Thirty Minute Mentors marks 350 episodes with Gen. CQ Brown Jr.

Adam Mendler’s leadership podcast hit its 350th episode with a conversation featuring retired Gen. CQ Brown Jr., former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The milestone underscores the show’s reach among business, military and political leaders and its focus on practical lessons about leadership and performance.

Why it matters: - “Thirty Minute Mentors” has become a platform for leadership advice from high-profile figures across business, sports, politics and the military. - The 350-episode milestone highlights the show’s staying power since its 2020 launch. - The episode with Gen. CQ Brown Jr. adds a top military perspective to the show’s leadership archive.

What happened: - Adam Mendler marked the podcast’s 350th episode with a conversation featuring retired four-star Gen. CQ Brown Jr. - Brown is the former 21st chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation’s highest-ranking military officer. - Episode 350 is available now on all major podcast platforms.

The details: - “Thirty Minute Mentors” launched in 2020 as a business and leadership podcast hosted by Mendler. - Across 350 episodes, Mendler has interviewed Fortune 500 CEOs, founders of well-known companies, elite athletes, military leaders, political leaders and other influential figures. - Brown previously served as chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force. - Brown became the first African American to lead a branch of the United States Armed Forces. - During the episode, Brown discusses leadership, career success, approachability, relatability, crisis management, innovation and building trust. - Mendler has interviewed more than 500 of America’s top leaders over the course of his career. - Mendler says he uses those conversations to identify patterns that drive high-impact leadership and elite performance.

Between the lines: - The anniversary episode reinforces Mendler’s pitch that short-form conversations can deliver practical, repeatable leadership lessons. - Brown’s appearance signals the podcast’s ability to draw senior-level guests with both national security and management experience. - Mendler has built a broader media and teaching business around the themes explored on the podcast.

What’s next: - Mendler said the podcast will continue featuring leading CEOs, founders, athletes, celebrities, political leaders and military leaders. - The show will keep focusing on actionable lessons about leadership, success and personal and professional growth. - Mendler will continue sharing lessons from his interviews through keynote speaking, writing and teaching.