Thirty Minute Mentors

The CEO of one of the hottest brands in the fitness industry, Joey Gonzalez has experienced a unique journey from Barry's Bootcamp customer to trainer to executive to Chief Executive Officer. Joey joins Adam to discuss his best lessons learned from his unconventional path to the c-suite and from his experience leading Barry's through times good and bad.

Lt. General Tom Trask spent 33 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as Vice Commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, where he oversaw a $12 billion budget. Earlier in his career, General Trask flew Rescue and Special Ops helicopters around the world and was awarded the Mackay Trophy for extraordinary heroism. General Trask joins Adam to share the best lessons he has learned, including how to lead a highly diverse team, how to build trust, how to excel under pressure, and how to lead your own life.

Ryan Tedder, the three-time Grammy-winning lead singer of OneRepublic and founder of Mad Tasty, dives into the art of creativity and resilience. He shares his journey of overcoming rejection and learning from failures, emphasizing the importance of a structured routine for balancing family and work. Ryan discusses the vulnerability of writing for his band compared to other artists, and how intense rehearsal prepares him for high-pressure performances. Tune in to discover his strategies for maximizing productivity and navigating the competitive music industry!

A serial entrepreneur, engineer, and glassblower, Jim McKelvey is the co-founder of Square, a $35 billion company that changed the way businesses could get paid. Jim joins Adam to share his best lessons learned from Square's success and from his years building and studying other entrepreneurial ventures. Jim and Adam discuss how to start and build a successful business in a bad economy; how and when to compete and collaborate with Amazon; and lessons learned from preparing to present to Steve Jobs.

Tom Rath has written six New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling books that have sold over 10 million copies over the past decade, including the #1 bestseller How Full Is Your Bucket? Tom joins Adam to share his best advice on topics ranging from leadership and career development to health, happiness, and fulfillment. Tom and Adam also delve into Tom's personal journey battling a life-threatening disease; tips for other writers; and insights into mentorship.

Kino MacGregor is one of the leading yoga influencers in the world, with over a million Instagram followers and more than 140 million views on her YouTube channel since its inception. Kino joins Adam to explain how anyone can improve their life trajectory, physical and mental health, and daily performance. Kino shares a series of tangible, practical tips listeners can implement while delving into her core message of total life transformation. Kino and Adam also discuss Kino's personal journey and her strategies in approaching social media.

Trip Hawkins is the Founder of Electronic Arts, the second-largest gaming company in the United States and Europe, with a market cap of over $30 billion dollars. A pioneer in the industry, Trip is widely credited with changing the way video games are played. Trip joins Adam to share his best lessons and insights from his journey and experience disrupting the gaming industry. Trip and Adam discuss Trip's time working for Steve Jobs as an early employee at Apple; how he executed on his vision for EA, EA Sports and Madden NFL; the future of gaming; and how entrepreneurs and leaders can engender innovation.

An Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Victor Rojas is the television play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Angels. Victor joins Adam to discuss his non-traditional and non-linear path to the top of his profession and to share the best lessons he has learned along the way. Victor and Adam talk about a wide range of topics, from Mike Trout, Joe Maddon, and Angels baseball to entrepreneurship, leadership, and how to become a better communicator.

General Martin Dempsey served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest-ranking military officer in the United States and principal military advisor to the President, under President Obama, and currently serves as Chairman of USA Basketball. General Dempsey joins Adam to share his best lessons in leadership and insights on how to make it to the top. General Dempsey and Adam discuss the core tenets of effective leadership; failure and how to overcome it; decision-making at the highest-levels; and winning professionally and in life.

Ryan Murphy is one of the best swimmers in the world, winner of three Olympic gold medals and the world record holder in the 100 meter backstroke. As Ryan prepares for the 2020 Summer Olympics, he joins Adam to discuss his path to the top and what it takes to stay there. Ryan and Adam talk about the daily routine of an Olympic gold medalist; how to manage and perform under pressure; motivation and the mental side of winning; and lessons in teamwork and leadership.