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Adam Mendler is a nationally recognized authority on leadership, renowned for his unique ability to deliver perspective-shifting insights shaped by interviewing more than 500 of America’s most successful leaders.

 

As the creator and host of Thirty Minute Mentors, Adam regularly interviews Fortune 500 CEOs, founders of household name companies, Hall of Fame and Olympic gold medal winning athletes, four-star generals, and major political leaders.

 

Adam has authored more than 70 articles published in major media outlets including Forbes, Inc., and HuffPost; has led businesses across a variety of industries; has worked for prominent companies in finance, entertainment, and sports; has created corporate learning content used by executives around the world; and teaches graduate-level courses on leadership at UCLA.

 

While Adam speaks to a diverse range of audiences and customizes each keynote to ensure maximum impact, he enters every talk deeply-focused on the same two goals: that every person in the room walks away with new information that they can apply immediately to enjoy greater success in leading their own lives and leading others and that they are motivated and inspired to act. Adam blends captivating stories, engaging exercises, and perspective-shifting insights and strategies to enable leaders at all levels to lead themselves and others to elevated levels of performance.

Speaking Topics

Superpower To Success: Leading People, Teams, And Yourself In Today’s Landscape

Every leader aspires to lead deeply engaged and highly productive people and teams and to optimize the performance of the people and teams they are entrusted to lead. But how can you most effectively lead and motivate others without understanding the strategies employed by the most successful leaders? After interviewing more than 500 of America’s top leaders - from Fortune 500 CEOs to founders of household name companies to four-star generals and admirals - what was once only understood by a select few has now been codified. The solution lies not in focusing on your skills, but in harnessing your “superpower.” But what is a leadership superpower? And how do you discover and activate it?


ATTENDEES WILL LEARN:

  • A three-step process to understand and unlock your leadership superpower
  • The most misunderstood but integral principles essential to leading in today’s landscape
  • The secret to recruiting, managing, motivating, and keeping the people you need in historically challenging and uncertain market conditions


After this presentation, attendees will be better equipped to lead others - and themselves - to new levels of greatness.

Superpower To Success: How To Unlock Your Leadership Potential

Every leader and emerging leader aspires to reach their potential in order to live a happy, successful, and fulfilled life and to make a positive impact on the lives of others. But how can you reach your potential in your career and as a leader without understanding the process of how to become your best self? And how can you best lead and motivate others without understanding the strategies employed by the most successful leaders? After interviewing more than 500 of America’s top leaders - from Fortune 500 CEOs to founders of household name companies to four-star generals and admirals - what was once only understood by a select few has now been codified. The solution lies not in focusing on your skills, but in harnessing your “superpower.” But what is a leadership superpower? And how do you discover and activate it?


ATTENDEES WILL LEARN:

  • A three-step process to understand and unlock your leadership superpower
  • The most misunderstood but integral principles essential to effective leadership
  • The secret to excelling in not only one vocation, but in multiple roles, jobs, and careers


After this presentation, attendees will have a better understanding of what makes them unique and how they can apply their distinguishing leadership superpower in leading their own lives and in leading others.

Dynamic Conversation: Adam Mendler + Americas Top Leaders

Leadership guru Adam Mendler has gone one-on-one with more than 500 of America's top leaders - Fortune 500 CEOs, founders of household-name companies, four-star generals and admirals, Hall of Fame and Olympic gold medal-winning athletes, U.S. Senators, Governors, and Cabinet members. Bring Adam and one of America's most accomplished leaders to your organization for bespoke in-person and virtual experiences, including exclusive fireside chat-style sessions on topics customized to your event.


Adam opens up his Rolodex, inviting one of his interviewees, including the Founders of Electronic Arts and 24 Hour Fitness, Former CEOs of Deloitte Consulting, IHOP, CEO and Overstock, a Former NASA Administrator, Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps, Heisman Trophy Winner & Football Legend, Former FBI Chief Hostage Negotiator, Formerly Highest Ranking Woman in the Marines, Five-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and a Retired United States Ambassador, among hundreds of others, based on your event theme and focus areas.


The result is a dynamic, interactive session that captures your audience and perspective-shifting takeaways that drive individual and collective transformation.

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Testimonials

“Adam is an engaging, dynamic speaker that fuels positive energy into his audience. His insight on business success, overcoming obstacles, and finding true passion provided us with useful, tangible, inspiring materials to facilitate learning. Adam inspired me to remain committed to my professional goals as he shared his own journey with us. I would love to attend future presentations that Adam has to offer and would highly recommend him to those groups looking to take their members to the next level of performance, enthusiasm, and confidence."

"Although Adam has years of experience in the business world, he is so humble and down to earth when he speaks. Adam is extremely approachable, and it feels as if he is speaking to close friends when he presents. He personally connects with each member of the audience, and he knows how to really listen, validate, and include everyone's input. Adam willingly shares his advice and is happy to help others succeed. He is not afraid to talk about the difficulties he had to face, personal and professional, proving that failure is a part of success. Adam is extremely relatable, and because of this, he is able to foster a unique sense of trust and understanding with his audience when he speaks."

“Adam was extremely easy to contact, book, and work with. His flexibility, adaptability, and passion for just wanting to inspire people made working with him not only impactful, but enjoyable. Adam went above and beyond any national speaker I've ever worked with when it came to consistent communication, working with our budget and policies, and willingness to make our event the best it could be. I whole-heartedly recommend Adam for your next speaking event.”

  • What is your favorite quote? "Being a professional is doing the things you love to do on the days you don't feel like doing them." Julius Erving / David Halberstam
  • Are there any moments that stand out as having a significant impact on your career? There were several key moments and inflection points, including the pivot from my traditional career path to becoming an entrepreneur.
  • Outside of your profession do you have any hobbies/interests? Sports (especially Angels baseball), fitness, classic movies and TV shows, backgammon, being an uncle
  • Who do you look up to as a mentor and why? I have benefited from mentorship in a variety of forms throughout my life. My deep conviction in the power of mentorship helped inspire Thirty Minute Mentors.
  • Is there anything else we should know about you? I am deeply passionate about what I do and aspire to positively impact as many people as possible. I hope to have the opportunity to work together.
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