Thirty Minute Mentors

James Keyes was the CEO of two of America's largest and best-known companies: 7-Eleven and Blockbuster. While James was CEO of 7-Eleven, shareholder value increased tenfold and the company was acquired. James joins Adam to share his unique journey - from growing up in poverty to leading two household name companies with opposite fates - and his best lessons learned along the way. James and Adam discuss leadership, managing adversity and change, cultivating confidence, cultural literacy, and much more.

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo was the CEO of Celebrity Cruises and the first female CEO of a major cruise line, where she led a multibillion-dollar business and more than 20,000 people. Lisa joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Lisa and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, crisis management, customer centricity, culture, gender equity in the workplace, and much more.

Artis Stevens is the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, one of America's largest and most impactful non-profit organizations focused on mentorship. Artis joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Artis and Adam discuss the ins and outs of mentorship - how to find a mentor, how to optimize a mentor-mentee relationship, how to be a great mentor, and much more - in addition to topics ranging from career development to leadership to purpose.

A self-made billionaire, Jenny Just is the co-founder and managing director of PEAK6, a multi-billion dollar financial services and technology company. Jenny joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Jenny and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, decision-making, risk management, investing, poker, managing personal and professional relationships, and more.

One of the greatest offensive linemen in the history of football, Ron Mix is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was one of the best players in the game in each of his first nine seasons. Ron joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Ron and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: attaining greatness, leadership, building winning teams and cultures, building relationships and loyalty, negotiations, the social impact of sports, and much more.

Ted Leonsis is the founder and CEO of Monumental Sports, which owns and operates five professional sports teams, including the Washington Wizards, Capitals, and Mystics. Previously a senior executive at AOL, Ted is also the co-founder of the venture capital firm Revolution Growth. Ted joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Ted and Adam discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, mentorship, personal and professional development, the human and business sides of sports, and much more.

Michael Osanloo was the CEO of P.F. Chang's, a billion-dollar restaurant chain with more than 300 locations around the world. Michael is the CEO of Portillo's, which has expanded rapidly under his leadership and is valued at over a billion dollars. Michael joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Michael and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, decision-making, customer-centricity, hiring, culture, and much more.

Jason Gorevic is the CEO of Teladoc Health, the world's largest telehealth company. Jason joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Jason and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leading people, organizations, and your own career; leading remote and hybrid teams; building a values-driven culture; hiring; feedback; how to define and measure success; and much more.

Benita Fitzgerald Mosley is the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles. Benita has served in leadership roles for numerous prominent nonprofit organizations and is the CEO of the nonprofit Multiplying Good. Benita joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons learned along the way. Benita and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, mentorship, motivation, mindset, overcoming imposter syndrome, building winning relationships, and much more.

One of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, Fran Tarkenton is an NFL legend and a Hall of Famer. Fran led the NFL in all-time passing yards and touchdowns at the time of his retirement. Fran joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Fran and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, mentorship, personal and professional development, winning and losing on and off the field, and much more.