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Adam Mendler is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, writer, educator, and nationally recognized authority on leadership. Adam is the creator and host of the top-rated business and leadership podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, where he regularly elicits insights from America's top CEOs, founders, athletes, celebrities, and political and military leaders. He has interviewed more than 500 of America’s most successful leaders and has written extensively on business and leadership, having authored more than 70 articles published in major media outlets including Forbes, Inc., and HuffPost. Adam has founded and co-founded numerous businesses across a variety of industries and has extensive experience leading people and teams in business and outside of the workplace.

 

Adam draws upon his unique personal and professional experience, including his time spent interviewing hundreds of America's top leaders, to deliver perspective-shifting insights as a keynote speaker to businesses, universities, and non-profit organizations. Adam also teaches graduate-level courses on leadership at UCLA, serves on the board of UCLA’s Master of Applied Statistics & Data Science program, is an emeritus member of USC’s Board of Governors, and is an advisor to numerous companies and leaders.

 

Adam previously worked for D.E. Shaw & Co., then the largest hedge fund in the world; for Credit Suisse, then a Fortune Global 150 company; for the strategic planning groups at William Morris Endeavor and Universal Pictures; at TWC Sports Management, a leading sports agency; and on a successful presidential primary campaign.

 

Adam graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Southern California, earning a B.S. in Business Administration and a B.A. in Political Science, and earned an M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, where he received the UCLA Anderson Fellowship Award. A Los Angeles native, Adam is a lifelong Angels fan and an avid backgammon player.

Speaking Topics

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

Every leader aspires to reach their potential in order to be as effective as possible in the workplace; to live a happy, successful, and fulfilled life; and to make a positive impact on others. But 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 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?


In this perspective-shifting presentation, attendees will learn:

  • A three-step process to understand and unlock their 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 become your best self 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 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?


In this perspective-shifting presentation, attendees will learn:

  • A three-step process to understand and unlock their 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.

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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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