Andrew Cherng, aka Uncle Andrew, is a long-time friend of my family. My mom introduced me to Andrew when I was raising money for my dotcom snacki, in the late 90s. He had wonderfully rich insights then and now, with 2400 Panda Express locations around the world, he shares those and more with us!
Whitney Gomez is an exceptional leader in the world of finance. Her long tenures at Morgan Stanley and PAAMCO demonstrate her acumen for marketing and leading teams. Whitney’s direct and honest approach make her stand out. I love her east coast, no nonsense approach and I’ve learned much from the way she managed through extraordinarily challenging times as Board Chair at a private school in Newport Beach.
I met Deanna playing beach volleyball at the Malibu pier when we were 19. Despite our very different backgrounds, we became fast friends and spent much time after work playing volleyball. Through the years, Deanna continues to impress me with her creative approach to technical enterprise sales, her ability to close deals no one considers possible, all while maintaining strong relationships and building camaraderie on her teams. She works hard and plays hard and I’ve learned so much from her.
Meesh Pierce is a former executive who’s worked with fantastic leaders throughout her career in tech, entertainment, and corporate and non-profit boards. MENTOR dna brings these leaders into the spotlight to share their stories. Consider MENTOR dna your VIP coaching session with hard-to-reach executives across a variety of industries.
Following is an extensive list of recommended leadership books from my podcast guests.
Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In.
The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement
Stocks for the Long Run: The Definitive Guide to Financial Market Returns & Long-Term Investment Strategies
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
How to Win Friends and Influence People: self-help book written by Dale Carnegie. Over 30 million copies of this book have been worldwide.
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz
Think and Grow Rich: The Complete Original Edition Plus Bonus Material
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
The New One Minute Manager offers a way for you to succeed sooner with less stress in changing times—both at work and at home.
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't
