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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 influential and versatile musicians in history. Young could be the most difficult artist to categorize as he plays rock, folk, country, rockabilly, blues, new wave and electronic music, plus he’s been recognized as the Godfather of Grunge. Neil Young has released more than 60 albums, received multiple Grammy Awards, been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame TWICE, and he's influenced and inspired countless artists. Rolling Stone magazine includes Neil on their lists of the greatest guitarists of all time and the greatest artists of all time. He continues to be very active in supporting important causes, and he continues to provide us with both new and previously unreleased music such as the Neil Young Archives, Volume III. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, including Spotify and Apple, just click here! SHOW NOTES: BIO: https://www.biography.com/musicians/neil-young BOOKS: Waging Heavy Peace, by Neil Young To Feel the Music-A Songwriter's Mission to Save High-Quality Audio, by Neil Young and Phil Baker Special Deluxe: A Memoir of Life and Cars, by Neil Young Neil Young-Heart of Gold, by Harvey Kubernik WEBSITE: Neil Young Archives VIDEO CLIPS: Neil Young - Archives Volume III Unboxing Bits of memories, notes, poetry and more... Featuring: Neil Young PHOTOS: Some great photos of Neil Young in action (click here)

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 Energy at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Berkeley, California. Her work is shaping the future of clean energy and science. She’s part of the team driving one of the most exciting breakthroughs in clean energy: inertial confinement fusion. Tammy has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Department of Energy’s Early Career Research Award and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor given by the U.S. government to early-career researchers. Discover her inspiring journey from a childhood love of science to leading breakthroughs in fusion energy—the clean, limitless power of the future. Whether you’re a student dreaming of STEM or curious about the future of energy, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss! Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, including Spotify and Apple, just click here! SHOW NOTES: TAMMY MA, PhD: BIO: BIO: Tammy Ma, PhD WEBSITE: https://st.llnl.gov/research/people/tammy-ma

This week on THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Tim Grunhard, author of View from the Center: My Football Life and the Rebirth of Chiefs Kingdom. Tim was an All-American offensive lineman at Notre Dame and a member of its 1988 National Championship team. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs where he played his entire 11-year NFL career at center, earning All-Pro status, and in 2021 Tim was inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame. Perhaps most impressive, Tim was a member of the All-Madden team, which says something about his toughness and tenacity. He has coached football at the professional, collegiate and high school levels. Tim is a special guest analyst for Sports Radio 810, is past President of the Chiefs Ambassadors organization and well-known for his exemplary community service.  Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, just click here! SHOW NOTES: TIM GRUNHARD: BIO: Bio: Tim Grunhard BOOK: View from the Center: My Football Life and the Rebirth of Chief's Kingdom, by Tim Grunhard with David Smale WEBSITE: https://timgrunhard.com/ OTHER HIGHLIGHTS: Tim Grunhard to be Inducted into Chiefs Hall of Fame - Chiefs' announcement

In today's episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Marilyn Gist, PhD, professor emerita at Seattle University where she served as the Alber's School of Business and Economics' Executive Director of the Center for Leadership formation and best-selling author of a groundbreaking book, The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility. Marilyn's extensive research and real-world insights reveal that true leadership isn't about power or authority; it's about fostering relationships built on mutual respect and dignity. Whether you're a CEO, a manager, or someone aspiring to lead, this conversation will challenge the way you think about leadership and hopefully inspire you to lead with humility and integrity. Discover how humility can transform leadership, inspire teams, and drive remarkable results. This compelling conversation will challenge the way you think about leadership and success, in ANY endeavor you undertake throughout your life. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, just click here! SHOW NOTES: MARILYN GIST, PhD BIO: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B088JRZSW7/about BOOK: The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility: Thriving Organizations and Great Results, by Marilyn Gist, PhD, with Forward by Alan Mulally, former CEO of Ford Motor Company and Boeing Commercial Airplanes WEBSITE: https://www.marilyngist.com/ LINK: Marilyn's terrific "The Gist of it" bi-monthly email: https://thegistofitnews.com/ The Gist of It - Actionable Tips for Leaders and High-Potential Individuals​

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