The Mentors Radio Show

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Ed Hawkins , former All-American soccer player and Founder and CEO of SixBeacons Partners. As we watch the World Cup, it’s fitting that Ed Hawkins, a former All-American soccer player and the first US born African-American to wear the USA jersey, joins Dan Hesse on The Mentors Radio to describe the business lessons that the...

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Lifang He , a global tech brand strategist and marketing leader who is known for her more than 20 years experience launching record-breaking, popular tech innovations that include Apple’s iPhone and more. Data shows that up to eighty percent (80%) of technology ventures fail—not because their technology doesn’t work, but...

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 wo...

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell , who, in two decades as Commissioner, has built the NFL into a sports, media and cultural leader—growing the NFL to be not only America’s, but the world’s top sports league, with 13 of the world’s 20 most valuable teams being NFL teams. Ninety-three (93) of the top 100 rated programs on American te...

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Raj Sisodia, PhD , co-founder of the global Conscious Capitalism movement, respected global business scholar, and author of 11 influential books. Today’s broadcast was originally intended to be a conversation with visionary business leader Bob Chapman , the founder of Barry-Wehmiller. Tragically, Bob recently passed away after a cour...

In thios 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 France, after he barely survived a horrific and life-altering accident. You’ll learn how hard work changed LeMond’s psyche from one of despair to pure joy. In yet another ba...

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Major General David Smith, USAF , deputy to the Chief of Air Force Reserve at the Pentagon. You’ll learn about a realm most people never get to see: the intersection of high-stakes national defense, cutting-edge technology and extreme physical endurance. General Smith is a combat-proven command pilot with over 4,000 flying hour...

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Ambassador Randy Tobias , former Vice Chair of AT&T, and Chair and CEO of AT&T’s primary operating unit, AT&T Communications. Randy left AT&T in 1993 to become Chair, President and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company. In 2003 President George W. Bush nominated him to be the founding United States Global AIDS Coordinator with...

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Horst Schulze , the legendary founder of the Ritz-Carlton hotel group, and author of Excellence Wins , as he shares his humble and amazing story of how – and why – he set the gold standard for customer service that ultimately led to the creation of the most iconic hotel brand in the world… and it all began with a dream at...

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with former U.S. Senator William W. “Bill” Bradley and how he navigated major life transitions, why he shares very personal stories; you’ll even hear Bill sing a Van Morrison song to demonstrate his latest passion. Senator Bradley represents a rare convergence of elite performance across athletics, academics and...

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Vienna Pharaon , a highly regarded licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in New York City and author of an off-the-charts best-selling book, The Origins of You: How Breaking Family Patterns Can Liberate the Way We Live and Love . This episode addresses some of the most fundamental and powerful forces in each of our lives...

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO , Host Dan Hesse talks with Bruce Mehlman , CEO of Mehlman Consulting, a bipartisan firm he founded after serving at senior levels in politics, policy and business, to discuss the growing role that geopolitical risk plays in the strategy of all companies, large and small. Mehlman Consulting helps Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups understand, anticip...

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Robert Spetzler, M.D ., a world-renown neurosurgeon specializing in cerebrovascular disease and skull base tumors. He served as the J.N. Harber Chairman Emeritus of Neurological Surgery, and Director Emeritus, as well as President and CEO Emeritus, of the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. Under Dr. Spetzler’s leaders...

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Chris Cillizza , an American political analyst, journalist, and digital media creator. He is best known for his sharp, accessible breakdowns of U.S. politics. He now runs a popular YouTube channel and publishes on Substack, where he explains political news in clear, engaging terms. In his latest book, Power Players: Sports, Politics,...

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with global advisor Ram Charan on whether your career and lifestyle are at risk from China’s “90% Strategy”. Ram Charan has been a foundational force in global business strategy for more than six decades, sought after for growth strategy and advice by CEOs including Jeff Bezos and more. Widely recognized as the advisor w...

In today’s episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Ben Swire , former Design Lead at IDEO, about the power of creative work, “safe danger”, the importance of staying inspired and more. It’s the ultimate toolkit for those who crave meaning and purpose in every aspect of their life. Guest Mentor Ben Swire shows us the way to achieve it. Most of us have a &#82...

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with MIT Professors Nelson Repenning and Don Keiffer to discuss their new book,  There Has Got to Be a Better Way- How to Deliver Results and Get Rid of the Stuff That Gets in the Way of Real Work , describing Dynamic Work Design.  Work design is the primary reason work often fails to get done well, and why leaders need to t...

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Shirin Behzadi , author of The Unexpected CEO and an extraordinary leader who has lived what many would call three lifetimes in one. Shirin’s journey is a masterclass in perseverance, resiliance and what some would describe as anti-fragility. She rose from being alone, as an 18-year-old immigrant, working behind bulletproof glass as...

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Kaushik Basu , Professor of Economics and of International Studies at Cornell University. Dr. Basu was formerly Chief Economist of the World Bank, Chief Economic Adviser to the Indian Government, and president of the International Economic Association. He is currently co-Chair of the United Nations High-Level Expert Group “Beyond...

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks in a new episode with Jim Loehr , one of the world’s leading performance psychologists, a true pioneer in understanding human potential who has worked with the most elite athletes and business leaders, and who is a prolific author including his most recent book—and perhaps his most important— Sapiens Reinvented . You’ll learn...

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Ginni Rometty , who was the ninth Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of IBM. Under her leadership, the 100-year-old company reinvented 50 percent of its portfolio, built a $25 billion hybrid cloud business, and established leadership in AI and quantum computing.  IBM acquired 65 companies during Ginni’s tenure as CEO, in...

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Richard Harris , the global sales expert who trained the teams at SalesForce, Zoom and General Electric, founder and principal of The Harris Consultant Group, and author of bestseller “The Seller’s Journey: Your Guidebook to Closing More Deals with N.E.A.T. Selling”. You’ll learn why everyone is in sales, rega...

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Sunita Sah , national bestselling author, award-winning professor at Cornell University and an expert in organizational psychology. Dr. Sunita Sah joins Dan Hesse to discuss her bestselling book,  Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes , which teaches us how to say “No” when saying “Yes” conflict...

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Ashley Goodall , former Cisco executive and co-author of Nine Lies About Work , about lies we are told about work. For example, we are told that the best companies cascade goals and the best people are well-rounded. We are told that people leave because of ‘culture’ and that feedback is a gift. But what if every one of th...

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Andy Beckstoffer , named “the most powerful grapegrower by Wall Street Journal and the Wine Spectator . Few people have played a more pivotal, pioneering role in Napa Valley’s evolution into a world class wine region than Andy Beckstoffer, who owns Beckstoffer Vineyards. Beckstoffer Vineyards includes six Napa “Heritage sites” w...