Tom Loarie and Dan Hesse

Be Your Best Self – The Mentors Radio

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Where Remarkable CEOs Challenge Your Thinking about Life and Work

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Tom Loarie and Dan Hesse

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Business

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thementorsradio.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

429. How to Become the Manager you Want to be – and that Others Need, with Guest Sabina Nawaz and Host Tom Loarie 14.06.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Sabina Nawaz, a former Microsoft executive who worked closely with Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer—and who now coaches leaders at Amazon, Google, the United Nations and beyond. Nawaz’ … Continue reading →

427. Ashley Goodall on Why You’re Struggling – and Why it is Not Your Fault, with Host Tom Loarie 31.05.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Ashley Goodall, outstanding leadership expert, former Fortune 50 executive, former Senior VP at Cisco, former senior executive at Deloitte and author of The Problem with Change, one of … Continue reading →

426. General Stanley McChrystal explains why WHO we become means more than WHAT we become, with Host Dan Hesse 24.05.2025

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, host Dan Hesse talks with General Stanley McChrystal, U.S. Army General (Ret.), Commander of U.S. and International Forces in Afghanistan, Leader of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), co-founder and CEO of McChrystal … Continue reading →

425. Ram Charan on How to Lead in Chaos, Think Critically, and Outsmart China’s Economic War, with Host Tom Loarie 17.05.2025

In this compelling episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with global strategist Ram Charan who returns with a powerful message for leaders at every level. From AI integration to talent shortages, from critical thinking to cash flow, … Continue reading →

424. From Lawyer to Internationally Acclaimed Wine Critic, Robert Parker talks about changing careers to pursue his passion 10.05.2025

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, … Continue reading →

423. London-based Justin Stebbing, M.D., and his Journey of Discovery Finding Improved Therapies for Cancer 03.05.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, host Tom Loarie talks with Justin Stebbing, M.D., a London-based, world-renown scientist, cancer researcher, medical journal editor and author. Dr. Stebbing talks about the excitement and rewards of a STEM career, the life … Continue reading →

422. From Pregnant Runaway at 14 to D.C. Police Chief at 39, Cathy Lanier’s Remarkable Story of Resilience 26.04.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Cathy Lanier, whose amazing story continues to inspire. At age 14, Lanier got pregnant, ran away from home, dropped out of high school. But by age 39, this … Continue reading →

421. Keep Holding On: Host Tom Loarie talks with American Electric Blues Saxophonist Terry Hanck  19.04.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Terry Hanck, a multi-award-winning blues and soul saxophonist, singer and songwriter whose journey is as raw and real as the music he plays. Terry didn’t follow a straight … Continue reading →

418. From Rural Ireland to Founding a University—Guest Dr. Derry Connolly’s inspiring Journey of Vision, Faith and Grit 29.03.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Dr. Derry Connolly, a visionary entrepreneur, engineer, educator, and the founding president of John Paul the Great Catholic University—a unique university that merges faith, entrepreneurship and creativity. Derry … Continue reading →

417. A Sharecropper’s Grandson’s Journey to  Become America’s Youngest College President 22.03.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Chris Howard, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Arizona State University and former President of Robert Morris University and Hampden-Sydney College, to discuss his diverse career path … Continue reading →

416. David P. Wallace on How to Sell Yourself, Sell Your Ideas, Sell Anything—Secrets from the Pros, with Host Tom Loarie 15.03.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with David P. Wallace, sales expert and author, to uncover what the best sales professionals know—and how you can apply those same principles to your own life, no matter … Continue reading →

415. Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis talks Mentoring, Giving a “Hand Up” and Fulfilling a Promise to Mom  08.03.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Jerome Bettis (also known as “The Bus”), who is a Hall of Fame running back and Walter Peyton NFL Man of the Year. Jerome describes how he “broke … Continue reading →

414. The Insidious Trap of Self-Deception and How to Break Free, with Guest Mitch Warner 01.03.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Mitch Warner, managing partner of The Arbinger Institute and also an Arbinger author, about how to break free from self-deception to build authentic, thriving relationships. Self-deception is one … Continue reading →

412. Gallup’s Chief Scientist James Asplund Reveals How 35 Million People Unlocked the Critical Talents They Did Not Know They Had, with Host Tom Loarie 15.02.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with James Asplund, Chief Scientist at Gallup and one of the world’s leading experts on strengths-based development, diving into one of the most powerful tools for personal and professional … Continue reading →

411. Cyclist Greg LeMond shares how hard work transformed his psyche from despair to joy 08.02.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Greg LeMond, widely considered the King of American Cycling, to share his story of coming back to win the world’s greatest and most demanding race, the Tour de … Continue reading →

409. Rudy Ruettiger joins Dan Hesse to discuss Combining Perseverance with Patience 25.01.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Daniel Ruettiger—who the world knows as “Rudy”—joins Host Dan Hesse to discuss the movie about his against-all-odds mission for admission to the University of Notre Dame, and his even more unlikely tackle in … Continue reading →

408. Hans-Werner Kaas of The Bower Forum Shares How to Turn Leadership Struggles into Transformative Success 18.01.2025

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Hans-Werner Kass, co-dean of McKinsey’s CEO Leadership Program, The Bower Forum, and co-author of The Journey of Leadership: How CEOs Learn to Lead from the Inside Out. You’ll … Continue reading →

407. Former Purdue President Mitch Daniels joins Dan Hesse to Discuss Teaching Responsibility and Remaining in Touch with Those Less Fortunate 11.01.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Mitch Daniels, who was a two-term governor of Indiana, the former Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President George W. Bush and until recently, the … Continue reading →

406. A Life Transformed: Recovering from alcoholism, the reality of A.A. and finding real happiness! 04.01.2025

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 … Continue reading →

405. Doug and Chase Averill share Cowboy Wisdom on Business, Family and Life from Montana’s Iconic Flathead Lake Lodge 28.12.2024

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Doug and Chase Averill of Flathead Lake Lodge, one of the top 2% hospitality businesses in America and a “Best of the Best Dude Ranch.” Discover their unique … Continue reading →

404. Neil Young joins Dan Hesse to discuss “feeling” music and his love for cars, guitars and dogs 21.12.2024

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential and versatile musicians in history. Young could be the most difficult artist to categorize … Continue reading →

403. Trailblazing Physicist Dr. Tammy Ma talks with Host Tom Loarie about science, STEM and the future 14.12.2024

In this week’s episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Dr. Tammy Ma, a trailblazing physicist and Program Lead for Inertial Fusion Energy at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Berkeley, California. Her work is shaping the future … Continue reading →

402. Tech Pioneer Mark Andreessen talks with Host Dan Hesse about AI and what it means for your business 07.12.2024

In today’s episode, THE MENTORS RADIO host Dan Hesse talks with Marc Andreessen, the outspoken technology visionary who believes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will save the world. In this episode, Marc shares his advice for entrepreneurs, talks about how new … Continue reading →

401. Hollywood movie star Delores Hart on Her Journey of Joy, Becoming a Contemplative Nun 30.11.2024

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Mother Delores Hart, who has now been a nun of the Benedictine Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem, Connecticut, for nearly 60 years. Learn about her remarkable journey … Continue reading →

398. Turnaround Expert Hubert Joly joins Dan Hesse to discuss the importance of purpose to achieving business success 09.11.2024

In today’s episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Hubert Joly, a member of the faculty of the Harvard Business School and the former Chairman and CEO of Best Buy. At Harvard, Professor Joly is the co-leader of … Continue reading →

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