The Mentors Radio Show

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Chris Lowney, whose extraordinary journey took him from Jesuit seminarian to top executive at JP Morgan, to Chair of CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States. Discover the timeless principles that have shaped the Jesuit order for 450 years and how they continue to inspire 150,000 employees, serving 30 million people today. Tune in to learn how these same values can transform your own life and career! Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, just click here! SHOW NOTES: CHRIS LOWNEY: BIO: https://chrislowney.com/wp/about-2/ BOOKS: Heroic Leadership: Best Practices from a 450-Year-Old Company That Changed the World, by Chris Lowney Heroic Living: Discover Your Purpose and Change the World, by Chris Lowney Make Today Matter: 10 Habits for a Better Life (and World), by Chris Lowney WEBSITE: https://chrislowney.com

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with multi-award-winning writer Jon Gertner about what many believe was the most innovative institution—public or private—in history, Bell Labs. It is the topic of Gertner's first book, The New York Times best-seller, The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation. Bell Labs’ inventions and discoveries are too long to list, but include the vacuum tube, the transistor, the silicon chip, the solar cell, microwave and fiber optic transmission, UNIX, and for you TV fans, even the Big Bang Theory.  A seasoned science and technology feature writer with The New York Times Magazine, Jon's writing and book reviews have also appeared in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times Book Review, and Wired Magazine. Additionally, Jon is the author of The Ice at the End of the World: Greenland’s Buried Past and Earth’s Perilous Future, and he is currently working on a book about NASA’s long-running Voyager Mission, tentatively titled How to Build Something the Lasts Forever. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, click here! SHOW NOTES: JON GERTNER: BIO: BIO: Jon Gertner BOOKS: The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation, by Jon Gertner The Ice at the End of the World: Greenland’s Buried Past and Earth’s Perilous Future, by Jon Gertner X: @jongertner

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Lorie talks with legendary Bill George, the former Chairman and CEO of Medtronic and now a Senior Fellow at Harvard Business School. Widely recognized for his leadership, Bill is the author of several best-selling books, including True North, which has helped countless leaders align their personal values with their professional roles. Bill spent his career mentoring executives and leaders, teaching at Harvard and guiding CEOs to discover their own authentic leadership style. In this episode, Tom and Bill dive into Bill's insights on leading in turbulent times, mentoring the next generation of leaders, and how executives can stay resilient and purposeful in an ever-changing business world. Some of the crucial topics touched on in this episode include: The Hard-Earned Lesson Bill Learned in College That Set Him on the Path to Success The Need for Courage to Navigate an Uncertain Future The Negative Impact of Grade Inflation in Colleges Today Insights from Mentoring Everyone from 21-Year-Olds to Senior Executives The Importance of "Know Thyself" in Personal and Professional Growth Small Company vs Large Company: Career Growth Opportunities Differences in Motivation Between Boomers and Gen Z How to Learn to Be a Leader—Not in an MBA Program Why Mentorship Is a Two-Way Street AI and Its Future in Business In a nutshell, this episode will engage you in a powerful conversation that can impact your own leadership journey—for the better! Listen to our radio podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, click here! SHOW NOTES: BILL GEORGE: BIO: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001ILOB8M/about https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_George_(businessman) BOOKS: True North: Leading Authentically in Today's Workplace, Emerging Leader Edition, by Bill George with Zach Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value, by Bill George Seven Lessons for Leading in Crisis, by Bill George

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with retired Johnson & Johnson Chairman and CEO Alex Gorsky about how the Army prepared him for business leadership, how to develop the skills essential to effectively running a large company, the most exciting developments on the horizon in healthcare, and how capitalism can be a force for good.  Listen to our radio podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, click here! SHOW NOTES: ALEX GORSKY: BIO: Bio: Alex Gorsky https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Gorsky VIDEO: Ideas for Tomorrow, Cleveland Clinic - October 4, 2022 - excellent! Duke University Distinguished Speakers Series: Alex Gorsky, Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson NEWS: Business Roundtable Redefines the Purpose of a Corporation to Promote an Economy that Serves All Americans

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Catherine Harrington, PhD Renown as an innovator in organization psychology, Dr. Catherine Harrington's work has profoundly impacted countless lives and organizations. That said, her own journey is nothing short of extraordinary. After earning her doctorate, Catherine found her true calling in executive search and organizational psychology, helping organizations and individuals thrive together. Host Tom Loarie, in his role as CEO of a venture-funded medical startup at the time, experienced Catherine's work first-hand and saw what a profound difference she made in his company. In a similar way to how a doctor guides a patient to health, she guided the company to organizational health through a combination of clearly understanding the company's objective and purpose, taking the time to literally walk around, engage and listen to individual employees at all levels, and evaluating the results. Again like a doctor, Dr. Harrington then made recommendations that would improve the health of the organization. This happened over time, as she continued to observe, engage, "take the temperature" and evaluate results. Catherine's success in implementing innovative programs that transformed the company culture were so powerful that the company achieved an employee turnover rate of 80% BELOW the Silicon Valley average! In this episode, Tom and Catherine will explore the strategies that drove these remarkable results and how Catherine's approach to communication, culture and individual empowerment can serve as a model for any organization—from small business, family, nonprofit to large corporation. You'll learn insights that can transform YOUR company (or nonprofit or even family) culture for lasting success. Listen to our radio podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, click here! SHOW NOTES: BIO: https://thelongestwarmemoir.com/author/ BOOK: The Longest War: A Psychotherapist's Experience of Divorce, Custody, and Power - by Catherine Harrington, PhD

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Renu Khator, Ph.D., Chancellor of the University of Houston system, as they discuss how teaching Gen Z is different from prior generations, and the unintended consequences that paying college athletes might have on University academic budgets and the future of “Olympic” sports on American college campuses. We'll also discuss the impact AI is having on higher education. In 2008, Renu Khator became the first female chancellor in the state of Texas and the first Indian immigrant to lead a comprehensive research university in the U.S. Under Renu’s leadership, the University of Houston earned Tier One status for research from the Carnegie Foundation, and opened Houston’s first medical school in more than 50 years. It’s more than tripled the number of National Academy members on the faculty, and dramatically improved graduation rates. Dr. Khator has been named to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and has served on numerous boards, including the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the NCAA, the American Council on Education, and the Association of American Colleges and Universities. Additionally, Renu has been an advisor to several Indian prime ministers.  She has been named Houstonian of the year, inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame, received a Houston Business Journal Lifetime Achievement Award and, in 2014, Indian President Mukherjee presented her with the Samman Award, the highest distinction bestowed upon a non-resident Indian.  Born in India, she earned a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in political science from Purdue. Listen to our radio podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, click here! SHOW NOTES: RENU KHATOR: BIO: Renu Khator, Ph.D. WEBSITE: https://www.uh.edu/president/ ARTICLES & VIDEO CLIPS: Coffee with the President - University of Houston (short video interview) Who is Renu Khator? What to know about the longtime UH president and chancellor - Houston Chronicle As Renu Khator starts her Sweet 16 as president, here's a look at how UH has changed - Houston Chronicle State of Education: UH's Renu Khator talks higher education challenges - Houston Business Journal The Value of an American Education - SPAN (spanmag.com) UH President Dr. Renu Khator on her life and vision for university - ABC13 Houston

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Lt. Col. Peter Smith, USAF Ret, a seasoned fighter pilot, about his harrowing, F-16 Fighter crash, the discipline and training that saved his life and the lessons he learned, including what matters most in life -- in anyone's life, in your life. Close your eyes and imagine what it would be like to experience spatial disorientation (you can’t tell up from down) in an F-16 Fighter Jet while locked into a Death Spiral at 6,000 feet, traveling at 1,000 ft per second. Now imagine ejecting from that nightmare--all happening so fast--Imagine hitting the ejection button barely 0.8 SECONDS before it was too late… and surviving. Few live to tell the tale. Former combat fighter pilot, Lt. Col. Peter Smith USAF (ret.) joins The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie to reflect on the OODA Loop Training that contributed to his survival. He also shares lessons he learned on what matters most in career and life. Listen to radio show below or on ANY podcast app. (The podcast posts after each episode airs on Salem Radio in San Francisco with live-streaming anywhere in the world on iHeart Radio and Tune-In). Listen to our radio podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, click here SHOW NOTES: BIO: https://combatstinkythinking.com/about EXCELLENT BOOK: Icarus 2.0, parachute included: A Father’s InCentivE$ for CREATEing our way WEBSITE: CombatStinkyThinking.com  LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petestinkysmith/ “Mondays with Mover” podcast (mostly military audience) provides much more detail on Smith’s F-16 accident… Clips of interview “0.8 Seconds to Live”: https://youtu.be/_AVfypz-Q5k Full Interview (better than clips) “0.8 Seconds to Live”: https://youtu.be/Zi6ziOhTMTg USAF Fighter pilot Lt. Col. Peter S. Smith, USAF

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with David Rubenstein, the Co-Founder of one of the world’s largest and most successful private investment firms, the host of The David Rubenstein Show and other programs on Bloomberg TV and PBS, and the author of How to Lead. They discuss what Rubenstein has learned about leadership from interviewing the world’s greatest leaders.  David Rubenstein is Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s  largest and most successful private investment firms. In addition to hosting The David Rubenstein show and other programs on Bloomberg and PBS, David chairs the boards of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Council on Foreign Relations, the National Gallery of Art, the Economic Club of Washington, and the University of Chicago. David is also a Trustee of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, the Institute for Advanced Study, the National Constitution Center, the Brookings Institution, and the World Economic Forum. He’s a Director of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Rubenstein’s memberships and awards are too lengthy to list. He is especially known for his philanthropy. He’s an original signer of The Giving Pledge, and a leader in the area of Patriotic Philanthropy, having made transformative gifts for the restoration or repair of many of America’s most important monuments, and he’s provided long-term loans to the U.S. government of his rare copies of the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Emancipation Proclamation, the 13th Amendment, the first map of the U.S., and the first book printed in the U.S.  David recently bought the Baltimore Orioles. He is the author of four books and in this episode Dan and David discuss one of these books, namely, How to Lead. Listen to this episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share with friends and colleagues! SHOW NOTES: David Rubenstein: BIO: Bio: David M. Rubenstein BOOKS: How to Lead: Wisdom from the World’s Greatest CEO’s, Founders and Game Changers, by David Rubenstein The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream, by David Rubenstein The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians, by David Rubenstein How to Invest: Masters on the Craft, by David Rubenstein

In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Dan Hesse talks with Joe Montana, one of the greatest football players in history, a four-time Super Bowl champion. As Montana famously put it, "Always be prepared to start," which sums up his approach to life on and off the field. Widely respected by teammates, coaches and colleagues as a phenomenal leader, Montana teaches us how to get the most out of those around us and how to perform under pressure. We’ll also learn how Montana parlayed his team leadership skills into a very successful career as an angel investor and “Unicorn” picker. Without a doubt, Joe Montana personifies excellence and personal integrity, both on and off the field. He is one of the toughest quarterbacks ever to play the game and his trademark was unflappable poise in the clutch, earning the nickname “Joe Cool.” Yet the word most closely associated with Joe is not winner — it’s leader.  After leading Notre Dame to the college football national championship, Joe led the San Francisco 49ers to FOUR Super Bowls titles with Joe earning MVP honors three times. He finished his legendary NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs and he’s a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His post-football life has been just as successful, as a public speaker, advertising pitchman, husband, father, grandfather and “angel” investor. Listen to this episode below or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share with friends and colleagues! SHOW NOTES: JOE MONTANA: BIO: https://thementorsradio.com/bio-joe-montana/ BOOKS: The Winning Spirit: 16 Timeless Principles That Drive Performance Excellence, Joe Montana and Tom Mitchell, PH.D. Audibles: My Life in Football, Joe Montana and Bob Raissman ARTICLES: Joe Montana Finding As Much Success Away From NFL As He Did Playing – Forbes DOCUMENTARY: Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure (Peacock) VIDEO CLIPS: Joe Montana Top 50 Most Magical Plays!– youtube Top 10 Joe Montana Games of all Time – NFL Films – youtube The Most Iconic Pass in Football History – Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure (clip)

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Ram Charan, Fortune Magazine’s “most influential global consultant alive,” whose client list is literally a Who's Who of well-recognized global innovators and business titans. His 30 books have sold more than 4 million copies, in more than a dozen languages. As a world-renowned business consultant, author and speaker, hailed by The Economic Times as the world's most influential business consultant and with a career spanning more than 40 years, Ram continues to provide unparalleled insights and practical solutions globally to top companies, CEOs, and boards, including Toyota, Bank of America and Novartis. Known for his ability to cut through complexity and address core business issues, Ram's real-world advice is not only relevant but also actionable from Day One. In this episode we delve into Ram's vision for businesses navigating today's chaotic landscape, drawing from his extensive experience and unmatched expertise. In this episode you will learn: The importance of the U.S. dollar and its impact on costs down to the local shoe shop.  Why inflation of at least 4% will stick with us. The difference between business leaders in India vs U.S. Why India is on fire economically. What Tik Tok symbolism means to all of us. Why we need to focus on the gifts God gave to us. The importance of learning and curiosity to success in today's world. AI and why we all should take a one week course to learn the fundamentals. The switch from engineering to math. The importance of business savvy and why it is lacking in the U.S. SHOW NOTES: RAM CHARAN: BIO: BIO: Ram Charan BOOKS: Three of Ram Charan's books were Wall Street Journal bestsellers and Execution, co-authored with former Honeywell CEO Larry Bossidy, spent more than 150 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Here is a list of some of Charan's books, you'll find more when you click on any of the books below: Leading Through Inflation: And Recession and Stagflation, by Ram Charan and Geri Willigan Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age, by Ram Charan Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done, by Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan What the CEO Wants You to Know, Expanded and Updated: How Your Company Really Works, by Ram Charan Boards That Lead: When to Take Charge, When to Partner, and When to Stay Out of the Way, by Ram Charan, Dennis Carey, Michael Useem WEBSITE: Ram-Charan.com BLOG: https://ram-charan.com/blog/ LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/ram-charan-s-corporate-advice-6997950667722006528/