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# Adam Mendler

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## Posts
- [Thirty Minute Mentors Podcast Transcript: Senator John Breaux](https://www.adammendler.com/john-breaux/): Transcript of the Thirty Minute Mentors podcast interview with Senator John Breaux
- [Asynchronous Communication: How Leaders Keep Work Moving](https://www.adammendler.com/asynchronous-communication/): You can get so used to answering your team’s questions that you stop asking why so much work needs your answer. Asynchronous communication means people exchange information without needing to be available at the same time. An employee can send a request, comment on a proposal, or record an update for colleagues to review and answer later. For leaders, making that arrangement work involves deciding what employees need from one another and which decisions still require their approval.
- [Interview with Chano Fernández, Co-CEO of Klaviyo](https://www.adammendler.com/chano-fernandez/): My conversation with Chano Fernández, co-CEO of Klaviyo
- [Leadership Credibility: How to Earn Trust Early](https://www.adammendler.com/leadership-credibility/): Early in your career, colleagues are still learning what they can rely on you for. They may enjoy working with you and think you’re capable, while still wanting to check your work before making commitments of their own. They need to see how you handle an assignment, what you do when you’re unsure, and whether you tell them when something isn’t going to plan. Those everyday interactions give you opportunities to build leadership credibility before you have a long track record.
- [Interview with Rohit Arora, CEO of Biz2Credit and Biz2X](https://www.adammendler.com/rohit-arora/): My conversation with Rohit Arora, co-founder and CEO of Biz2Credit and Biz2X
- [Managing Former Peers: How Leaders Can Prepare New Managers](https://www.adammendler.com/managing-former-peers/): When you start managing former peers, people remember how you acted before the promotion. You may have complained about the same deadlines or let things slide that you’re now expected to address. Asking colleagues to change can be awkward when they remember you doing the same thing. New managers need help working through that history, especially when they’re still figuring out what they should do differently themselves.
- [AI Productivity: How Leaders Turn Time Savings Into Results](https://www.adammendler.com/ai-productivity/): When employees can produce work faster than their managers can review it, the next productivity problem sits higher on the organizational chart. AI productivity gains can expose that problem, along with unclear priorities and decisions that require more permission than they should. Employees may have better tools while remaining dependent on the same people to approve their work. Increasing their output gives those people more to review without giving them more time to review it. Leaders then have to confront a question that buying the technology didn't answer: what are they prepared to change about how they manage?
- [Interview with Nigel Vaz, CEO of Publicis Sapient](https://www.adammendler.com/nigel-vaz/): My conversation with Nigel Vaz, CEO of Publicis Sapient
- [Interview with Sylvia Kang, Co-Founder and CEO of Mira](https://www.adammendler.com/sylvia-kang/): My conversation with Sylvia Kang, co-founder and CEO of Mira
- [Thirty Minute Mentors Podcast Transcript: Guardian CEO Andrew McMahon](https://www.adammendler.com/andrew-mcmahon/): Transcript of the Thirty Minute Mentors podcast interview with Guardian CEO Andrew McMahon
- [Workplace Trends Leaders Need to Watch](https://www.adammendler.com/workplace-trends-leaders-need-to-watch/): Workplace trends influence how organizations hire, develop people, use technology, structure jobs, and compete. The challenge is determining which changes deserve sustained attention and which are generating more discussion than impact.
- [Interview with Pras Velagapudi, CTO of Agility](https://www.adammendler.com/pras-velagapudi/): My conversation with Pras Velagapudi, CTO of Agility
- [Interview with IE Business School’s Luis R. Baptista](https://www.adammendler.com/luis-r-baptista/): My conversation with
- [Interview with NTT DATA, Inc. North America CEO Sudhir Chaturvedi](https://www.adammendler.com/sudhir-chaturvedi/): My conversation with Sudhir Chaturvedi, Chief Growth Officer and CEO, North America of NTT DATA, Inc.
- [AI in the Workplace: How Work Is Changing](https://www.adammendler.com/ai-in-the-workplace/): Artificial intelligence is changing how work gets done. Business leaders share how AI is reshaping productivity, jobs, skills, management, and workforce design.
- [How to Motivate Employees: A Leader’s Guide](https://www.adammendler.com/how-to-motivate-employees/): Employees are motivated by different things. Understanding what matters to each person helps you assign work, provide support, and recognize contributions in ways that encourage them to do their best work. Clear expectations, meaningful responsibilities, and fair treatment all contribute to an environment where people can succeed.
- [Thirty Minute Mentors Podcast Transcript: Grammy Award Winner Carly Pearce](https://www.adammendler.com/carly-pearce/): Transcript of the Thirty Minute Mentors podcast interview with Grammy Award winner Carly Pearce
- [What Mr. Belding Taught Us About Compassionate Leadership](https://www.adammendler.com/mr-belding-compassionate-leadership/): Mr. Belding was in his students’ corner even when he wasn’t on their side. His example offers practical lessons on caring about people while holding them accountable.
- [Interview with Former NHL Player Ryan Vesce](https://www.adammendler.com/ryan-vesce/): My conversation with former NHL Player Ryan Vesce, co-founder and CEO of Matterhorn Fit
- [Interview with Ken Goodrich, Chairman and Former CEO of Goettl](https://www.adammendler.com/ken-goodrich/): My conversation with Ken Goodrich, chairman and former CEO of Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing
- [Interview with Musician and Entrepreneur Gabe Saporta](https://www.adammendler.com/gabe-saporta/): My conversation with musician and entrepreneur Gabe Saporta
- [Sales Kickoff Themes for 2027: 8 Ideas and How to Choose the Right One](https://www.adammendler.com/sales-kickoff-themes/): Too many sales kickoff themes are picked in the last hour of a planning meeting and forgotten by the second week of February. A word that sounds like momentum goes on the banner and the hoodie, and the team leaves the ballroom no clearer about what the year asks of them. That wastes the one morning all year when the whole sales organization is together and paying attention. A sales kickoff theme is a leadership decision before it's a design decision. The best ones name the single thing the team has to do differently, fit the situation the team is in, and are built to outlast the event. This guide covers eight sales kickoff themes worth using in 2027, grouped by the situation your team is in, plus how to choose the one that fits and the speaker who can carry it into a sales conference.
- [Interview with Laurent Vernhes, Co-Founder of Tablet Hotels](https://www.adammendler.com/laurent-vernhes/): My conversation with Laurent Vernhes, co-founder of Tablet Hotels and founder of mva.wine
- [How Leaders Can Build Stronger Professional Relationships](https://www.adammendler.com/professional-relationships/): Strong professional relationships give leaders access to something they can't create through authority alone: people who are willing to share information, make introductions, challenge assumptions, and help solve problems when they have no obligation to do so. For a CEO or founder, that can affect decisions involving customers, talent, partnerships, investors, and new markets. The leaders who build stronger professional relationships aren't necessarily the ones who attend the most events or accumulate the most contacts. They're the ones people trust enough to call when there is something important to discuss. That trust is usually established well before either side knows exactly how the relationship will become useful.
- [Thirty Minute Mentors Podcast Transcript: Former Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren](https://www.adammendler.com/terry-lundgren/): Transcript of the Thirty Minute Mentors podcast interview with Former Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren
- [Interview with Bruce Lowthers, CEO of Paysafe](https://www.adammendler.com/bruce-lowthers/): My conversation with Bruce Lowthers, CEO of Paysafe
- [Interview with Joe Sardano, CEO of Sensus Healthcare](https://www.adammendler.com/joe-sardano/): My conversation with Joe Sardano, CEO of Sensus Healthcare
- [Best Keynote Speakers for Conferences in 2026](https://www.adammendler.com/keynote-speakers-for-conferences/): A conference keynote is one of the largest and most visible line items on an event program, and it's also one of the easiest to get wrong. Organizers often book the biggest name they can afford, then watch a polished talk land flat because it was built for a different room. Choosing a keynote speaker for a conference comes down to fit more than star power. The right choice depends on your conference type, the slot the speaker fills, and the outcome you need the audience to walk out with. I've spent years on conference stages and, through my podcast, in conversation with the leaders who headline them. A speaker’s fit with the audience and agenda usually matters more than name recognition. If you want a wider view of leadership keynote speakers specifically, I've covered those separately. This guide is for conference organizers weighing the whole agenda.
- [Top Resilience and Mental Toughness Speakers for 2026](https://www.adammendler.com/resilience-keynote-speakers/): Popular resilience keynote speakers are often booked six to twelve months ahead, and the most in-demand dates, such as January kickoffs and fall conference season, fill first. Booking early also leaves time to customize the talk to your audience.
- [Interview with Brad Woodgate, Founder and CEO of Joyburst](https://www.adammendler.com/brad-woodgate/): My conversation with Brad Woodgate, founder and CEO of Joyburst
- [Decision-Making for Leaders: How to Make Better Calls](https://www.adammendler.com/decision-making-for-leaders/): Decision-making for leaders becomes more complicated when the consequences of a choice extend across employees, customers, investors, and the broader business. A CEO considering an acquisition, a new market, or a major product investment rarely has all the information needed to eliminate uncertainty. The financial projections may be attractive, but the company still has to consider the resources it will redirect, the risks it will assume, and the opportunities it may have to give up. Even experienced executives can spend weeks analyzing a proposal without resolving the question that ultimately determines whether the investment makes sense. Decision-making for leaders improves when executives identify what matters, test the assumptions behind the available options, and understand the consequences of committing to one course of action.
- [How to Drive AI Adoption in the Workplace](https://www.adammendler.com/ai-adoption-in-the-workplace/): AI adoption in the workplace has become one of the most important leadership challenges organizations face. Many organizations have given employees access to AI tools. Access alone doesn't drive AI adoption in the workplace. Employees still need to understand how to use the tools, when to trust them, and where they can create meaningful value.
- [Thirty Minute Mentors Celebrates 350th Episode With General CQ Brown, Jr.](https://www.adammendler.com/episode-350/): LOS ANGELES, Calif., September 22, 2026 — “Thirty Minute Mentors,” the business and leadership podcast hosted by nationally recognized leadership expert Adam Mendler, is celebrating its 350th episode with a conversation featuring retired four-star General CQ Brown, Jr., former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- [Thirty Minute Mentors Podcast Transcript: General CQ Brown, Jr.](https://www.adammendler.com/cq-brown/): Transcript of the Thirty Minute Mentors podcast interview with General CQ Brown, Jr.
- [Interview with Anthony Shaw, Global CEO of North Highland](https://www.adammendler.com/anthony-shaw/): My conversation with Anthony Shaw, Global CEO of North Highland
- [Interview with Albert Roy, CEO of the Lupus Research Alliance](https://www.adammendler.com/albert-roy/): My conversation with Albert Roy, CEO of the Lupus Research Alliance
- [Top Virtual Keynote Speakers for 2026](https://www.adammendler.com/virtual-keynote-speakers/): Most lists of virtual keynote speakers focus on who is famous. But being a great speaker onstage doesn't always mean someone will be great on a screen. I've delivered keynotes both in person and virtually, and they're very different experiences. In person, you can feel the energy of the audience and adjust as you go. Virtually, you get far less feedback and face far more competition for people's attention. A strong virtual speaker knows how to keep people engaged without relying on the energy of the room.
- [Interview with Farid Vij, Co-Founder and CEO of Citizen Health](https://www.adammendler.com/farid-vij/): My conversation with Farid Vij, Co-Founder and CEO of Citizen Health
- [Interview with Rick Blackshaw, Co-Founder of STOKE Shoes](https://www.adammendler.com/rick-blackshaw/): My conversation with Rick Blackshaw, co-founder of STOKE Shoes
- [Interview with Carly Kremer, Founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals](https://www.adammendler.com/carly-kremer/): My conversation with Carly Kremer, founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals
- [Thirty Minute Mentors Podcast Transcript: California Pizza Kitchen Co-Founder Rick Rosenfield](https://www.adammendler.com/rick-rosenfield/): Transcript of the Thirty Minute Mentors podcast interview with California Pizza Kitchen Co-Founder Rick Rosenfield
- [How to Build a Learning Culture at Work](https://www.adammendler.com/learning-culture/): The best companies keep getting better because their people keep getting better. A strong learning culture helps leaders build the skills the business will need next.
- [Interview with Mark Abbott, Founder and CEO of Ninety](https://www.adammendler.com/mark-abbott/): My conversation with Mark Abbott, founder and CEO of Ninety
- [How to Build an AI-Ready Workforce](https://www.adammendler.com/how-to-build-an-ai-ready-workforce/): Building an AI-ready workforce is one of the biggest challenges leaders face as AI moves into everyday work. AI is no longer separate from the work employees do every day. It’s starting to shape how people write, analyze information, serve customers, make decisions, manage time, and solve problems. That puts leaders in a difficult position: they need to help people move faster without creating confusion, fear, or dependence on tools people don’t fully understand.
- [Interview with Greg Brown, CEO of Illumia](https://www.adammendler.com/greg-brown/): My conversation with Greg Brown, CEO of Illumia and former CEO of Udemy
- [Thirty Minute Mentors Podcast Transcript: Waymo Founder Sebastian Thrun](https://www.adammendler.com/sebastian-thrun/): Transcript of the Thirty Minute Mentors podcast interview with Waymo Founder Sebastian Thrun
- [How to Redesign Work for AI](https://www.adammendler.com/redesign-work-for-ai/): To redesign work for AI, leaders have to look beyond adding new technology to existing jobs and processes. AI changes which tasks can be automated, which decisions can be accelerated, where human judgment creates the most value, and how work should move across an organization.
- [Interview with Lakshman Rathnam, Founder and CEO of Wordly](https://www.adammendler.com/lakshman-rathnam/): My conversation with
- [Interview with Alan Walsh, President of Sentient Jet](https://www.adammendler.com/alan-walsh/): My conversation with Alan Walsh, President of Sentient Jet
- [Interview with Andrew Titus, President of United Franchise Group](https://www.adammendler.com/andrew-titus/): My conversation with Andrew Titus, President of United Franchise Group

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