The Mentors Radio Show
Episodes
469. Good Leaders Get Their Hands Dirty, with Guest Mentors Nelson Repenning and Don Keiffer
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
468. Guest Mentor Shirin Behzadi – From Bulletproof Glass to a Billion-Dollar Exit: The Architecture of an Unexpected CEO
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 liv...
467. Why JFK’s Bay of Pigs Mistakes May Have Saved the World, with Dr. Kaushik Basu and Host Dan Hesse
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Kaushik Basu, Professor of Economics and of International Studies at Cornell Univ...
466. Jim Loehr on “Sapiens Reinvented” and The Essence of a Meaningful Life, with Host Tom Loarie
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 psychologis...
465. How Mentors helped Ginni Rometty become Fortune’s “#1 Most Powerful Woman”, with Host Dan Hesse
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
464. Stop Selling and Start “Falling into Trust” with Richard Harris, and Host Tom Loarie
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
463. Learn to Live Your Values and Say No, with Dr. Sunita Sah and Host Dan Hesse
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Sunita Sah, national bestselling author, award-winning professor at Cornell Unive...
462. Performance Reviews are a Lie; Find out why with Guest Ashley Goodall and Host Tom Loarie
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
461. Turning an Industry’s Business Model Upside Down with Andy Beckstoffer
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks withAndy Beckstoffer, named “the most powerful grapegrower by Wall Street Journal an...
460. Guest Dr. Natali Edmonds on Becoming an Accidental Entrepreneur and Providing Genuine Answers and Support for Dementia Caregivers
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Dr. Natali Edmonds, a board-certified geropsychologist and the founder of D...
459. Former Senator Jack Danforth Explains How Religious Congregations Can Heal America’s Political Divide
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with former U.S. Senator Jack Danforth about Senator Danforth’s book, The Relev...
458. How to Lead with Character, with World-renown human performance psychologist Jim Loehr on The Mentors Radio
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Jim Loehr, a world-renown human performance psychologist, about how to ensure you ar...
457. How to stay Anchored in Clear Thinking and Common Sense when everyone around you seems crazy with Professor J. Budziszewski
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Yale Ph.D. J. Budziszewski, professor of Government and Philosophy at the University...
456. Eswar Prasad Explains the Crypto Phenomenon and Why Cash May Disappear, with Host Dan Hesse
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Eswar Prasad, a Professor of Economics at Cornell, a senior fellow at Brookings, ...
455. Behind the Lens: Renown Portrait Photographer Michael Collopy shares what distinguishes the truly great from the merely famous
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Michael Collopy, one of the preeminent portrait photographers of our time — a man ...
454. Host Dan Hesse talks with Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis about Mentoring and more
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 W...
453. Breaking the Code to Enjoying Life, with former Apple Executive Rusty Gaillard and Host Tom Loarie
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Rusty Gaillard, a man who built one of the quintessential “A-student” careers of...
452. Sahil Bloom on Why Four Kinds of Wealth Rank Ahead of Financial Wealth in Designing a Dream Life, with Host Dan Hesse
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse talks with Sahil Bloom, author of The 5 Types of Wealth—A Transformative Guide to Design Your D...
451. Financier and Sports Leader Thom Weisel talks about What It Means To Build Things that Last, with Host Tom Loarie
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Thom Weisel, a guest whose influence has not only shaped companies, but also culture....
450. AI guru Nick Thompson recommends the right AI model for you, on The Mentors Radio
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse discusses the AI spectrum with Nick Thompson, who is the host of "The Most Interesting Thing in A...
449. Music as Medicine – with Neuroscientist, Musician and Author Daniel Levitin and Host Tom Loarie
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Daniel Levintin, PhD, a neuroscientist, cognitive psychologist, musician and best-sel...
448. The Dean of PR Executives—Robert L. Dilenschneider—Explains the Importance of Respect
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse talks with Robert L. Dilenschneider, who has been called “the Dean of American Public Relations...
447. From Pregnant Runaway at 14 to Washington D.C.’s Police Chief at 39—A Remarkable Story of Resilience
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
446. Five-Time Super Bowl Champion CEO Carmen Policy describes Winning with Class, with Host Dan Hesse
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Carmen Policy, former President and CEO of the Cleveland Browns. But Policy is best kn...
445. Former Stanford Health CIO Ed Kopetsky mentors families impacted by drug addiction— His “why” inspires
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Ed Kopetsky, retired and award-winning Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Stanford H...
444. How NOT to Get a Job: Dana Gower on Avoiding Time-Wasting Traps and Using AI to Land Your Next Role
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Dana Gower, Vice President of Talent and Client Services at CareerPro, and co-author ...
443. Learn from a Master of Crisis Leadership, U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Thad Allen (Ret.)
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
442. The Real Secret Sauce of Leadership: Authenticity Over Appearance, with Guest Randy Hain and Host Tom Loarie
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Randy Hain, founder of Serviam Partners, a nationally respected executive coach, and ...
441. Lt. General Robert L. Caslen (Ret.) and Michael D. Matthews, Ph.D., give proof that Character, Caring and Trust are Foundations of Effective Leadership
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse is joined by Lt. General Robert Caslen Jr. (Ret.) and Michael Matthews, Ph.D. to discuss The Ch...
440. Forbes publisher Rich Karlgaard on “Late Bloomers” with Host Tom Loarie
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Forbes Magazine publisher and author Rich Karlgaard on the power of “late bloomers....
439. The Lamar Hunt Story – Character in Action, with Award-winning Journalist and Author Michael MacCambridge
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Michael MacCambridge, the award-winning journalist and author featured on the acclaim...
438. Is the way we’re thinking holding us back? Dr. Gerald Nosich mentors us in the power of true critical thinking and in what holds us back
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Gerald Nosich, PhD, who is among the most distinguished experts in critical thinking ...
437. Ursula Burns on Blazing a Trail to the Top of Xerox, with Host Dan Hesse
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Ursula Burns, Chairwoman of Teneo and founding partner of private equity company Integ...
436. Meet Mai Nguyen, the unlikely CEO now on a path to change the lives of millions with memory disorders: A Real-world journey in Courage, Heart and Grit
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Mai Nguyen, PhD, the remarkable 36-year-old neuroscientist who is the co-founder and ...
435. How AI-Powered Robots will Change Work and Play with Guest Kate Darling and Host Dan Hesse on The Mentors Radio
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Kate Darling, PhD, an expert on robots and their impact on humans. Just as animals hav...
434. Influence, Listening and the Power of Presence with Guest Norman Hall, the last of the Fuller Brush salesmen
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Norman Hall, an actor and the last of the Fuller Brush salesmen in America. If you’...
433. How China Captured Apple, with Patrick McGee and Host Dan Hesse
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Patrick McGee, author of the best-selling book Apple in China, who tells a riveting st...
432. Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young talks “feeling” music and his love for cars, guitars and dogs, with Host Dan Hesse
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 infl...
431. How to Build Success to Last, with Guest Mark C. Thompson and Host Tom Loarie
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Mark C. Thompson, the Founding CEO and Chairman of The Executive Alliance. For more t...
430. Award-winning physician Dr. Paul Christo Reveals Innovative Therapies that Conquer Chronic Pain, with Host Dan Hesse
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Paul Christo, author and award-winning physician renown for his cutting-edge work ...
429. How to Become the Manager you Want to be – and that Others Need, with Guest Sabina Nawaz and Host Tom Loarie
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ste...
428. Award-winning Journalist Cecilia Kang talks with Host Dan Hesse about enormous implications of Meta antitrust trial for the Tech industry and more
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse talks with Cecilia Kang, an award-winning journalist and author who discusses the enormous implic...
427. Ashley Goodall on Why You’re Struggling – and Why it is Not Your Fault, with Host Tom Loarie
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Ashley Goodall, outstanding leadership expert, former Fortune 50 executive, former Se...
426. General Stanley McChrystal explains why WHO we become means more than WHAT we become, with Host Dan Hesse
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Internatio...
425. Ram Charan on How to Lead in Chaos, Think Critically, and Outsmart China’s Economic War, with Host Tom Loarie
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with global strategist Ram Charan who returns with a powerful message for leade...
424. From Lawyer to Internationally Acclaimed Wine Critic, Robert Parker talks about changing careers to pursue his passion
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 histor...
423. London-based Justin Stebbing, M.D., and his Journey of Discovery Finding Improved Therapies for Cancer
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, host Tom Loarie talks with Justin Stebbing, M.D., a London-based, world-renown scientist, cancer researcher, med...
422. From Pregnant Runaway at 14 to D.C. Police Chief at 39, Cathy Lanier’s Remarkable Story of Resilience
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
421. Keep Holding On: Host Tom Loarie talks with American Electric Blues Saxophonist Terry Hanck
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
420. Racing Champion Danica Patrick on How Mind, Body and Food lead to Health and Happiness
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with motorsport legend Danica Patrick who discusses her remarkable career racing against th...
418. From Rural Ireland to Founding a University—Guest Dr. Derry Connolly’s inspiring Journey of Vision, Faith and Grit
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Dr. Derry Connolly, a visionary entrepreneur, engineer, educator, and the founding pr...
417. A Sharecropper’s Grandson’s Journey to Become America’s Youngest College President
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Chris Howard, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Arizona Stat...
416. David P. Wallace on How to Sell Yourself, Sell Your Ideas, Sell Anything—Secrets from the Pros, with Host Tom Loarie
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 professiona...
415. Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis talks Mentoring, Giving a “Hand Up” and Fulfilling a Promise to Mom
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
414. The Insidious Trap of Self-Deception and How to Break Free, with Guest Mitch Warner
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
413. Vice President Dan Quayle, Chairman of Cerberus Global Investments, on the Impact of Global Conflicts on American Daily Life, with Host Dan Hesse
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with former U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle, Chairman of Cerberus Global Investments and ...
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 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
411. Cyclist Greg LeMond shares how hard work transformed his psyche from despair to joy
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 com...
410. Neil Hoyne, Google’s Chief Measurement Strategist, talks with Host Tom Loarie about how AI’s revolutionary impact in how we work and connect, the most valuable tools in the AI space, and what’s next
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks again with Neil Hoyne, Google’s Chief Measurement Strategist and a globally acclaimed...
409. Rudy Ruettiger joins Dan Hesse to discuss Combining Perseverance with Patience
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-a...
408. Hans-Werner Kaas of The Bower Forum Shares How to Turn Leadership Struggles into Transformative Success
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
407. Former Purdue President Mitch Daniels joins Dan Hesse to Discuss Teaching Responsibility and Remaining in Touch with Those Less Fortunate
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Offi...
406. A Life Transformed: Recovering from alcoholism, the reality of A.A. and finding real happiness!
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Fascin...
405. Doug and Chase Averill share Cowboy Wisdom on Business, Family and Life from Montana’s Iconic Flathead Lake Lodge
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 business...
404. Neil Young joins Dan Hesse to discuss “feeling” music and his love for cars, guitars and dogs
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 infl...
403. Trailblazing Physicist Dr. Tammy Ma talks with Host Tom Loarie about science, STEM and the future
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 En...
402. Tech Pioneer Mark Andreessen talks with Host Dan Hesse about AI and what it means for your business
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, THE MENTORS RADIO host Dan Hesse talks with Marc Andreessen, the outspoken technology visionary who believes that Artificial Int...