

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!

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The AA book on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions
https://www.aa.org/twelve-steps-twelve-traditions

For meetings local and worldwide — download the Meeting Guide app at Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide and the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181#?platform=iphone

Basic Information about A.A.: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/f-2_InfoonAA.pdf

A Newcomer Asks pamphlet: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-24_anewcomerask.pdf

Is There An Alcoholic In Your Life pamphlet: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-30_isthereanalcoinyourlife.pdf

Help and hope for the families and friends of alcoholics is also available via the Al-Anon Family Groups: https://al-anon.org

The God Word Pamphlet: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-86_theGodWord.pdf

The A.A. Member – Medications & Other Drugs: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-11_aamembersMedDrug.pdf

The Stanford Study, which was mentioned on the show. https://www.aagrapevine.org/AALjune2021

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, host Tom Loarie talks with 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.

CYNTHIA COVEY HALLER:

In this episode of The Mentors Radio show, Host Tom Loarie talks with Guest Mentor Bill George, the remarkable former Chairman and CEO of Medtronic who not only transformed Medtronic from a medium-sized company into the global medical technology giant it is today, but who also stepped down as CEO after 10 years as he promised he would do. In case you don’t know, leaving the helm as promised much earlier, especially when influence, growth and profits are exploding, is RARE. It’s unheard of, then and now…And it is a mark of unwavering personal INTEGRITY and ETHICS. In other words, it is the mark of a TRUE LEADER.

Since stepping down as Chairman and CEO of Medtronic, Bill George has dedicated his time and focus to cultivating, training and building up future leaders who value others, and who will lead with integrity, a clear sense of purpose, and a strong desire to make the world better. Values, Humanity and Purpose. This is what it takes to be a True Leader. It’s been true throughout history, and it is especially true today.

Bill is currently a professor at Harvard Business School.. He is also a prolific author on books regarding Leadership, written to engage and mentor Emerging Leaders although his principles and mentorship will transform anyone striving to live their personal True North, as he puts it.

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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BILL GEORGE: